Cancer is rising among younger people and it’s driving higher claims in the protection industry, the Women in Protection conference heard. More than 40% of payments across life, critical illness and income...
Read moreAssessing and updating economic models is vital to effectively return more people back into work, according to Sarah Woolnough, CEO of the Kings Fund. Woolnough explained this was especially important given the...
Read moreBritish Friendly is more than doubling its higher benefit limit on income protection (IP), adding a new two-year deferred period option and expanded wellbeing services for members. The mutual will increase the...
Read moreBluecrest Wellness members who receive abnormal results from cancer screening tests will receive specialist clinical support from Perci Health. The service is designed to help customers better understand their results, navigate next...
Read moreBupa UK Insurance CEO Richard Washington and Legal & General retail CEO Laura Mason have been appointed to the Association of British Insurers’ (ABI) board. Mason’s appointment follows L&G re-joining the ABI...
Read moreAccess Financial Services has engaged Matt Chapman, The Protection Coach, to work with its advisers. Chapman (pictured), a former adviser turned specialist trainer, will provide his coaching and training services to Access...
Read moreMedicash has launched a low-cost digital wellbeing plan including neurodiversity, vision and menopause benefits which will also be added to other plans. The Remedi digital-first health plan is priced at £1.95 per...
Read moreAn estimated 148.8 million working days were lost because of sickness or injury in 2025 - still almost 10 million more than pre-pandemic, according to official data. The Office for National Statistics...
Read moreProtection network compliance directors have been warned to change their stance on restricting intermediaries from selling two single life policies, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) aware of the issues around economic...
Read moreMortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) is targeting entry to the FTSE 250 after joining the main market of the London Stock Exchange today. The mortgage and protection intermediary and network left the Alternative...
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