Channel Insurance Brokers has hired Darren Nicol as account director. Nicol (pictured) joins from Pacific Prime where he was a business development manager (BDM). Earlier in his career, Nicol was also a...
Read moreGlobal health insurance costs are set to rise by more than 10% again next year, but the UK will buck the trend by posting a slight easing of inflation. WTW's survey of...
Read moreHowden is buying Evelyn Partners Financial Services Limited (EPFS), the employee benefits consultancy arm of Evelyn Partners for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to...
Read moreWhile Stephen Hough is currently enjoying retirement, he is not completely ruling out yet another comeback. Following a long career and two retirements, Hough (pictured centre) was recognised for his outstanding contribution...
Read moreEntering a new advice market can prove difficult and fraught with potential pitfalls at every corner, but the rewards for advisers and clients can be significant. In this Q&A sponsored by...
Read morePrivate medical insurance (PMI) is the number one choice for employees from their benefits package while the vast majority of HR leaders believe it is a necessity, according to research from Epassi...
Read moreManaging general agents (MGAs) Nirvana and Pulse have completed their planned merger following regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The merger creates...
Read moreEleven major insurers, representatives and healthcare providers are among more than 60 employers joining forces with the government to help tackle labour market inactivity. The organisations will be part of the initial...
Read moreThe government has committed to developing a voluntary certified workplace health provision standard by 2029. This was one of the key elements of the new model to manage and reduce sickness absence...
Read moreVitality is launching an artificial intelligence (AI) powered service with Google which it will use to apply greater health insights and actions to customers across its insurance products. The insurer aims to...
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