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Employees who suffer from a debilitating illness or injury need fast treatment. Without it, their working lives deteriorate and become less productive and eventually they may even have to leave employment. But...

Concerns about meeting healthcare costs in retirement is now a pressing concern for more South Africans, Australians and Americans, according to a report from Smart Future. Its Future of Global Retirement report...

Bella Streames, protection specialist at Velvet, speaks to Health & Protection about working for her mum Joanna Streames, wanting to encourage more young women into the sector, overcoming imposter syndrome and being...

Hub International has appointed Dr Kryijztoff Novotnaj as chief clinical informatics officer (CCIO) as it aims to help organisations personalise employee benefit offerings. Dr Novotnaj has more than 20 years of experience...

SimplyBiz has partnered with private medical insurance (PMI) adviser Usay Compare to offer a referral service to its member firms. The partnership provides an endorsed PMI referral route for complex cases, or...

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) received fewer private medical insurance (PMI) and dental insurance-related complaints from October to December than the previous three months, but upheld 5% more. Data for third quarter...

Cleveland Clinic London is to open an outpatient building at 77 Coleman Street in the City of London. The Cleveland Clinic Moorgate Outpatient Centre will welcome patients in autumn 2023 for outpatient...

Santé Partners, part of the Santé Group, has acquired the assets of comparison website Healthplan.co.uk out of receivership for an undisclosed sum. In a statement announcing the purchase, Santé noted that late...

Legal & General has launched a neurodiversity support as part of its group income protection (GIP) claims proposition. The neurodiversity pathway is designed for employees who are absent from work and their...

Zurich has introduced a package of financial education and cost of living support for its 5,000 UK employees. The package includes financial education, webinars and access to bespoke consultations with eco-experts Planet...