Pivotal Growth has acquired mortgage and protection broker Morrison Ward Associates (MWA) for an undisclosed sum. Operating out of London and targeting a mid-to-high net worth customer base, MWA was founded in...
Read moreGroup private medical insurance (PMI) premiums are rising at such a level that some employers are considering ending cover entirely. But these companies are in a very small minority as the vast...
Read moreLegal & General has appointed Nicki Plews as head of product and proposition for retail protection. Plews joins Legal & General from Munich Re, where she was business development director responsible for...
Read moreNational Friendly has launched Friendly Shield which provides essential, non-underwritten cover for unforeseen eventualities. The provider said Friendly Shield is designed in response to adviser feedback to support stretched household finances from...
Read moreAxa Hong Kong and Macau has launched CareForAll Hospital Cash Plan which gives customers a daily hospital cash benefit and is accessed via a relaxed underwriting process. The plan aims to ensure...
Read moreMortgage and protection network New Leaf Distribution has promoted Daniel Hobbs from managing director to CEO, subject to regulatory approval. Current investment director, Sam Wallis will succeed Daniel Hobbs in the role...
Read moreBreast cancer was the most common cancer type affecting Vitality's female health claimants in 2023. For men it was skin and prostate cancer. The insurer's claims data shows breast cancer made up...
Read moreThe claims journey should be a hero journey bringing together supportive human interaction with technology interventions to smooth the process, says Scott Cadger, head of claims and underwriting strategy at Scottish...
Read moreAlthough ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) can afford to self-fund their medical expenses, international private medical insurance (IPMI) should still be considered as a worthwhile investment, especially with the costs of...
Read moreJust Mortgages has partnered with Co-op Legal Services to provide all clients with a free wills and estate planning legal review. The service enables brokers at Just Mortgages to support clients through...
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