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Allianz is no longer accepting new business from applicants for international private medical insurance (IPMI) who are residing in Russia, it told Health & Protection. However, the insurer confirmed existing members of...

Bupa has chosen to end existing relationships with businesses in Russia while continuing to support customers undergoing treatment in the country. The decision also means it will not renew any existing contracts...

The mental health of staff is the top concern among health and wellbeing for employers, according to research from Towergate Health & Protection. The firm's survey of 500 HR decision makers in...

Compliance consultant Branko Bjelobaba has raised concerns about difficulties health and protection insurance intermediaries face in budgeting for the Financial Compensation Schemes Levy (FSCS) following the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launching its...

Howden has acquired mortgage advice firm SPF Private Clients. The purchase solidifies a "long-established trading relationship" between the firms. The international insurance broker said the deal extended its reach into the mortgage...

Lime Global has launched Lime OnCall, a modular healthcare subscription service for employers. The service features a confidential clinically verified service, created to provide employees with rapid access to medical advice. Where...

Difficulty accessing public sector mental health support is driving growth in the mental health and wellbeing app market, according to protection and health advisers - but there are conerns about their quality....

Advisers operating in the health and protection insurance markets face an increase of 3.2% in their annual fees paid to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This rise is in addition to the...

Simplyhealth is moving to a single policy platform after agreeing a deal with insurance software provider Genasys. The partnership will result in the migration of over one million health plans from its...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) expects the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) levy to stabilise due to actions it is taking in its three-year strategy plan. However compensation levels are still expected...