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Citi Bank is predicting UK inflation could hit a peak of 18% in January if energy prices remain unchecked. Earlier this month the Bank of England forecast inflation would peak at 13%...

AIG, Guardian and Scottish Widows have been singled out for praise by advisers as examples of insurers who have taken a flexible approach to underwriting protection cover so they can act in...

US life and health insurer Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) has promoted Lisa Baudot to chief investment officer (CIO). Baudot will be responsible for PALIG’s overall investment strategy and oversee the group’s...

Deputy president Virgil Miller will succeed Teresa White as president of health insurer Aflac US from 1 January. As previously announced, White will retire in March 2023 and will serve as executive consultant...

Paul Winstanley has left his position as Now Health International General Manager – UK ahead of a move to a rival international private medical insurance (PMI) provider. Winstanley told Health & Protection...

Stand-up comedian, presenter and podcaster Chris Ramsey is set to host the UK Health & Protection Awards 2022 which is being held in just eight weeks. A TV favourite, Ramsey (pictured) recently...

Advisers are warning Liz Truss now is not the time to merge the country's financial watchdogs and any proposal to do so must clearly define any benefits the move would bring. They...

Unum does not have a date for the relaunch of its Sick Pay Insurance group income protection (IP) product after pausing it to new business in May, but is honouring active quotes....

Bupa UK has partnered with the Plain Numbers Project, a social enterprise that helps businesses to better communicate with customers who struggle with numbers. During a three-year partnership the organisations will work...

Prime ministerial candidate frontrunner Liz Truss is considering merging the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Payments Systems Regulator (PSR) should she win the race to succeed...