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<title>AXA UK &amp; Ireland announce new general counsel appointment</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Caroline Riddy has returned to AXA UK &amp; Ireland (AXA UK&amp;I) as general counsel, starting her new role on 7th April.]]></description>
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<title>TRM adds to specialist PMI division with new appointment</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Right Mortgage &amp; Protection Network (TRM) announced the appointment of Gemma Penkethman as PMI supervision &amp; development manager.]]></description>
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<title>L&amp;G’s group protection unveils new digital mental health journey</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The online pathway has been added to L&amp;G's Spark app, offering mental health support for those who prefer digital access over phone calls.]]></description>
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<title>Freedom Health Insurance expands musculoskeletal support with new partnership</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The insurer has partnered with Ascenti Physio to deliver Freedom Physiotherapy, aimed at enhancing access to early musculoskeletal (MSK) support.]]></description>
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<title>Targeted support is coming. Is the protection industry ready for the evidence burden?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/blogs/targeted-support-is-coming-is-the-protection-industry-ready-for-the-evidence-burden.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Ben Cave, chief product officer (CPO) at Aveni, explains why he feels the FCA's upcoming targeted support regime will create significant shifts in the protection market.]]></description>
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<title>Unlocking GI opportunities in the remortgage boom</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Nasar Hussain, director of intermediated household at Paymentshield, says not only are advisers missing opportunities to add value to their client relationships and help to ensure that their clients are adequately protected, but they’re also losing out on a potential income stream.]]></description>
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<title>Younger advisers show more scepticism towards AI than their older peers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[46% of advisers support AI in underwriting, compared with 35% in claims.]]></description>
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<title>Why protection conversations matter more than ever for mortgage clients</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/blogs/why-protection-conversations-matter-more-than-ever-for-mortgage-clients.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Cavendish Online explores how protection conversations fit into the mortgage advice process, particularly at a time when pressures are higher.]]></description>
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<title>AXA UK &amp; Ireland creates new UK general insurance business </title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[AXA UK &amp; Ireland has announced the creation of a new general insurance business, AXA Insurance UK, bringing together its UK commercial and retail business units under a single leadership structure.]]></description>
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<title>Ceta expands panel with new standard household product</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Ceta launches ClearSure, a standard household notional insurance product, as data shows 70% of UK homes remain underinsured against their rebuild cost.]]></description>
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<title>Guardian upgrades adviser portal to include more real-time policy details</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The improvements to the adviser portal are designed to help clients throughout the life of their policies.]]></description>
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<title>Bupa unveils new DNA-driven prevention pathways</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Bupa’s new prevention pathways aim to prevent breast cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes before symptoms surface.]]></description>
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<title>Life insurance adoption: turning demand into action</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[James Shattock, L&amp;G's managing director, UK protection, examines how advisers and providers can drive greater life insurance adoption in today's economic climate.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva’s AI underwriting tool extended to support critical illness cover</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The industry-first AI tool summarises medical reports for underwriters to review.]]></description>
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<title>UnderwriteMe launches AI Engine aiming to help insurers expand audit coverage</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/underwriteme-launches-ai-engine-aiming-to-help-insurers-expand-audit-coverage.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The AI Engine is designed to automate post-issue audit misrepresentation detection.]]></description>
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<title>Skipton teams up with LifeSearch to provide tailored protection advice</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Skipton Building Society has partnered with LifeSearch to give over one million members access to unbiased life insurance, critical illness, and income protection advice.]]></description>
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<title>Cancer diagnoses rising earlier in working life, data shows</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Cancer claims among employees under 40 rose by 36% between 2024 and 2025, according to Unum UK’s Group Income Protection data.]]></description>
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<title>"We advocate for patients - no two cancer journeys or treatment plans are the same"</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/blogs/we-advocate-for-patients-no-two-cancer-journeys-or-treatment-plans-are-the-same.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Rebecca Minton marks National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day by sharing her thoughts on the importance of practical and emotional support for all cancer patients.]]></description>
