Protection
OH 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 moreLifeSearch agrees advice deal with Smart Insurance and Post Office brands
LifeSearch has agreed an exclusive deal offering protection advice and guidance to Neilson Financial Services customers whose brands include Smart Insurance, Post Office, British Seniors and Cover Today. The advice firm will...
Read moreParents far more likely to have inadequate life insurance – Hargreaves Lansdown
Parents are far more likely to have inadequate life insurance than couples with no children, according to Hargreaves Lansdown's Savings and Resilience Barometer for July 2023. Sarah Coles, head of personal finance...
Read moreAdvisers will recommend protection more due to Consumer Duty
Advisers believe they will be making more protection insurance recommendations as a result of the Consumer Duty, according to research from Guardian. The insurer also found advisers did not feel introducing the...
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 moreAwareness of Hong Kong employee insurance requirements drops
Only 55% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong are aware of the workplace coverage they are legally required to provide, according to research from QBE. The SME survey of...
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...
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