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Pacific Life Re appoints head of South Korea
Life and health reinsurer Pacific Life Re has appointed Yoke Yin Lee to oversee operations and growth as head of its South Korea business. Yoke Yin joined Pacific Life Re in 2008...
Read moreHealix sees 200% surge in demand for GP appointments
Healthcare trust provider Healix has seen a 200% increase in the number of GP appointments that workers have taken up via their company since 2021, as NHS waiting lists continue to rise....
Read moreABI renews call for PMI tax breaks as number insured hits 5.8 million
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has renewed its call for a cut in Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) on health insurance as the number of people covered by health insurance hits 5.8...
Read moreIndependent sector diagnostics investment saves NHS estimated £110m – Barclay
The independent sector's investment in community diagnostics centres (CDCs) has saved the NHS's capital budget an estimated £110m. This is according to health secretary Steve Barclay (pictured), who told the Independent Healthcare...
Read moreConsumer Duty increasing protection conversations for mortgage advisers – AMI
Two in five (40%) mortgage advisers have seen an increase in protection conversations with customers as a result of the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA's) Consumer Duty, according to findings from the Association...
Read moreTwo in 10 firms plan to offer PMI in 2024 as NHS waits soar – IHPN
Two in 10 businesses are planning to offer private medical insurance (PMI) for their employees in 2024, according to polling conducted on behalf of the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN). The survey...
Read moreInternational Introducing… Amber Musson-Thorp, Lifecare International
Amber Musson-Thorp, group commercial director for Lifecare International based in Qatar, speaks to Health & Protection about how she fell into the industry, the role her dad played, her love of the...
Read moreMost Brits see family dentist more often than GP
Six in 10 Brits claim they see their dentist more consistently than their GP, according to research from Denplan. The findings from the dental plan specialist, which is part of Simplyhealth, come...
Read moreAdvisers geared up for growth despite myriad challenges – analysis
Advisers are gearing up for growth this year. Engage is on track to "smash" new business targets, while London & Country has just seen its biggest recruitment intake. But executing growth plans...
Read moreNHS dental complaints soar by two thirds
NHS dental complaints have soared by two thirds, with access, treatment, and fees ranking highly among main concerns, according to England’s Health Ombudsman. The number of complaints to the Parliamentary and Health...
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