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<title>First new UK life insurer authorised in almost two decades</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/first-new-uk-life-insurer-authorised-in-almost-two-decades.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Certua Life has announced its launch, with technology at the centre of its aims.]]></description>
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<title>Life insurance for those aged 55+ costing over a third more than in 2020</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The report by Confused.com Life Insurance identified that the younger the buyer of the policy, the cheaper it tends to be.]]></description>
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<title>CIExpert’s 'Critical Thinking 2026' exposes stark reality of protection misunderstanding</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ciexperts-critical-thinking-2026-exposes-stark-reality-of-protection-misunderstanding.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The second 'Critical Thinking' report highlights the power of adviser explanations in changing minds about income protection and critical illness.]]></description>
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<title>Insurer fined over £10.6m by PRA due to solvency miscalculation</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/insurer-fined-over-106m-by-pra-due-to-solvency-miscalculation.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The miscalculation caused UKI Limited to overstate its solvency to the PRA and to the market.]]></description>
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<title>£8.2bn inheritance tax haul boosts whole of life insurance, but experts warn of risks</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/82bn-inheritance-tax-haul-boosts-whole-of-life-insurance-but-experts-warn-of-risks.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Inheritance tax’s record rise means more people are taking out whole of life insurance policies, but living longer could end up costing policyholders thousands.]]></description>
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<title>Cancer and mental health among the top conditions referred to RedArc</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/cancer-and-mental-health-among-the-top-conditions-referred-to-redarc.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[RedArc reports that 51% of all cases since 2021 are made up of cancer, mental health issues, and musculoskeletal disorders.]]></description>
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<title>Specialist insurer added to Paymentshield’s landlord insurance panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/specialist-insurer-added-to-paymentshields-landlord-insurance-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Arkel will join Paymentshield’s landlord insurance panel as the sector looks toward the Renters Rights Act.]]></description>
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<title>Life Insurance Playbook launched by The Wealthy Advisers Club</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/life-insurance-playbook-launched-by-the-wealthy-advisers-club.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The book focuses on strategies to increase sales of protection products.]]></description>
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<title>Confidence vs reality: many workers feel financially resilient but lack protection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/confidence-vs-reality-many-workers-feel-financially-resilient-but-lack-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[LV= finds a 'perception gap' as it reports that 68% of UK workers feel financially confident, but over four in ten have no protection in place.]]></description>
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<title>Source Insurance announces new integration with HPS Insurance</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/source-insurance-announces-new-integration-with-hps-insurance.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The partnership will see Source embed its quotation platform into HPS Insurance’s CRM system.]]></description>
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<title>L&amp;G chief appointed to director of insurance at FCA</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landg-chief-appointed-to-director-of-insurance-at-fca.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The FCA has made two new senior leadership appointments with the aim of strengthening key areas.]]></description>
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<title>Prevention-first group risk could reshape workforce cancer support, L&amp;G reports</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/prevention-first-group-risk-could-reshape-workforce-cancer-support-landg-reports.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[New data from Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) reveals the importance of early intervention as cancer cases increase among younger people.]]></description>
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<title>British Friendly: over £4.9m paid in claims as decision times cut</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/british-friendly-over-49m-paid-in-claims-as-decision-times-cut.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[British Friendly reveals that it has paid 88.61% of claims and has reduced its average claims decision time.]]></description>
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<title>The Right Mortgage &amp; Protection Network marks International Women’s Day with gender equality push</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-right-mortgage-and-protection-network-marks-international-womens-day-with-gender-equality-push.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Right Mortgage &amp; Protection Network (TRM) will celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 by featuring at Legal &amp; General's 'Together We Rise - Celebrating Women &amp; Male Allies' event.]]></description>
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<title>UnderwriteMe adds Guardian’s IP to protection platform</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/underwriteme-adds-guardians-ip-to-protection-platform.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The addition of Guardian’s income protection (IP) makes its full suite of protection products available on UnderwriteMe's platform.]]></description>
