PMI & Healthcare
FCA interviews 20 social media influencers under caution
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is interviewing 20 social media influencers under caution, as it launches targeted action against these ‘finfluencers’ who may be pushing financial services products illegally. The FCA has...
Read moreIPT hits £4.5bn record at half year
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) receipts hit a half-year record of £4.5bn through the first six months of the 2024/25 financial year, according to the latest HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) data. That...
Read moreA third of employers still do not record the impact of sickness absence – Grid
The vast majority (82%) of employers say they currently record sickness absence. That is a marginal improvement on the 80% that said the same in 2023 - but not as many as...
Read moreInsurance technology roundtable: Preparing for a digital first generation
There is no question that digitisation is becoming a necessity for the health and protection insurance markets, however it is clear younger generations are becoming the most influential population in driving forward...
Read moreGovernment to widen access to NHS patient health records
Government is to introduce new laws making NHS patient health records available across all NHS trusts, GP surgeries and ambulance services in England. The plans come as government sets about engaging the...
Read moreTowergate hires Pugh from Verlingue as head of consulting services
Towergate Employee Benefits has appointed Mark Pugh to the new role of head of consulting services as of today. Pugh (pictured speaking at the Health & Protection IPMI Summit 2023) joins the...
Read moreUncoordinated government complicates tackling workplace inactivity – Rand Europe
A lack of a common approach between government departments is leading to complications in tackling workplace inactivity due to poor health in the UK, according to Christian van Stolk, executive vice president...
Read moreDoctor Care Anywhere outlines actions taken to reverse CQC downgrade
Enhancing patient safety and strengthening clinical governance have been the main focus of Doctor Care Anywhere's action plan following the virtual GP provider's downgrading by The Care Quality Commission (CQC). And Health...
Read moreBupa Australia appoints Koa Health to help tackle member mental health challenges
Bupa in Australia has appointed Koa Health to help tackle mental health challenges among its members. From 8 October, Bupa’s corporate customers have had access to Koa Care 360 as part of...
Read moreCigna Healthcare Hong Kong appoints chief financial officer
Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong has promoted Stephen Kwan to the role of chief financial officer. Kwan joined Cigna Healthcare as the chief actuary for in 2022 and has more than 15 years of experience...
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