While firms' Consumer Duty processes do not have to be "perfect" from day one, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) does expect them to have the capability to monitor outcomes from the day...
Read moreIf a new Labour government comes into power after the next election, insurance companies must not seek to replace the NHS, but rather only compliment it, according to Andy Harrop, general secretary...
Read moreEsha Sugarman-Buckle, financial crime officer at Vitality, speaks to Health & Protection about being 'out' since the age of 16, how Vitality is embracing a "rising" movement and never encountering anyone at...
Read moreMental health treatment provider Clinical Partners Limited has acquired Oxford ADHD and Autism Centre for an undisclosed sum. Clinical Partners is an independent provider of neurodevelopmental and mental health services for the...
Read moreHealth resilience improved globally in 2022, with 78% of protection needs covered by insurance – an increase from 77.5% in 2021, according to Swiss Re. However, mortality protection fell widening the gap...
Read moreThe Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) collected by HM Treasury increased by around £100m to £1.8bn for the first two months of the tax year, according to consultancy OAC. The figure is a...
Read moreThe typical health and life insurance model of exclusions must be overhauled to cover more conditions and people, particularly those in vulnerable situations, and make prevention a core aim, according to insurers...
Read moreAxa and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have called for life and health insurers to consider disinvesting and disengaging from the tobacco industry and other companies whose businesses do significant harm...
Read moreSaga has appointed Bupa to provide its private medical insurance (PMI) products, replacing its existing partnership with Axa Health. Under the new partnership Bupa will provide Saga’s four health plans from 1...
Read moreSimplyBiz has added additional support for advisers as just six weeks remain until the implementation of the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) new Consumer Duty. The firm said it has added a series...
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