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Health and protection insurers boost UK economy by £6.1bn

WEBYvonne Braun, director of health and protection policy at the ABI, said: “These striking figures show that health and protection insurance is vital for the health of …

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Top five insurers ranked on underwriting performance – which is …

WEBThe specialist health insurer has been buoyed by its best-in-class expense ratio, which stood at 31.9% for 2020 after it reported operating expenses of £663.4m. …

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Axa snaps up former Aviva director for top spot at health division

WEBAt Allianz, Smith was responsible for providing personal lines insurance for 3.7m customers across all major distribution channels. “Heather is a strong and …

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Simply Business selects insurtech MGA as health insurance …

WEBEquipsme’s health insurance plans are backed by AXA Health and are designed for small businesses. Equipsme’s founder Matthew Reed said: “Now more …

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Claire Russell: Industry's 'work hard, play hard' culture can create

WEBAccording to Mental Health in Business, which provides mental health first aid training and workplace coaching, mental illness is the largest single ‘disease’ burden …

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New accident, absence, health and travel insurance MGA launches

WEBThe firm, which was founded by Vered Lobel, is based in London and will primarily focus on providing accident, absence, health and travel insurance for …

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Ardonagh Advisory expanding health and protection portfolio …

WEBThe Glasgow-based healthcare insurance broker offers advice on private medical insurance and employee benefits, including life assurance, critical illness and …

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Q&A: Insurance staffer seeks to clamp down on harmful suicide …

WEBTo ensure more help and support is given to individuals who are in a mental health crisis and are searching for harmful content online, I utilised my skill set in IT and cyber …

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Google company 'to move into health insurance'

WEBGoogle sister company Verily, the Alphabet group’s healthcare subsidiary, is reported to have held talks with insurers about jointly bidding for contracts that would …

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Ardonagh Advisory plans to purchase personal medical and …

WEBFounded in 2008, Cirencester-headquartered Usay provides services around health insurance, life insurance and income protection. The business has 195 …

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Real Health Institute launches pain management programme

WEBThe Real Health Institute has launched its pilot pain management programme for the personal injury sector. The company has been working closely with …

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Capita acquires BMI Health Services Archive Insurance Times

WEBThe Capita Group has announced the acquisition of BMI Health Services, the occupational health division of General Healthcare Group, for an undisclosed sum. The …

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LMA creates coronavirus exclusion clause for ‘frankly uninsurable

WEBIn March, the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) – a membership organisation for Lloyd’s managing agents and associates – reacted to the ongoing coronavirus …

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AXA sells Denplan to Simplyhealth News Insurance Times

WEBAXA has sold Denplan to Simplyhealth Group for £115m. The sale follows the French insurer’s disposal of its UK life business last year, and comes as its advisory …

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Aviva adds wellbeing services to personal accident and business …

WEBBy Isobel Rafferty 30 January 2024. ‘Mental health and wellbeing is an area of concern for many employers’, says business head. Aviva has added a package of wellbeing …

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BHSF acquires Forester Health Online only Insurance Times

WEBAn agreement has been reached for BHSF to acquire Forester Health with effect from 2 January 2008. Foresters Group bought Forester Health, which carried on …

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Who is the most profitable insurer in UKGI

WEBAviva Insurance was the largest UK-based underwriting arm of the group with GWP of £5.3bn – equal to 98% of total premiums for Aviva in the UK. Property continues …

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Employee mental health and financial uncertainty top concerns for …

WEBOne third (33%) of respondents identified business health and safety as a key concern – an increase of 32.6% compared to last year. Meanwhile, 36% of …

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HSE highlights importance of safety reps in workplace

WEBA Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report has confirmed evidence of a positive link between the appointment of safety representatives and levels of health and …

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GRP-owned Premier Choice Healthcare buys Bournemouth-based …

WEBGlobal Risk Partners’ (GRP) healthcare hub Premier Choice Healthcare (PCH) has now made its second acquisition since joining the broking group last year – it …

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Briefing: Educating policyholders on pet health could reduce …

WEBEducation. Educating pet owners about their pet’s health can be likened to the way the cyber insurance market has looked at educating firms and individuals as a …

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UK travel insurance sector undergoing post-Covid pricing …

WEBA new world. As Covid-19 has become more controlled, its influence on travel insurance pricing has somewhat subsided. However, fresh challenges are being …

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