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Government commits to £30m fund to speed up adoption of tech in NHS
Government is committing to a new £30m fund to speed up the adoption of technology in the NHS which could include new tools to detect cancer sooner. But the Society of Radiographers...
Read moreProtection increasingly important but affordability the key barrier to uptake – Scottish Widows exclusive data
Four in 10 people in the UK believe protection insurance has grown in importance since the pandemic but almost a third have not taken out cover as they cannot afford to pay...
Read moreAIA Hong Kong targets HNW individuals with wellness initiatives
With the issue of suboptimal health high growing, particularly among high net worth (HNW) individuals, AIA Hong Kong & Macau has launched two initiatives to promote greater wellness among its clientele. The...
Read moreProtecting mortgage holders: brokers must not underestimate value of IP – Woods
As the Bank of England has raised interest rates in response to stubbornly high inflation, many families face the prospect of soaring monthly mortgage repayments. Against this backdrop, it’s now more essential...
Read moreThe Exeter appoints commercial director from KPMG
The Exeter has appointed Michael Payne as commercial director. Payne (pictured) joins from KPMG, where he was a director in its insurance consulting practice. He was previously customer and innovation COO and...
Read moreApril International targets doubling of IPMI business, boasts £1.3bn M&A pot and UK platform upgrades – exclusive
April International is looking to double its international private medical insurance (IPMI) business in the next four years and expects to be active in acquiring other providers as well. The provider is...
Read moreLeaving intended beneficiary no right to claim ‘like selling a car without a steering wheel’
Leaving the intended beneficiary of a life insurance policy no right to claim is like selling a car without a steering wheel. This is according Ruth Gilbert, partner at Insuring Change, (pictured...
Read moreAston Lark and A-Plan rebrand to Howden
Aston Lark and A-Plan, which were previously taken over by Howden, have today both rebranded to the Howden name. Aston Lark was acquired by Howden, the international insurance broking group, in 2022,...
Read moreHealix appoints Teladoc to takeover remote GP service from HealthHero
Healix Health has appointed Teladoc Health to takeover its remote GP service from HealthHero. Health & Protection understands HealthHero is no longer operating the service which was previously known as TrustDoc24. Health...
Read moreFCA terminal illness review criticises slow claims, poor communication, end of term exclusions, use of CMOs and 12-month prognosis
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised serious concerns about several elements of how insurers are addressing terminal illness benefits attached to life insurance policies. The regulator strongly criticised insurers for the...
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