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MPs urge government to consider IP for keeping people in work
The Work and Pensions Select Committee has called on government to consider the role income protection can play in enabling people to stay in and return to work. The call came in...
Read moreMore than a third of working age people have long-term health concerns as absence rates climb
More than a third of working age people are suffering prolonged physical or mental health issues and the number with many issues has soared in the last four years. Musculoskeletal (MSK) and...
Read moreMajority of consumers unprotected but cash plans and IP tick up – FCA
There was a slight increase in protection and health insurance coverage in the two-year period since the pandemic first, hit fuelled by growing appetite for health cash plans and income protection. However...
Read moreOH terms ‘woolly and narrow’ but PMI sector must embrace Treasury tax consultation
The health insurance sector is being urged to participate in HM Treasury’s workplace health consultation but “has a job on its hands” to convince the department that tax incentives are worthwhile. However,...
Read moreCII puts out ESG guide to better inform SME brokers
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has published a guide to better inform small and medium sized (SME) brokers of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. The launch follows research carried out by...
Read moreABI and AMII will renew case for PMI tax relief but BIBA hesitant
Industry bodies from across the health and protection sector are planning to respond to government's call to make the case for tax relief on private medical insurance (PMI) provided though the workplace....
Read morePrincipal firms tightening AR supervision and operational resilience rises – FCA
Principal firms have tightened up control of their appointed representatives (AR) as a result of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) focus on the area. The regulator’s practitioner panel research found the majority...
Read moreWomen hit harder by poor workplace mental health
Women are finding the workplace is adversely affecting their mental health more than men, according to research from Nuffield Health. The provider's Healthier Nation Index which surveyed 8,000 UK adults found 48%...
Read moreOne in five firms say FCA engagement on embedding Consumer Duty ‘not effective’
One in five firms believe the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has not been effective in engaging with firms as they plan for and embed the new flagship Consumer Duty. More than one...
Read moreFCA service levels improve but authorisations remain below target
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) improved its service levels performance last year but is still lagging behind targets for dealing with firm authorisations and approved persons. The regulator said it achieved or...
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