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Bupa warns ‘early diagnosis saves lives’ as one in ten miss cancer screenings
More than one in 10 people in the UK have chosen to miss or delay a cancer screening, according to a study by Bupa Health Clinics. The top reasons for missing or...
Read moreBMA hits out at government and warns of ‘no quick fix’ to soaring waiting lists
The British Medical Association (BMA) has warned there will be “no quick fix” to soaring NHS waiting lists in England and criticised the government for failing to support the NHS and clinicians....
Read moreLawyer urges caution for advisers if staff refuse face-to-face meetings
An employment lawyer is urging insurers and advisers to tread carefully when dealing with staff who refuse to return to face-to-face meetings. Melanie Stancliffe, employment partner at law firm Cripps Pemberton Greenish,...
Read moreIPMI provider IMG appoints CEO
International medical insurance, global assistance, and travel insurance firm International Medical Group (IMG) has promoted Steve Paraboschi to chief executive officer, effective immediately. He will continue to serve as president of IMG...
Read moreNHS waiting list continues rising to reach 5.5 million
The number of patients waiting to start NHS treatment in England at the end of June reached a record 5.5 million according to latest figures – but this is expected to keep...
Read moreAviva protection and health profits up with tighter underwriting and price rises
Aviva’s UK health and protection business saw profits rise to £107m in the first half of 2021, up by a third from the same period last year. The insurer also noted it...
Read moreInsurers resume face-to-face meetings with advisers as BDMs hit the road
Insurers large and small across the health and protection industry are resuming face-to-face meetings with advisers as lockdown measures ease and more people are fully vaccinated. And Zurich has revealed it its...
Read moreExclusive: Healix International CEO on US growth focus, working with UK clients and breaking down silos
Healix International appointed Charlie Butcher as CEO in early June, succeeding Mike Webb who remains as chairman. In his first interview, Butcher speaks to Health & Protection about capitalising on opportunities in...
Read moreRemote health consultations will almost double in four years
The number of teleconsultations such as virtual GP appointments carried out across the globe is set to increase by 80% over the next four years, according to a report from Juniper Research....
Read moreBrookfield Reinsurance buys American National for $5.1bn
Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners has entered into agreement to acquire life and health insurer American National for $5.1bn. The deal received unanimous approval from American National’s board of directors and will...
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