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Ascend Broking Group has appointed Kristian Breeze as healthcare director for Ascend Healthcare, (previously known as SMP Insurance Brokers).  Breeze, (pictured), who told Health & Protection about his new role,  previously worked...

The health and protection industry needs to make a "really, really" clear case that long-called for tax breaks will deliver increased take-up of cover and will not hurt the exchequer. This is...

The insurance sector has been challenged to show greater leadership in demonstrating the value that brokers bring to designing commissions and on policing non-financial misconduct and promoting healthy work cultures. The challenge...

Bupa UK Insurance CEO Alex Perry will takeover as CEO of Nuffield Health later this year, replacing Steve Gray who has announced his retirement. A formal date has not been given for...

Around one in five (19%) of claims paid on Aviva’s Group Income Protection in 2023 related to mental ill-health, meaning mental health concerns ranked second only to cancer, which accounted for around...

Private health assessment provider Bluecrest Wellness has joined the Association of Medical Insurers & Intermediaries (AMII) as a corporate member. Jon Darby, (pictured far right) chief growth officer at Bluecrest Wellness, said:...

Trawick International has partnered with Axa Mexico to oversee its international private medical insurance (IPMI) offerings. From the start of May, Trawick International has acted as the administrative agent for Axa Mexico's...

Pacific Prime has appointed Shabab Maqsud as senior relationship manager for its Australia business.  Pacific Prime entered the Australia market earlier this year, opening a new office in Sydney in February.  Maqsud...

While the number of people in the UK who regard their mental health as 'flourishing' has dropped back down to 2022 levels, employers who are happy with their company's mental health support...

Shortlists for the UK Health & Protection Awards 2024 provider categories have been revealed after advisers voted to support their favoured providers. The shortlists cover 13 categories spanning the breadth of the...