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Meeting the challenge of longer purchasing times and GP report delays amid a shortage of underwriters – analysis
There is no doubt that protection underwriting processes remain under strain since the pandemic and this can have a knock-on effect breaking trust between advisers and clients. Long waits for GP reports...
Read moreProtection purchases show steep decline as cost of living crisis hits – LV=
There has been a 50% decrease in the number of people buying new protection cover, according to research from LV=. Findings from the Wealth and Wellbeing Research Programme, a survey of 4,000...
Read moreThe curious case of people with too much income protection – IPTF
With fewer than one in five people having income protection (IP) insurance it may seem peculiar to read about the risk of people having too much IP. It is important to talk...
Read moreGallagher wraps up $904m Cadence Insurance acquisition
Cadence Bank has completed the sale of its insurance operations to Arthur J Gallagher for $904m. Cadence said the deal strategically positions the business "for long-term growth and success, allowing it to...
Read moreCI customers most likely to prize provider reputation over price – research
People buying critical illness (CI) insurance are the most likely to prize provider reputation over price when deciding on taking out cover, according to research from Royal London and Lang Cat. CI...
Read moreMovember: ‘Men may not realise what they’re feeling is not how it has to be’
There is no doubt that mental health issues are prevalent in today’s society and although they can, and do, affect all genders, it’s men that often struggle in silence. In fact, men...
Read moreMovember: ‘Having PMI and IP meant I got PTSD support very quickly’ – LV=’s Davison
As men's health awareness month draws to an end, LV= head of distribution quality Adam Davison, speaks to Health & Protection about his experience since being diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder,...
Read moreGuardian adds emotional wellbeing and aches and pains support to Anytime service
Guardian is expanding its Anytime service including emotional wellbeing and aches and pains support for existing and new policyholders across all cover types from 1 December. Delivered in partnership with HealthHero, the...
Read moreMovember: ‘With my prostate cancer symptoms I knew enough to not mess around’ – Reed
As men's health awareness month Movember comes to a close, Equipsme founder and managing director Matthew Reed speaks to Health & Protection about being tested for prostate cancer, securing an appointment quickly...
Read moreCigna appoints former Bupa Arabia chief commercial officer to lead Saudi
Cigna Healthcare, International Health has appointed Hisham Radwan as chief executive officer of Cigna Insurance Saudi Arabia. The move follows the firm's opening of its office in Riyadh after receiving authorisation from...
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