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The Exeter has seen a 10% increase in successful life claims, according to its 2024 claims statistics for health insurance, income protection, and life insurance products. The data reveals the UK protection...

The Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII) has appointed Liam Kennedy, director of key accounts at Vitality, as vice chairman. He succeeds Claire Ginnelly who stepped down last month after 13...

The Labour Government has committed an additional £31bn annually towards the day-to-day running of the National Health Service by the 2028-29 financial year. The plans include up to £10bn on technology and...

Many sectors are buzzing with the potential of AI but not everyone in health and protection insurance is swayed by its power yet, hears Richard Browne.    Download the roundtable supplement for the...

UnderwriteMe has announced three key leadership changes and appointments, including Tom Frenzel who has been appointed as manager, business development, UK and Ireland.   In his new role, Frenzel (pictured) will be...

Axa Health has appointed Mel Barnard as director of risk, governance and conduct. She will also sit on the Axa Health executive committee.       She will take up her new role on...

High-net worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net worth (UHNW) individuals are increasingly globally mobile and in need of international private medical insurance (IPMI) to support their moves. Henley & Partners managing partner Stuart Wakeling...

Benenden Health is now offering smartphone-based heart rhythm checks to its members.  It follows a pilot programme in which 87% of participating members expressed a strong interest in having FibriCheck's service included...

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is proposing to cut the rate of interest charged on penalty awards made to customers who it judges have been disadvantaged by financial services firms. It has...

A shortfall in technical skills and a retiring workforce is proving a key pain point for health and protection insurers and their technology systems, writes Owain Thomas.   Download the roundtable supplement...