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The British Medical Association (BMA) has called on government to prioritise investment in NHS infrastructure over private healthcare providers. The call follows a wide ranging speech from health secretary Sajid Javid in...

Men and women are equally likely to turn to a financial adviser for protection advice, according to data from Canada Life. The insurer's survey of 3,000 people found the two sexes are...

Bupa has increased its potential policyholder rebate to £71m and revealed a dip in profits at its UK and Global business after a resurgence in claims last year, while adding 135,000 new...

Unum is offering all employees with female reproductive organs free access to Bupa's menopause plan as part of its reproductive health policy. The plan includes 45 minutes with an experienced menopause trained...

The number of firms implementing menopause support policies has almost doubled since September, according to digital health platform Peppy. Peppy's data showed that 38% of firms it quizzed in January had put...

There is a real opportunity for the insurance sector to be a force for change and help women work in the industry, according to Stephanie Dillon, founder of Inclusivity Partners. Dillion was...

Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has joined the Worldwide Broker Network, a global network of independent insurance brokers and employee benefits consultants. Headquartered in London, SRG is an insurance group of intermediaries that arrange specialist...

Zurich has launched online trusts within its business protection product range as part its move to a digital first offering. The introduction of online trusts mean arrangements can be put in place...

Soaring inflation reaching its highest point for 30 years is straining finances across the country meaning many people are looking to cut outgoing wherever they can. However, insurers have warned that dropping...

The Women in Finance Charter Taskforce has published a series of powerful recommendations to speed-up gender equality amid painfully slow progress within the financial services sector. Women in Finance champion Amanda Blanc...