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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...

The Exeter has appointed James Shepherd as a non-executive director, effective from 2 February. Shepherd (pictured) joins The Exeter board after a four decade-long career covering Swiss Re, GE Capital, ING and...

Vitality has promoted Dr Katie Tryon to deputy CEO for VitalityHealth. Previously chief commercial director for health at Vitality, the newly-created role sees Dr Tryon (pictured) take on additional responsibilities in strategic...

Jensten Group has acquired Mediprotect Healthcare for an undisclosed sum. The deal coincides with the acquisitions of commercial brokers Broker One, and Coversure Dudley with all three deals subject to FCA approval....