Group Risk

Unum UK has launched a digital portal for employers with online claims tracking, absence management and rehabilitation referral capabilities.  The portal is designed to simplify the claims process, giving users the ability...

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is expecting a third consecutive year with no additional levy for advisers operating in the protection and health insurance sectors. Those working in the mortgage broker...

Advisers, intermediaries, insurers and other financial services firms could be forced to pay fees for complaints made to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) when they are submitted. This would reverse the current...

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will introduce a £250 case fee for complaints submitted by claims management companies (CMCs) and other professional representatives. Meanwhile the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out significant reforms to be made to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). This includes an overhaul and replacement of the FCA Certification...

The Labour government has requested both leading financial regulators to review the rules governing mutual organisations to “unlock the full potential of the mutual and cooperative sector in the UK”. Economic secretary...

The NHS waiting list for treatment in England dipped by 70,000 in September although it remained around 7.6 million where it has been for a year. According to the latest data, there...

Aviva saw a drop in new business completions in both its protection and health insurance operations in the first nine months of 2024. However, the insurer has contrasting projections for the sectors...

David Hynam, CEO of LV= has been named the top Outstanding Executives Role Model in the world by public participation charity Involve UK for his advocacy and support for the LGBTQ+ community. ...

The UK Health & Protection Awards 2024 supplement is out now with all the highlights from the night. It includes all the winners, shortlists, photos from the night and insight into the...