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Employers should be using phased returns over 12 weeks or more for workers suffering from long Covid, as an insurer has revealed a significant jump in claims for the condition. Last week...

Partners& has acquired employee benefits adviser Health Matters (UK) Ltd for an undisclosed sum. Coventry-based Health Matters was founded in 1999 and employs 11 people who will now all be integrated into...

Eight in 10 employers have introduced wellbeing benefits as a direct result of the pandemic, according to findings from Mercer Marsh Benefits. The firm's research found 83% of respondents introduced new wellbeing...

Shepherds Friendly has joined forces with ClimatePartner to help the friendly society work towards meeting its objective of becoming carbon neutral by the end of 2024. ClimatePartner will work closely with Shepherds...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has shed further light on its new consumer duty which will ensure firms support and empower customers to make good financial decisions and avoid foreseeable harm at...

National Friendly has adopted Munich Re Automation Solutions' Allfinanz Spark solution to provide traditionally underserved members with simplified access to income protection. The solution's analytics and reporting capabilities aim to translate and...

The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking views on possible improvements to how the Financial Services Compensation Scheme is funded as part of a review of its compensation framework. This morning the FCA...

Allianz Partners has agreed a partnership with ride hailing app Uber which will see the insurer provide protection insurance for independent drivers and couriers who partner with Uber and Uber Eats in...

Digital health platform Vinehealth has raised $5.5m (£4.1m) in seed funding. The round was led by Talis Capital, with participation from previous investors Playfair Capital and Ascension. A number of angel investors...

Aston Lark has acquired the client book of health insurance and employee benefits adviser Choice Benefits Ltd for an undisclosed sum. The Lancashire-based private medical insurance specialist intermediary, founded by Terry Shelbourne...