Individual Protection
Chesnara’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...
Read moreThird of consumers consider PMI an essential purchase – The Exeter
More than a third of UK consumers see private medical insurance (PMI) as an essential purchase. This is according to The Exeter's survey of 2,000 UK consumers aged between 18 and 70...
Read moreL&G and Spectrum.Life launch Spark
L&G has launched Spark in partnership with Spectrum.Life. Accessible via phone, laptop or desktop, Spark brings together all L&G’s health and wellbeing services under one roof, extending them to entire workforces and...
Read moreIntroducing… Declan Maggs, London & Country
Declan Maggs, protection specialist at London & Country, speaks to Health & Protection about how his brother-in-law inspired his move into protection, navigating the challenge of cancelled policies and why drinking Red...
Read moreA sense of belonging is built via trust, openness, and a culture that genuinely cares – Carly Wilden-Taylor, LV=
Rounding off Pride Month, Carly Wilden-Taylor, brand design and UX manager and Pride network lead at LV=, speaks to Health & Protection about there being more allyship across the sector, why inclusive...
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