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Global insurance group Discovery has allocated a further £155m (R3.1bn) towards Covid-related claims and policy lapses, including almost £20m at its UK-based insurers Vitality Health and Vitality Life. However, despite this further...

Zurich has appointed Caroline Dunn as chief underwriting officer in the UK to lead its underwriting strategy across all lines of business, subject to regulatory approval. Her appointment follows Hayley Robinson’s recent...

Cygnet Views has recruited a new hospital manager after the Care Quality Commission  rated the Derbyshire independent hospital inadequate overall and placed it in special measures. The CQC carried out an unannounced...

Stand-up comedian and television presenter Dara Ó Briain will host the UK Health & Protection Awards 2021. Ó Briain is one of the UK’s favourite entertainers and is best known for hosting...

Zurich has admitted that the launch of its private healthcare diagnosis product is unlikely to lead to a full private medical insurance (PMI) product to compete in the market. However, the insurer...

Labour has demanded government implement an action plan to tackle NHS waiting lists as new data shows patients are routinely waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment. Labour's research revealed in 83...

Keeping the society's promise to pay claims and support tens of thousands of customers is the standout achievement for departing Cirencester Friendly chief executive officer Paul Hudson. This morning the income protection...

Axa Health is introducing a nutrition coaching service for its healthcare plan members undergoing cancer treatment. Individual and SME members of health plans that include cancer cover can access the programme through...

Shepherds Friendly has partnered with healthcare provider Nuffield Health to offer a range of additional benefits to its income protection (IP) membership. The three new health and wellbeing benefits from Nuffield are...

Zurich UK has entered the UK private medical insurance (PMI) market with the launch of a fast-track diagnosis product available for group schemes. The LiveWell Diagnostics product offers employees private access to...