The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have ditched their joint investigations and will not be taking action against former senior HBOS managers employed during the bank's collapse...
Read moreThe cost of the average insurance scam hit a record of more than £12,000 in 2021 as more than £1bn in fake claims were caught, according to data from the Association of...
Read moreArthur J. Gallagher & Co has acquired Louisiana-based insurance and benefits specialist Watkins Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2008, Watkins Group offers employee benefit solutions as well...
Read moreInsurance marketing organisation (IMO) Family First Life has partnered with field marketing organisation (FMO) life insurance company Ethos. Family First Life said with the partnership in place it expected to reach its...
Read moreRobo-advice is the top target of firms aiming to disrupt the financial services industry through the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Innovation Pathway, the regulator has revealed. The subject topped the list of...
Read moreIncome protection (IP) is the most desired group risk or healthcare benefit for employers but it is also one of the least commonly provided in schemes, according to research. In contrast more...
Read moreThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is requiring its staff to spend at least 40% of their working time each month in the office. Senior leaders are being encouraged to spend a minimum...
Read moreEnsuring application, underwriting and purchasing processes are as efficient as possible is vital for advisers to support their product recommendations to clients. But a cocktail of issues such as increased wait times...
Read morePrivate medical insurance (PMI) has surged in popularity as an employee benefit over the last year, according to XpertHR. Two thirds (65%) of employers surveyed in the latest research said they provided...
Read moreKaty Johnston, head of digital transformation at Canada Life, speaks to Health & Protection about being part of a team that managed her company's response to the pandemic, why she still seeks advice...
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