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Nearly 7 million adults in UK have private medical insurance: Broadstone
Analysis by Broadstone has found that the number of adults with private medical insurance (PMI) has increased by one million over the past five years.
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CII New Generation group launches influencer recruitment campaign
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has launched a new campaign to address the insurance industry’s talent gap and common misconceptions around careers in the sector.
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London records largest protection gap in the UK
London was found to have the "most alarming" protection gap in the UK when considering sick pay and income protection, redundancy pay, critical illness cover (CIC) and life insurance, according to...
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The COVER Review October 2023: Is protection doing enough on Alzheimer's?
The October 2023 episode of The COVER Review is now live for members to watch, examines the level of cover and support it currently offers for Alzheimer's and dementia, and asks what more can be done.
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Sesame Bankhall and HSBC Life partner to boost protection offering
Sesame Network and PMS Mortgage Club, part of Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG), has announced a new partnership with HSBC Life to enhance its protection offering for advisers.
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Vicky Churcher to join IPTF as new co-chair
The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has announced that Vicky Churcher will become the industry body’s new co-chair, as Katie Crook-Davies will step down from the role at the end of the year.
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Spotlight: Eye Tumours
The Victoria Cohen Eye Cancer Charitable Trust is the chosen charity at this year’s COVER Excellence Awards. In this article Professor Mandeep Sagoo provides an introduction to eye tumours.
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CII chief executive Alan Vallance to step down in 2024
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) chief executive, Alan Vallance, is to step down next year.
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Underwriting challenges of the hazardous pursuits of HNW and UHNW individuals
Jacob Fay, protection specialist at John Lamb Hill Oldridge, reviews some of the underwriting challenges that come with securing cover for high-net work (HNW) and ultra high-net worth (UHNW) clients...
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Health issues impact finances of eight in 10 women
Research from AXA Health has found that 83% of women had their personal finances impacted in some way due to health issues.
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Third of workers with cancer are satisfied with workplace adjustments
Over one third (36%) of workers who have or had cancer in the workplace were satisfied that they received reasonable adjustments to their job to manage their health, according to research by Working...
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Black History Month: Equity is required for equal access to protection
During Black History Month 2023, Jaskeet Briah speaks to Dr. Sheun Oke, managing partner and chief executive of Emergenzz Financial Services, about the accessibility of protection products for Black...
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Health of older workers key to reducing number of economically inactive:...
Research from Broadstone has found that around 250,000 people aged between 50-64 are out of work due to chronic health conditions but are keen to rejoin the workforce.
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Employers overestimate staff understanding of health benefits: GRiD
Employers overestimate their workforces’ understanding of the health and wellbeing benefits they are offered via the workplace, according to new research by industry body Group Risk Development (GRiD).
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Health and wellbeing support important recruitment tool for two in three
Two thirds of employers (66%) stated that the health and wellbeing support they offered has played an important role in the recruitment and retention of staff, according to research by Towergate...
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Consumer Duty driving more protection conversations among mortgage advisers
Advisers believe the introduction of the Consumer Duty in July has resulted in an increase in protection conversations with mortgage clients, according to the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries...
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Healix records 200% rise in GP appointments via workplace
Healix has recorded a 200% increase in the number of GP appointments taken up by employees through their workplace since 2021.
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Nearly nine in 10 Brits experience more burnout symptoms than usual
Research by Cigna Healthcare has found that eight in 10 Brits (88%) have experienced more burnout symptoms than usual.
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Smartr365 rolls out enhanced protection offering for brokers
End-to-end mortgage platform, Smartr365, has launched a range of features and enhancements to support brokers sourcing protection packages for clients.
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Claims increase 15% for workplace health policies: ABI
Claims have increased by 15% for workplace health policies, with one million claims made in 2022 compared to 873,000 in 2021, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
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