Cash plans
FCA reviewing funding classes and compensation limits of FSCS
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will review the way the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is funded by the industry and the level of protection it offers. The FCA ruled out the...
Read moreHow the pandemic and a cost of living crisis changed what employees want from wellbeing services – analysis
The pandemic has left its mark on the country in the form of unprecedented wait times for NHS treatment or to see the family doctor. It has also created a revolution in...
Read moreFCA slams industry diversity strategies as unsustainable and generic while ignoring culture and customers
Diversity strategies across the financial services sector are not inclusive enough and failing to build diverse talent pipelines leading to unsustainable practices including poaching of senior mangement, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)...
Read moreInsurers lead on first day flexible working as candidates snub office-only roles
The insurance sector appears to be ahead of the game when it comes to new government legislation meaning workers can request flexible working from their first day at work. Under the changes...
Read moreMPs launch NHS dental care inquiry
The Health and Social Care Committee of MPs has launched an inquiry to examine the extent to which the current NHS dental contract acts as disincentive to dentists from taking on new...
Read morePMI treatment plateauing below pre-pandemic levels – PHIN
The number of people receiving treatment through private medical insurance (PMI) dipped in the second quarter of this year and appears to have plateaued notably below pre-pandemic levels. According to latest figures...
Read morePIB Group buys benefits division of Creative Benefit Solutions
PIB Group is adding the employee benefits division of Creative Benefit Solutions to its business. The division and client book of business transferred into the PIB Employee Benefits brand from 1 December...
Read moreFCA fair value data: Cash plans, dental insurance and MPPI analysed
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published value measures data for general insurance products including healthcare cash plans, mortgage payment protection insurance, and dental insurance. According to the figures, cash plans and...
Read moreFCA eyes minimum fee freeze and below-inflation rises to protect smaller firms
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering freezing minimum and flat fees for the next financial year as it acknowledged the high inflation environment facing financial firms. Beginning consulting for its 2023/24...
Read moreGovernment’s NHS dentistry changes rejected as ‘minor tweaks’ with no new funding
The government has announced contract changes for NHS dentists which it claims will incentivise practices to take on high need patients who require treatment the most. However, dentists said the changes were...
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