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FCA rejects no claims discount and ‘polluter pays’ approach to fees
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has rejected the possibility of a no claims discount to its annual fees for firms which have no complaints upheld by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). It...
Read moreSteve Herbert joins Partners& after Howden departure
Partners& has appointed Steve Herbert as wellbeing and benefits director. Herbert, who was most recently head of benefits strategy at Howden, previously held the same role at Jelf Group and Origen. Partners&...
Read moreFewer than 100 complaints about protection and health insurance advice – exclusive
Fewer than 100 complaints were made against advisers regarding the most common protection and health insurance products in the last year, Health & Protection can reveal. Data from the Financial Ombudsman Service...
Read moreHealth and protection advisers face 3.5% levy hike but FCA eases minimum fees
Advisers in the health and protection insurance sectors face a 3.5% increase in the fees they have to pay to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) during 2022/23. Firms operating in these markets,...
Read moreMaxis GBN adds wellbeing app Humanoo to additional services
Maxis Global Benefits Network has added wellbeing app Humanoo to its partners. Multinational clients of the international employee benefits joint venture between MetLife and Axa, will be able to work with the...
Read moreComplaints down 40% as scams and customer service biggest issues – FOS
The number of complaints received by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) fell 40% to 165,263 in 2021/22, down from 279,146 in 2020/21, but the precentage of complaints upheld rose. Overall, across the...
Read moreFinancial advice qualifications ‘unattainable’ for dyslexic people – Knowles
Advice firm Cura Financial Services has warned the current additional support options made available are not enough for dyslexic people trying to take qualifying exams and appealed for further work on the...
Read moreFour in 10 employees suffered financial shock since onset of pandemic – WTW
More than four in 10 employees have suffered a financial shock over the past two years such as a cut in hours, significant medical expenses or being a victim of fraud, according...
Read moreRolling out menopause plans makes a real difference to attracting talent – Bupa
The Workplace Health Insights series brings you the latest healthcare trends, interviews with medical experts and specialist insight from Bupa: all designed to keep you and your organisation one step ahead....
Read moreWho derives greater benefit from a non-advised sale? – Walters
The advised versus non-advised debate currently bubbling away in the industry is a fascinating one. Is this a battle between the dark side and the light, or between innovators trying to push...
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