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<title>Affordability and product quality emerge as top priorities for advisers and clients</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/affordability-and-product-quality-emerge-as-top-priorities-for-advisers-and-clients.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[New survey data from The Exeter shows that affordability and product quality have both grown in importance over the last year.]]></description>
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<title>Less than 20% of UK adults have adequate protection against financial shocks</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/less-than-20-of-uk-adults-have-adequate-protection-against-financial-shocks.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[This is despite the reveal that over four in ten Britons believe they hold sufficient cover, according to new research by Iress.]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly aims for expansion with new underwriting appointment</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-aims-for-expansion-with-new-underwriting-appointment.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[John Fotheringhan has been promoted to head of underwriting at the Society.]]></description>
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<title>Holloway Friendly targets growth with new Board appointment</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/holloway-friendly-targets-growth-with-new-board-appointment.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/holloway-friendly-targets-growth-with-new-board-appointment.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[John Gunn has joined Holloway Friendly as non-executive director.]]></description>
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<title>New PDG adviser survey reveals barriers to selling more protection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/new-pdg-adviser-survey-reveals-barriers-to-selling-more-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/new-pdg-adviser-survey-reveals-barriers-to-selling-more-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Underwriting delays are revealed as the main barrier to writing more protection, while advisers expect life insurance sales to increase.]]></description>
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<title>Adviser confidence in protection demand is growing, The Exeter reports</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/adviser-confidence-in-protection-demand-is-growing-the-exeter-reports.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/adviser-confidence-in-protection-demand-is-growing-the-exeter-reports.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[New data from The Exeter shows that advisers are more confident than last year, while rising business costs have become a bigger issue.]]></description>
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<title>CIExpert set to launch 'Critical Thinking 2026'</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ciexpert-set-to-launch-critical-thinking-2026.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ciexpert-set-to-launch-critical-thinking-2026.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Early findings in the second edition of CIExpert’s annual research highlight significant shifts in how advisers recommend critical illness cover (CIC).]]></description>
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<title>Shepherds Friendly launches adviser-focused campaign to celebrate bicentennial</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/shepherds-friendly-launches-adviser-focused-campaign-to-celebrate-bicentennial.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/shepherds-friendly-launches-adviser-focused-campaign-to-celebrate-bicentennial.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The mutual society has unveiled its '200 Years Together' initiative, with activities centring on its relationship with advisers.]]></description>
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<title>Andy Philo: Inside Track brings "energy and collaboration into the protection space"</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/andy-philo-inside-track-brings-energy-and-collaboration-into-the-protection-space.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/andy-philo-inside-track-brings-energy-and-collaboration-into-the-protection-space.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Andy Philo stresses the importance of "a united effort" around financial education in the protection industry, as Vitality looks towards Inside Track 2026.]]></description>
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<title>Consumers prioritising pet insurance over personal protection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/consumers-prioritising-pet-insurance-over-personal-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/consumers-prioritising-pet-insurance-over-personal-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[LV= reveals that pet insurance is outpacing the uptake of personal cover among UK workers.]]></description>
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<title>UnderwriteMe: Inside Track provides "invaluable insights in the protection space"</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/underwriteme-inside-track-provides-invaluable-insights-in-the-protection-space.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/underwriteme-inside-track-provides-invaluable-insights-in-the-protection-space.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Nilesh Patel explores how education around definitions can lead to "better customer advice and outcomes," as UnderwriteMe looks towards Inside Track 2026.]]></description>
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<title>Brokers face pressure to preserve covid-19 insurance claims as deadline approaches</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/brokers-face-pressure-to-preserve-covid-19-insurance-claims-as-deadline-approaches.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/brokers-face-pressure-to-preserve-covid-19-insurance-claims-as-deadline-approaches.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Businesses urged to take immediate action on unresolved claims made through brokers.]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly expands intermediary reach as adviser protection demand grows</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-expands-intermediary-reach-as-adviser-protection-demand-grows.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-expands-intermediary-reach-as-adviser-protection-demand-grows.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Demand for Income Protection products at the heart of growth, National Friendly reports.]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows launches beneficiary nomination</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/scottish-widows-launches-beneficiary-nomination.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/scottish-widows-launches-beneficiary-nomination.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Scottish Widows has introduced beneficiary nomination to help ensure money goes to the right people and to speed up payments to beneficiaries after a bereavement, without the need to wait for probate.]]></description>
