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There are signs that a decline in cervical screenings during the pandemic has had a knock-on effect on cervical cancer claim numbers. Insurers told Health & Protection that in particular critical illness...

The Exeter has issued a £5.3m rebate to its health insurance members due to lower levels of claims being made in 2020 and 2021. The rebate will see members receive an average...

Brian Hall has joined the board of Santé Group as chairman to lead the broker through a growth plan. Hall spent 19 years at not-for-profit BHSF, leaving in May 2021. During his...

Advisers need two years to implement the Consumer Duty and there are concerns about how the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will oversee the new rules, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been...

Advisers will take a cautious approach to Covid-19 infections in their businesses with many planning to maintain staff isolation when they test positive, even if the rules are lifted in England early....

The UK Health & Protection Awards has added four new adviser categories to its line-up for this year to specifically recognise the achievements of smaller firms and individual excellence. The Best Small...

The Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII) has welcomed Vida Insurance Advisors and Surrey Circle Health as its first new members of 2022. Both firms were created after their founders left...

The number of people waiting to start NHS treatment in England has hit more than six million after increasing by more than 100,000 in a single month, according to official data. Latest...

There is limited evidence that genetic testing is influencing customer decisions to take out insurance, according to research from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The trade body’s report found insurance purchase...

Aston Lark is in advanced talks to acquire five healthcare advice businesses. Peter Blanc, CEO of Aston Lark, revealed the details to Health & Protection following the group's completion of its second...