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MetLife launches group life quote and apply portal
MetLife UK has launched its new quote and apply portal Accelerate following a pilot phase earlier this year. The portal, which currently caters specifically for the group life 10-199 lives SME market,...
Read moreSimplyhealth appoints non-exec directors
Health solutions provider Simplyhealth has appointed Duane Lawrence and Martin Stead as non-executive directors. Lawrence, a health tech leader with a 30 plus career across both large and small organisations worldwide, started...
Read moreWorld Suicide Prevention Day: Developing life cover for suicide attempt survivors
Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day, when we acknowledge the tragedy of the many lives lost over the past year and consider what actions we can take to reduce these numbers. Every...
Read moreWorld Suicide Prevention Day: Adviser guide launched to help client conversations
A new guide has been launched to help support advisers when talking about suicide-related issues with their clients. The guide has been developed by Action for Suicide Prevention in Insurance (ASPiiN) -...
Read moreProtectX5: Advisers urged to ditch phone for virtual technology
Advisers wouldn't turn up to a client meeting blindfolded - so why do some prefer to use the phone over engaging with clients using virtual technology? This was the question posed by...
Read moreCQC suspends Mediscan Diagnostic Services following safety concerns
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has suspended Mediscan Diagnostic Services Limited after receiving information of concern about the safety and quality of its services. The CQC carried out an unannounced focused inspection...
Read moreAdvisers urged to ensure regulatory information is up to date as FCA moves faster to remove regulatory permissions
New powers that would enable the FCA to move faster to remove regulatory permissions no longer used by financial services firms should serve as a reminder to advisers to ensure their regulatory...
Read moreCygnet Hospital Colchester exits special measures following latest CQC inspection
Cygnet Hospital Colchester is to exit special measures and has been rated as good following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission. The independent mental health hospital which provides care and treatment...
Read moreGuardian joins Mortgage Intelligence’s protection panel
Guardian is joining Mortgage Intelligence’s protection panel. The move gives the insurer access to Mortgage Intelligence’s network of more than 450 advisers, as well as the 4,000 plus advisers within its mortgage...
Read moreProtectX5: Advisers urged to adapt to pace of change within technology
Advisers need to adapt to the rapid pace of change within digital tech and the way their clients interact with this technology. This is according to Louise Colley, head of retail protection...
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