Canada Life is witnessing greater demand for line manager training in subject areas previously considered "off the agenda" like menopause training. Ian Ranger, head of claims and medical underwriting at the insurer...
Read moreRoyal London's new business sales of protection products fall 43% year-on-year, according to the mutual's interim results for the first six months of 2022. New protection business sales were down to £12m...
Read moreThe Bank of England is predicting UK inflation will hit just over 13% in the fourth quarter of the year which will coincide with the country entering a year-long recession. In a...
Read moreThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) expects implementing its appointed representative (AR) regime overhaul to cost the financial services sector around £7.6m per year. It anticipates larger firms taking the highest expense with...
Read moreDigital health app Peppy has partnered with global insurance consultant Lockton to offer gender-specific health services for the employees of its UK-based clients. Through Peppy’s app, employees of Lockton clients can access...
Read morePhoenix Group has acquired Sun Life UK, a closed book UK life insurance company, from Sun Life Financial for £248m. The acquisition is expected to deliver around £470m of incremental long-term cash...
Read moreLSL Property Services has reported a 2% fall in protection sales during the first six months of 2022 but said it believes the firm has increased its market share as the overall...
Read morePrincipal firms must investigate the history of their appointed representatives (AR) including other principal firms they worked for and why their previous relationship came to an end. The requirements are being introduced...
Read moreDavid Taylor has been promoted to managing director of Punter Southall Aspire's employee benefits business. Taylor (pictured) joined the firm back in February to lead its health and protection practice. He joined...
Read moreThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is halving the notice period firms will need to give it ahead of engaging an appointed representative (AR) along with making several other changes to its incoming...
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