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The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is developing new guidance around how employee health data should be collected and used in light of the pandemic. In particular, the guidance will highlight that "health...

Not enough is being done by employers to support the mental health of their staff despite them largely acting on commitments to tackle physical health and wellbeing issues, according to findings from...

Voting for the Health & Protection Awards 2022 has gone live. Advisers, brokers and other intermediaries can vote here to recognise the providers they believe have been outstanding in their fields during...

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...

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...

Rehabilitation provider HCML has appointed Nick Delaney as CEO following the firm's acquisition in November by investor Apposite Capital. Delaney (pictured) spent seven years at Ascenti where he was CEO until 2018,...

During our first year Health & Protection has tackled the breaking news and major issues of the industry and analysed the key trends driving the market. We have also interviewed the key...

As we reach the end of what has been a momentous year for the sector, Health & Protection looks back on 2021. During the year our analyses have covered a wide range...

Next year should see a greater focus on educating advisers and customers about how protection insurance can help them, Legal & General and Zurich have said. The insurers believe it is time...