April Group has set a goal of exceeding turnover of more than £850m (€1bn) in three years time with an "internationalisation" across all its markets - starting with international health, and "strong"...
Read moreHealix has appointed a risk and security advisory board. The firm said its panel of experts will help it and its clients respond quickly to more complex events - notably in challenging...
Read moreAdvisers in the health and protection insurance markets face a 10% rise in Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) fees for the current financial year, the regulator has revealed. Intermediaries operating in the A.19...
Read moreFair value requirements under the Consumer Duty are causing providers and advisers alike to regularly review product offerings and propositions. For advisers this has meant keeping a close eye on tweaks to...
Read moreThe Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) recovered more than £54m from the estates of failed financial services providers in the 2023/24 financial year. The FSCS revealed around £2m of the funds secured...
Read morePIB Employee Benefits has acquired benefits technology company YouatWork. PIB said the deal forms part of its growth strategy, particularly in the area of developing and "delivering innovative benefits solutions" and its...
Read moreDan Holmes has started a new position as a consultant for expatriate benefit solutions at WTW. Holmes started his new role this month, and was previously a senior business development manager at...
Read moreThe British Medical Association's (BMA) consultants committee has accepted the government's offer on pay for consultants in England. The offer includes reform to the pay review body, the Review Body on...
Read moreBupa Global has appointed Liam Fenton as head of global partnerships, as he rejoins the organisation after leaving it a decade ago. Fenton joins from LaingBuisson where he was director of commercial....
Read moreFOS Expects 16% More Complaints, Pledges Faster Service and Cost Cuts The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has revealed it expects to receive 16% more complaints than previously thought this financial year and...
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