Howden has acquired Help Me Compare Group Ltd (ActiveQuote) and its subsidiaries for an undisclosed sum. Howden said the acquisition enhances its presence in the consumer insurance sector and reflects its broader...
Read moreWilliam Russell is planning to ramp-up recruitment for its international private medical insurance (IPMI) adviser support team, marketing director William Cooper has told Health & Protection. This week's appointment of business development...
Read moreBupa Health Services has continued its acquisition strategy with a partnership and the purchase of London Medical, a Harley Street specialist outpatient clinic. London Medical primarily specialises in diabetes treatment and management...
Read moreFreedom Health Insurance has taken on EMed as its virtual GP provider, replacing it's previous provider HealthHero. The new deal includes other services from Emed including new musculoskeletal (MSK) and mental health...
Read moreThe issue of regulation within the employee assistance programme (EAP) industry has always been a contentious topic. Proponents of more regulation insist that it will provide a consistent level of quality, confidentiality,...
Read moreLockton India has appointed Amit Agrawal as chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Agrawal joins Lockton from Aon India where he was chief financial officer. He has led on strategic initiatives,...
Read moreThe Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) should create talent attraction ambassadors (TAA) to encourage young talent into the sector. The recommendation features among a series of calls to the CII by authors of...
Read moreFormer Advo Group owner Colin Boxall speaks to Health & Protection about why the intense market competition meant now was the right time to sell up and how his departure from health...
Read moreMore than a third of patients think GP wait times in England are too long and have had difficulties in contacting doctors and securing appointments. The NHS England GP Patient Survey 2024...
Read moreInsurance intermediaries saw their revenue rise 15.7% last year to reach £24.5bn – up from £21.2bn in 2022. Commissions earned were up 15% from £17.7bn to £20.4bn, while fee income rose almost...
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