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Maxis GBN offers VR stop smoking and mental health support
Maxis Global Benefits Network (Maxis GBN) has added virtual reality (VR) programmes focused on mental health and stopping smoking to the list of third-party benefits available through its network. The services offered...
Read moreFCA to remove firm permissions within 28 days
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will cancel or change permissions of regulated firms not conducting those activities within a month as part of a drive to improve consumer protection. The FCA will...
Read morePCF Insurance Services appoints national benefits practice lead
US insurance broker PCF Insurance Services has appointed Kirk Benson as vice president, operations benefits. In his new role, Benson will be responsible for assisting PCF benefits partners in the development of...
Read moreWorkers reluctant to give up home working despite signs it can adversely affect mental health
While the vast majority of professionals do not not want to give up the option to work from home, data indicates long term home working is adversely affecting some employees' mental health....
Read moreGuardian head of marketing Georgia d’Esterre joins National Friendly
Georgia d'Esterre has left Guardian to take on the newly created role of executive head of marketing at National Friendly. The former head of marketing at Holloway Friendly left that role in...
Read moreWorking to Wellbeing supports 75% of long Covid sufferer referrals to remain at or return to work
Working to Wellbeing has revealed it has supported 75% of long Covid sufferer referrals to remain at or return to work. Speaking to Health & Protection, managing director Julie Denning, revealed the...
Read moreCIExpert Adviser Watch: Advisers increasingly carrying out meetings virtually
Eight in 10 (80%) advisers carried out over 50% of their client meetings virtually in 2021 and of this group a third (32%) conducted all meetings online, according to CIExpert's Adviser Watch....
Read moreUK Health & Protection Awards 2022 adviser shortlists unveiled
Shortlists for the UK Health & Protection Awards 2022 adviser categories have been revealed. The shortlists cover 14 categories spanning the breadth of the health and protection insurance industry. These include new...
Read moreLakey: Impact of spiralling inflation on premiums will be felt quite heavily
The impact of spiralling inflation on premiums will be felt "quite heavily", a protection expert has warned. This morning, Office for National Statistics data revealed inflation hit 9% in April - the...
Read moreFailing to take out protection endangers owners’ businesses, employees, suppliers and customers – IoD
The failure of business owners to take out business protection insurance endangers their firm, the livelihood of other employees, their suppliers and their customers. This is according to Brian Hall, chairman of...
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