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Young adults more positive about protection but trust gap remains – AMI
A third of consumers do not believe that insurers will pay their protection claim despite claims paid stats being published, according to the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI). The disconnect is happening...
Read more‘Shameful inequalities’ in NHS waiting lists persist – The King’s Fund
Despite Conservative government promises, progress on tackling 'shameful inequalities' in NHS waiting lists has been slow, according to The King's Fund. "People from more deprived areas are more likely to have long...
Read moreAssured Futures renamed Howden Life and Health
Specialist health and life insurance intermediary Assured Futures has been renamed Howden Life and Health. Founded in 1995 and acquired by Howden in 2020, Assured Futures specialises in private medical insurance (PMI),...
Read moreConsolidation and greater ESG focus for Hong Kong IPMI providers – Pacific Prime
There is likely to be consolidation of insurers in the Hong Kong international private medical insurance (IPMI) market, according to Pacific Prime. And to stay competitive, traditional insurers need to evolve by...
Read moreWellbeing levels in UK lower than pre-Covid – ONS
Rates of personal wellbeing in the UK are lower than pre-pandemic levels for the year up to March 2023, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS). At the start of the...
Read moreKing’s Speech includes NHS workforce plan, waiting lists and welfare reform
The Conservative government has pledged to implement a long-term NHS workforce plan and to cut NHS waiting lists, as part of the King’s Speech. It also confirmed proposals to reform welfare would...
Read moreBupa launches at-home genetic bladder cancer test
Bupa is making a pioneering genetic test for bladder cancer available for the first time in the UK. It said the Informed Genomics genetic test speeds up detection and reduces uncomfortable hospital...
Read moreThe Exeter introduces unlimited virtual GP appointments to HealthWise
The Exeter is introducing unlimited remote GP appointments to its HealthWise service as part of a range of additions to the member benefits app, available through protection and health insurance. The other...
Read moreWatch the highlights of the UK Health & Protection Awards 2023
The winners of the UK Health & Protection Awards 2023 were revealed at a glittering ceremony at the London Hilton Park Lane. Watch the video highlights below of the night, including celebrity...
Read moreCover My Bubble hires pair to meet 35% customer growth
A 35% increase in the number of individuals covered on last year has led Cover My Bubble to take on two new recruits within its customer services team. Owner Emma Astley (pictured)...
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