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The UK Health & Protection Awards 2026 has launched and is now open for adviser entries, including a new category for business protection advice. Health & Protection would also like to thank...

The government has committed to expanding its WorkWell scheme to help up to 250,000 more people with health conditions across England receive support to stay in or return to work. WorkWell provides...

Bupa-owned King Edward VII’s Hospital has appointed Kate Bovell as CEO. Bovell (pictured) is responsible for supporting the integration of King Edward VII’s Hospital into the company's wider health services network and...

The number of people waiting to start NHS treatment in England is estimated to have dropped by around 86,000 to 7.3 million, according to official data. The figure is an estimate as...

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has committed to encouraging new entrants into insurance broking by creating a new guide to starting-up in broking. BIBA also plans to publish new or updated...

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) and Markel are working together on an artificial intelligence (AI) school for member brokers. The move follows the launch of BIBA’s 2025 Guide to Artificial Intelligence...

General insurance (GI) distributors, which include most health and protection advisers, will see their Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) fees fall to a total £900,000 in the 2026-27 financial year. This is...

Axa Health has appointed Dr Corné Hurter as medical director for services and delivery. Dr Hunter (pictured) joins from HCA UK where she has worked since 2016, in roles such as medical...

The Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII) has added Jensten Insurance Brokers as an intermediary member. Jensten’s insurance solutions span health and protection, general insurance and commercial lines. Robin Thomson, managing...

The launch of ChatGPT Health marks another step in the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and similar technologies into the health information space. However, advisers have raised concerns about individuals sharing personal data...