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Whistleblowers have criticised the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for how it handles the whistleblowing process feeling their concerns were "brushed aside", there was a "failure to investigate properly and take appropriate actions"...

One Mind at Work has launched a standardised assessment of workforce mental health programs and practices for organisations. The Mental Health at Work Index enables organisations across industries to benchmark their programs...

Mortgage, protection and compliance services disributor Paradigm has launched a hub to house links to product manufacturers’ fair value and target market assessment documentation. The launch coincides with new responsibilities under the...

Quicker diagnosis of Alzheimer's could enable more people with the condition to access the benefits of their cover, according to the Alzheimer's Society. Laura Clark, senior corporate development manager at the organisation...

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is launching a UK-wide study on the effects of coronavirus (Covid-19) and other respiratory infections. This new study will invite 300,000 participants from the previous survey,...

Howden's 2022 acquisition of Aston Lark cost the company almost £730m, according to the broker's annual accounts for the year to September 2022. According to the results, Howden made a pre-tax loss...

Aviva is returning a further £47m rebate to eligible private medical insurance (PMI) customers as it completes its Covid-19 Pledge to customers. Alongside the £81m returned to customers last year, the final...

The Association of British Insurers' (ABI) push to increase use of electronic GP reports to reduce prolonged waits for cover has been welcomed as advisers have detailed how delays continue to affect...

The Exeter paid £9.9m in income protection (IP) claims in 2022 while its longest running claim has been paid for more than a quarter of a century. Overall the UK protection and...

PMS Mortgage Club, part of Sesame Bankhall Group, has added Cirencester Friendly to income protection (IP) provider panel. The move gives PMS members access to Cirencester Friendly’s IP products: Income Assured Enhanced...