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Vitality reports 500% increase in talking therapy claimants since 2015
Vitality has reported a 500% increase in the numbers of people claiming for talking therapies since 2015. The data for up to the end of 2022 reveals talking therapies accounted for 85%...
Read moreInsurance ARs halve in decade as FCA targets PII and ‘weak recruitment’ oversight
The number of appointed representative (AR) firms operating in the insurance sector has halved in the last decade, with a sharp drop in the last two years. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)...
Read moreSanté Group to consolidate brands and launch PMI quotation platform for advisers
The Santé Group is in the process of consolidating its various brands to become known simply as the Santé Group, according to Paul Nugent, founder and CEO. It is also set to...
Read morePMI and cash plans rise in demand as life and IP drop – The Exeter research
Private medical insurance (PMI) and cash plans have seen a surge in uptake over the last year while life and income protection (IP) cover have dropped in demand, according to research. The...
Read moreInternational Introducing… Neil Raymond of Pacific Prime
Neil Raymond, founder and CEO of Pacific Prime, a British citizen based in Hong Kong, speaks to Health & Protection about his deep sense of gratitude for his mother’s unwavering dedication, long-term horizons,...
Read moreIndividual PMI Report: Insurers warn advisers about commission and client disclosure as rejected claims rise
Health insurers have issued a warning to intermediaries that advice practices must change, particularly around front-loaded commission and member medical history disclosure. The statements were included in Health & Protection’s latest Individual...
Read moreInsured vs self-pay gap narrows in private treatment – Broadstone
There appears to be a narrowing of the 'insurance gap' between the insured and uninsured private medical treatment, according to analysis from Broadstone. Data from the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) showed...
Read moreUK sickness absence at highest level in a decade – CIPD
UK employees were absent an average of 7.8 days over the past year according to survey findings from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). That represents the highest level the...
Read moreFCA consults on diversity and inclusion reporting targets
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation setting new reporting requirements aimed at improving diversity and inclusion across the financial services sector. In particular the proposals focus on boosting diversity...
Read moreMercer officially opens Macau office
Mercer officially opened its Macau office this week, which started business earlier in the year. The office in the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR )is in addition to the company’s offices in...
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