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Relaxed dress codes, avoiding 'adult sitting' and ice lollies have been the order of the day as advisers cope with sweltering heat and are preparing for even more next week. With the...

Citizens National Life Insurance Company has expanded into Texas with its critical illness product. Launched in Florida, the product pays benefits directly to the policyholder to assist with added expenses in the event of...

It’s three years ago since my operation to remove a tumour having been diagnosed with breast cancer a few weeks previously. Thankfully I had a brilliant surgeon, my treatment was successful, and...

Ambetter Health owner Centene Corporation has successfully completed the previously announced sale of its pharmacy business Pantherx to the Vistria Group, General Atlantic, and Nautic Partners. Centene acquired Pantherx in December 2020....

Global insurance broker Hub International has launched its Benefits SmartView system. The platform aims to offer employers richer insights to optimise and customise their benefits programs and provide benchmarking across several key...

Lizzie Bell, protection adviser at London Mortgage Partners, speaks to Health & Protection about her passion for mental health, why people thinking of entering the sector should not think of insurance as...

The number of people waiting to start NHS treatment in England has hit 6.6 million - rising by another 100,000 in a single month, according to official data. The latest data shows...

The Benenden Hospital Trust has seen income from private medical insurance (PMI) increase 201% year-on-year, according to its 2021 annual report. Self-pay revenue also doubled however there were notable issues in recruiting...

Global digital healthcare firm UpHealth has appointed Samuel Meckey as chief executive officer. In his new role, Meckey will focus on accelerating growth and profitability as well as advancing UpHealth's mission of...

Global life insurance premiums are set to contract slightly in 2022 with increased demand for health and protection cover, according to Swiss Re. The prediction features in Swiss Re Institute's latest World...