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The ongoing neglect of women's health at work is costing UK plc to the tune of £20.2bn a year. This is according to a report from Axa Health in partnership with the...

Now Health International (NHI) has agreed a partnership with Cavendish Health Group, to provide its high-net-worth customers with international private medical insurance (IPMI).  Cavendish Health Group, originally founded as Cavendish Health Concierge,...

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has launched an influencer campaign to address the insurance industry’s talent gap, and common misconceptions around insurance careers.  The move, led by the CII’s New Generation group,...

Worries about the cost of living and health and medical problems rank among the leading contributors to Britons enduring a bad night's sleep, according to research from Aviva. The research conducted among...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided against expanding the eligibility threshold for the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) beyond businesses with a turnover of £6.5m. The move follows the regulator's assessment exploring...

Any changes to tax incentives for occupational health need to centre around the return to work and what works best for the end customer. This is according to Swiss Re who spoke...

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has appointed Shayne Halfpenny-Ray as head of policy and public affairs. Halfpenny-Ray (pictured) joins from Phoenix Group where he was social affairs manager from 14 November...

Foresters Friendly Society has joined group risk industry body Grid. Foresters specialises in insuring police federations, working closely with insurance brokers and clients to provide life insurance, critical illness, and personal accident...

April International has launched a direct billing payment solution in the form of its Easy Claim Card. The card enables globally-mobile policyholders to pay medical expenses, wherever they might be, without incurring...

The number of of people joining the ranks of economically inactive due to long-term sickness since the start of the pandemic is now nearing 500,000. Data from the Office for National Statistics...