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Sales of long-term care insurance have grown by just over 75% in the last four years and by 35% alone in 2025. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) figures show that, although it...

The proposed takeover of Spire Healthcare has been extended into yet another month to allow Toscafund Asset Management to arrange the funding for the potential £1bn deal. Toscafund has confirmed to the...

In this second instalment of our mini-series revealing the former lives of professionals operating across the protection and health sectors, Chris McDonald, business development manager at Guardian, tells Health & Protection about...

The treasury collected slightly less in inheritance tax insurance (IHT) receipts in July, according to HM Revenue and Customs. Inheritance tax income fell to £868m during the month, slightly down from £871m...

The role of protection advisers is vital in reaching customers who fear there is no point in applying for cover due to a past mental health condition. Meanwhile, an advertising campaign may...

BetterHome has entered into an agreement to acquire Mortgage Support Services (MSS). MSS is the parent company of Stonebridge and a range of mortgage, protection and technology businesses. The proposed transaction remains subject to...

Eleos has reached an agreement to embed its digital life insurance and income protection solution into Homebox’s platform. The deal means Eleos is embedded directly into Homebox as a co-branded solution, so...

The Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) is calling for greater collaboration between the NHS and independent sector to improve cancer patient care and efficiency across the healthcare system. The call follows publication...

AIA Group achieved 10% growth in value of new business (VONB) completed in H1 2026, while operating profit after tax for the year rose to $4.16bn, up 13% per share over the...

All income protection (IP) insurers should help the growing number of people who survive cancer back into work to reduce future claims, Dr Julie Denning has told Health & Protection. “I would...