Individual Protection

There has been a surge in the number of children using insurers' mental health support services during the pandemic. Health & Protection contacted insurers and service providers about the figures as part...

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...

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...

Discussions about the potential merger of Royal London and LV= have ceased. The pair of insurers released statements this morning confirming the decisions to move on individually. Royal London said its offer...

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...

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...

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...