Insurance and Protection
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Three quarters of consumers cite prompt claim payment as the top indicator of ‘good value’ protection
Almost three quarters (72%) of consumers believe the speed of any claim payment is the key driver of “good value” according to…
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HSBC Life supports more customers as it opens up value-added benefits
HSBC Life (UK) Limited is extending its Value-Added Benefits proposition to new customers who apply for protection cover via external distribution partners…
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National Friendly: Underwriter explains the importance of fairness & flexibility
National Friendly’s Head of Marketing Caitlin Dewar and Senior Underwriter John Fotheringham have discussed the latter’s fresh approach to underwriting. CD: John,…
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RedArc warns that it is vital insurers’ and employers’ support goes beyond the all-clear
Cancer is one of the conditions for which added-value support via health and protection insurances is most sought. RedArc’s experience is that…
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Private healthcare admissions hit record high amid NHS struggles
The latest Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) data shows that there were a record quarterly number of private healthcare admissions in Q4…
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UK workforce heading towards a dental care crisis
In April 2023, NHS dental charges in England jumped by a historic 8.5%, outstripping the growth in employees’ average pay (including bonuses)…
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Legal & General pays out a record £883 million retail protection claims in 2022
Legal & General paid out an average of over £2.4m retail protection claims a day in 2022, providing £883 million to 17,768…
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Broadstone: ‘Insurance Gap’ narrows: insured admissions accelerate as businesses invest in the health of their staff
Launched in 2022, the Broadstone Insurance Gap Index tracks the relative changes in self-pay and insured private medical treatments alongside NHS waiting…
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Final wishes missed as half of loved ones admit to not being aware of dying and funeral requests
Fears of final wishes not being carried out as loved ones say they weren’t aware of final requests, according to new research…
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BIBA 2023: Alan Vallance says more apprenticeships will boost insurance sector
Alan Vallance, CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute, spoke on the value of workplace apprenticeships to attracting new talent into the insurance…
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