Group Risk

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...

Zurich has seen its life insurance business grow as the multi-national focuses on increasing its protection sales. The insurer reported growth in its protection sales in the UK and its overall global...

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...

While more employers feel greater responsibility for their staff health and wellbeing, the number of firms prepared to formalise a strategy to do anything about it remains unchanged on last year. This...

Proposed changes to the general data protection regulation (GDPR) legislation could make artificial intelligence (AI) easier to use when processing health data. This is according to Gareth Rees, senior associate in the...

Mattioli Woods has seen revenue rise by 69% buoyed by new acquisitions but profits dipped due to transaction costs, according to results for the six months ended 30 November 2021. The group...

Howden has appointed Nicolas Aubert (pictured) as CEO for its business in France. Aubert was most recently Willis Towers Watson's head of Great Britain and CEO of Willis Limited, which he left...

Royal London's proposed merger with LV= has moved a step closer as the two providers confirmed exploratory talks have taken place amid a shake up of LV='s board who are taking responsibility...

Punter Southall Aspire has joined group risk industry body Grid. Commenting on the development, David Taylor, managing principal – health and protection at Punter Southall Aspire, said: "I really believe that what...

Insurers say they are continuing work to ensure the needs of vulnerable customers and those with mental health issues are met, and that providers always abide with the Equality Act. The Association...