Protection

Cirencester Friendly has promoted board member Andy Lucas to chairman. He succeeds Janice Banks, who is retiring after serving the maximum nine years on the board, the last two of which were...

MetLife UK has expanded the availability of its life and legacy services provided by Everest to group life policyholders to more people. Already accessible to spouses, partners and dependents of the insured employee,...

The power of physical activity to improve lives is being realised by those people engaging with the Vitality Programme, VitalityLife CEO Justin Taurog explains. The insurer has data from its 40 million...

Chesnara has raised £140m towards its £260m purchase of HSBC Life (UK). It raised the cash through a share rights issue which received 88% take-up that was launched alongside the announcement of...

While the zeitgeist feels "pretty bleak" for some members of the LGBTQ+ community, one of the country's largest life insurance intermediaries has chosen to "dial up" Pride celebrations this summer. LifeSearch's head...

Despite 50% of cancer cases being preventable, employers are struggling to align their workplace cancer strategies with the crucial need for prevention and early detection, Richard Browne hears.   With around 50%...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is likely to publish the next edition of its insurance strategy in the next couple of months, Health & Protection understands. The strategy will outline the regulator’s...

The group risk industry has warmly welcomed confirmation that death in service benefits will not be brought under the scope of inheritance tax (IHT) liabilities. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) also confirmed...

Vast swathes of the population still do not think protection cover is for them, this perception persists particularly among the young, renters, mothers and carers and even some areas of the business...

National Friendly has added dental support from Toothfairy for all new members of its Friendly Shield product. Powered by Toothfairy, the health-regulated smart dental app is designed by dentists, and operated in...