UK protection and health insurer The Exeter has announced the appointments of Ali Law as Chief Information Officer and Toby Bainbridge in the newly created role of Head of Insurance Solutions. Ali Law, Chief Information Officer Ali brings a wealth of experience...
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The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Pensions and Insurance Industries
Looking forward to 2024, the trajectory of AI technology and how it will transform innovation, trust, security, and efficacy in financial services is very exciting. Here, Stuart Breyer, CEO of Mallowstreet which is an online social network and educational events...
Almost half of Cirencester Friendly claims in 2023 were from millennials
95.8% of claims paid, up 0.4% on 2022 figures An average of 94.5% of claims paid over the past decade In total, more than £9.3 million was paid to Members in benefits 32% of claims related to accidents, 25% to musculoskeletal issues and...
Annual health insurance set for significant growth in coming months
Annual health insurance is set for significant growth this year driven by concerns about NHS waiting lists and continuing doctor strikes. New research by Consumer Intelligence for Smart Money People, the financial services customer insight platform,...
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Royal London extends online trusts to whole of life
Mutual insurer Royal London has made further improvements to its digital services by extending its online, signature-free, trust into the...
Women are twice as likely to access support via their partner’s insurance as vice versa
Analysis of RedArc’s claims data shows that women are twice as likely to access health and wellbeing support as a benefit of their...
The Critical Illness Gap Leaving Unaware Policy Holders at Risk
Research from Vitality Life Insurance has found half (51%) of those with Critical Illness Cover (CIC) aren’t fully aware of the conditions...
The Exeter: 75% of UK health advisers expect interest in private healthcare plans to further increase in 2024
A survey from UK protection and health insurer The Exeter has revealed that 75% of UK health insurance advisers expect customer interest...
The Exeter sees 131% increase in usage of HealthWise member benefits app in 2023
UK protection and health insurer The Exeter has released new data showing that its member benefits app, HealthWise, experienced a 131%...
Almost a third of employees admit to ‘pulling a sickie’ at work – MetLife UK
30% of employees have or would call in sick to miss work, despite feeling healthy However, cases of actual staff burnout and mental health...
Shepherds Friendly recognised as 5x Best Performing Provider by Defaqto
Shepherds Friendly, one of Britain’s oldest mutual societies with over 100,000 members, has achieved five top three positions for Best...
STEP responds to the Ministry of Justice consultation on the storage and retention of wills
STEP, the professional body for inheritance advisers, has responded to the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on the storage and retention...
LifeSearch announces move into Private Health Insurance adviceÂ
LifeSearch, the independent UK protection advice specialist, has announced the extension of its advice services to include private health...
Government announces new taskforce to tackle rising economic inactivity due to sickness in the workforce: Broadstone comments
Following this afternoon’s announcement from the DWP (Department of Work & Pensions) about the new Occupational Health Taskforce to...
Insurance & Protection Podcast special #1 Delivering a great tech experience – with Magiclick’s Mark Lusted
In this week’s IFA Talk podcast, Sue and Brandon are looking at the world of technology, how the use of tech has changed so dramatically...
One in four of those supported by RedArc were helped back to work
According to RedArc’s patient survey data, the nurse-led health and wellbeing company helped one in four of those it supported to stay in...
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