Individual Protection
Reassured appoints Laura Benton to newly-created chief customer officer role
Reassured has appointed Laura Benton to chief customer officer (CCO) - a newly created role with responsiblity for the development of Reassured’s customer strategy. Benton, who co-founded Reassured, previously held the role...
Read moreMortality rates keep falling but middle-aged men dying faster than pre-pandemic – CMI
Overall mortality in the first half of 2025 was lower than in the first half of any other year, and 0.5% of a full year’s mortality lower than in the first half...
Read moreGlobal life insurance premium growth will slow significantly to 1% – Swiss Re
Life insurance premium increases will "slow significantly" to 1% this year across the globe, according to the Swiss Re Institute. According to Swiss Re Institute's World Insurance sigma, following a strong 2024,...
Read moreMaintaining individual CI sales amid a continued cost of living crisis – analysis
Individual critical illness (CI) sales remain intrinsically linked to the buying of a home. But as the population continues to put off the purchase of property to later in life, the individual...
Read moreChesnara’s HSBC Life UK acquisition could pose ‘real loss’ for protection industry – advisers
Chesnara's acquisition of HSBC Life UK could pose a "real loss" for the protection industry - particularly if instant underwriting decisions disappear. This is according to advisers Health & Protection spoke to...
Read moreHowden appoints chief client officer for Asia
Howden Asia has announced the appointment of Hamish Ravindran as chief client officer for Asia. Ravindran has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, spanning underwriting, client services, and...
Read moreProtection sector needs to share stories about product development – Kate Garraway
Protection insurers should share stories explaining the how and why behind their product development, according to Kate Garraway. Pictured left in conversation with In Jo Miller, the Good Morning Britain host (pictured)...
Read moreProtection must up its game on tackling misrepresentation – Deacon
The protection insurance sector needs to up its game in addressing misrepresentation so more claims are paid. This is according to Phil Deacon, who led the Income Protection Task Force's (IPTF) ‘7...
Read moreThe sad irony was Derek’s last email was to sort out income protection – Kate Garraway
Kate Garraway's late husband's Derek's last email was to sort out his income protection. But the cover was never finalised as he was one of the many millions who would fall victim...
Read moreChesnara to buy HSBC Life UK in £260m deal
Chesnara plc has today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire HSBC Life (UK) Ltd for £260m. Completion is expected in early 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The...
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