Mental Health

Health & Protection is launching its inaugural international private medical insurance (IPMI) report including provider service ratings. The report is available to download for free by advisers, intermediaries and brokers operating in...

Zurich has launched standalone critical illness (CI) cover for customers who do not want a product combined with life insurance. It is also widening its Total Permanent Disability (TPD) definition, offering standard...

Royal London has enhanced its Helping Hand service to include health and wellbeing support for new customers with the add-ons going live for existing customers soon. The enhancements mean customers who purchase...

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...

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...

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...