In my role, I hear a lot about the challenges of getting customers to see the value in protection. But one recent conversation I had with a broker stuck with me. This...
Read moreVitality has hired Dr Rishi Patel as clinical operations director from Bupa where he was head of health services proposition. Patel (pictured) joined the leadership team within the health insurance business for...
Read moreHigh medical inflation is the biggest driver of benefits costs across the world and many employers are planning to renegotiate insurance contracts, according to Aon's 2025 Global Benefits Trends Study. The study...
Read moreRoyal London almost trebled its new protection sales in the first half of the year thanks to soaring interest in high-net-worth and inheritance tax-related products. The mutual also highlighted a "buoyant" protection...
Read moreBupa saw significant growth in membership numbers, revenue and profits across the group in the first half of 2025, but UK profitability slipped as higher claims, adviser commission and investment took hold....
Read moreCancer has long been a central concern for the health and protection industry. Today, the urgency to rethink how we support people affected by cancer is growing. With more people living...
Read moreThe Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) have raised concerns about a proposal put forward by Lord Kinnock for a tax hike on private healthcare. The...
Read moreSince introducing beneficiary nomination on its real life product in March The Exeter has seen six in 10 (60%) single life policies including a nominated beneficiary. It added a further 10% of...
Read moreAxa Health has hired Jordan Ayrey as SME distribution director from Bupa where he was head of consumer intermediary. He will join Axa Health in November and will lead SME distribution, driving...
Read moreThe most common service occupational health providers deliver typically costs as much as £200 per employee and can often cost much more, according to government research. The data from the Department for...
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