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Bupa has set a target of becoming net zero by the year 2040. The insurer said it has set science-based targets which are aligned to keep global warming to no more than...

Half of appointed representative (AR) permission applications made by firms using the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) gateway pilot did not proceed, the regulator has revealed. It also disclosed that HM Treasury will...

WPA has launched Absolute Health, a fully insured claims rated product aimed at mid to large corporates. The product is designed for companies that want to offer benefits which help them deliver their...

Demand for virtual GP services is soaring despite in-person medical consultations opening up and insurers expect this trend to continue, with several seeing numbers more than doubling already. While government has provided...

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is planning to pilot sustainable mental health training for line managers early next year. Claire Renney, health and wellbeing manager at the NDA Group, told the London...

Circle Health has been unable to sell its Birmingham hospital as was required for its merger with fellow hospital group BMI Healthcare to complete. The lack of a buyer appears to be...

National Friendly has launched a full income protection (IP) policy which sits alongside its recently launched accident-only IP product. The new policy is fully underwritten and supports those needing protection in the...

Zurich UK is easing restrictions and increasing cover limits on life insurance applications as the country continues to emerge from the Covid pandemic. The insurer introduced a number of restrictions in March...

The majority of employers around the world are concerned about the rising price of healthcare or medical insurance premiums for their staff, with those in the Americas most worried. Six in 10...

Legal & General's executive income protection (IP) employer pension contribution limit will now include dividends as well as PAYE earnings. The IP product, launched a year ago during the pandemic, is designed...