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A communications "farce" with the forerunner to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ranks among the most stressful experiences protection expert Alan Lakey has faced while working in the sector. To mark Stress...

PIB Employee Benefits has acquired benefits technology company YouatWork.  PIB said the deal forms part of its growth strategy, particularly in the area of developing and "delivering innovative benefits solutions" and its...

Dan Holmes has started a new position as a consultant for expatriate benefit solutions at WTW.  Holmes started his new role this month, and was previously a senior business development manager at...

The British Medical Association's (BMA) consultants committee has accepted the government's offer on pay for consultants in England.   The offer includes reform to the pay review body, the Review Body on...

New Zealand based Southern Cross Health Insurance has announced the appointment of Andrea Brunner as chief operating officer (COO).  Brunner, a qualified lawyer, has a track record of more than 20 years...

Last autumn the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) raised serious concerns about how insurers are addressing terminal illness benefits attached to life insurance policies. Almost six months on from the regulator's review, Health...

DNA Financial Solutions has appointed Hugh Spillane as CEO. The mortgage, private medical insurance (PMI) and protection insurance adviser stated on its LinkedIn account that Spillane is stepping up to CEO following...

Evric Davis, protection expert at London & Country, speaks to Health & Protection about building a career in protection after being expelled from school, being given a chance with an apprenticeship, why...

A packed schedule of senior leaders, respected industry experts and a TV star is set for Health & Protection's inaugural Protection Forum and you can register now to be part of this...

Aon has successfully completed the transaction to acquire Global Insurance Brokers (GIB) extending its presence in India. The acquisition aims to strengthen Aon’s existing broking and advisory capabilities across the commercial risk,...