Protection

Mercer UK has appointed Benoit Hudon (pictured) as its president and CEO. The appointment, subject to FCA approval, sees Hudon succeed Sylvia Pozezanac, who has left Mercer. In addition to his new...

Zurich is lobbying government to legislate that larger companies make all vacancies where possible available on a part-time, job-share and flexible basis, unless there are specific business reasons why this is not...

Chartered Insurance Institute president Peter Blanc has warned society is drifting further away from seeking financial advice. He also committed to help build trust in insurance and financial services among consumers. Blanc...

Working To Wellbeing has seen a steady stream of people using its long Covid services throughout the pandemic but is concerned about the potential impact of the Omicron variant wave, according to...

Legal & General CEO Nigel Wilson has said he is "delighted" to have received a knighthood in the Queen's New Year Honours and thanked colleagues for their work which made it possible....

Insurer Chubb has appointed Bryce Johns as president of Chubb Life and senior vice president of the group. Johns will take on the role in April and joins from HSBC where he...

The Omicron Covid variant ripping through the country has had its impact on adviser firms as even those previously unscathed have reported staff absences in recent weeks. And the surge in demand...

Adviser firm Drewberry has joined group risk industry body Grid. The financial planning firm's advice services covers protection, personal finance, wealth management and employee benefits. Tom Conner, director at Drewberry said: "We've...

Unum UK has appointed Will Major (pictured) as chief change officer from Prudential, as the insurer announced a significant investment programme. Major's remit in the newly created position will be to deliver...

Protection industry figurehead Johnny Timpson has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's New Year honour's list. Timpson's award was for voluntary services to people with disabilities and to the financial sector....