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Terminal illness cover is not fit for purpose in its present state and needs to be radically overhauled, according to Cura Financial co-founder Alan Knowles. Knowles illustrated this with the powerful story...

It has taken almost two years for mental health campaigner and former Sky journalist Mike McCarthy to near the final stages of resolving issues with life cover taken out before the death...

Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) has completed its £12m purchase of protection intermediary Cavendish Online. The deal was originally announced in June and Lloyds confirmed to Health & Protection that Cavendish Online would...

Health & Protection is launching its first UK private medical insurance (PMI) report analysing the extent of the market. The report is available to download for free by advisers, intermediaries and brokers...

The insurance sector needs to be prepared to take a few more risks to attract more diverse talent into the sector,  according to sustainability consultant Will McDonald. McDonald was previously a group...

Aviva, Unum and Axa are the three insurers generating the most response and interest through their equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) efforts, according to Penta research shared exclusively with Health & Protection....

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about a City-based online banking services provider offering life insurance targeting UK customers. The regulator has warned that Great Western Bank which lists...

The Exeter is the latest health insurer to launch a guided care option for its private medical insurance (PMI) product. The Health+ guided option provides members with a shortlist of suitable specialists...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published value measures data for general insurance products including healthcare cash plans, mortgage payment protection insurance, and dental insurance. According to the figures, cash plans and...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering freezing minimum and flat fees for the next financial year as it acknowledged the high inflation environment facing financial firms. Beginning consulting for its 2023/24...