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<title>Next Intelligence launches new protection referral service </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/next-intelligence-launches-new-protection-referral-service.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/next-intelligence-launches-new-protection-referral-service.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Next Intelligence has announced the launch of a new protection referral service, offering members an alternative to writing their own protection business. ]]></description>
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<title>Going it alone: half of solo homeowners have no protection buffer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/going-it-alone-half-of-solo-homeowners-do-not-have-income-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/going-it-alone-half-of-solo-homeowners-do-not-have-income-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[49% of solo mortgage holders do not have income protection, Zurich Retail Protection reveals.]]></description>
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<title>"Simply not enough good protection reviews currently being undertaken," Emma Thomson warns</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/simply-not-enough-good-protection-reviews-currently-being-undertaken-emma-thomson-warns.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/simply-not-enough-good-protection-reviews-currently-being-undertaken-emma-thomson-warns.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Chair of the Protection Distributors Group (PDG) Emma Thomson responds to the FCA’s Pure Protection Market Study interim report.]]></description>
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<title>L&amp;G’s Retail Protection business reveals simplified policy documents</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landgs-retail-protection-business-reveals-simplified-policy-documents.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landgs-retail-protection-business-reveals-simplified-policy-documents.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The business has simplified its life and critical illness policy documents with the aim of helping advisers to explain cover details more clearly.]]></description>
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<title>iPipeline appoints VP of sales to drive UK growth</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ipipeline-appoints-vp-of-sales-to-drive-uk-growth.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ipipeline-appoints-vp-of-sales-to-drive-uk-growth.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[iPipeline has appointed Ben Grant as vice president of sales and marketing for iPipeline UK &amp; Europe. ]]></description>
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<title>ILAG expands membership with OneFamily and Beagle Street</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ilag-expands-membership-with-onefamily-and-beagle-street.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ilag-expands-membership-with-onefamily-and-beagle-street.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Trade body ILAG has confirmed OneFamily Group and protection brand Beagle Street have joined its membership community, alongside additional new members from the technology and legal sectors.]]></description>
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<title>62% of adviser firms unsure or unaware of CQC registration meaning in cancer support</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/62-of-adviser-firms-unsure-or-unaware-of-cqc-registration-meaning-in-cancer-support.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/62-of-adviser-firms-unsure-or-unaware-of-cqc-registration-meaning-in-cancer-support.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Research among 29 UK adviser firms found 38% say they understand what CQC registration means for clinically approved cancer care support, as the National Cancer Plan for England sets new ambitions.]]></description>
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<title>Reassured announces partnership with FOIL AI</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reassured-announces-partnership-with-foil-ai.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reassured-announces-partnership-with-foil-ai.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The partnership aims to help Reassured use AI to segment and analyse data.]]></description>
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<title>'Perception gap' widening as consumer understanding remains low</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/perception-gap-widening-as-consumer-understanding-remains-low.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/perception-gap-widening-as-consumer-understanding-remains-low.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Research by The Exeter and the AMI found that a lack of savings is also a factor, despite more advisers leading protection conversations.]]></description>
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<title>CIExpert adds Royal London to income protection comparison platform</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ciexpert-adds-royal-london-to-income-protection-comparison-platform.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ciexpert-adds-royal-london-to-income-protection-comparison-platform.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Royal London has joined CIExpert’s Income Protection Insight Zone, becoming the eighth insurer to be included in the platform.]]></description>
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<title>Shepherds Friendly: Inside Track combines "networking, collaboration, education and fun"</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/shepherds-friendly-inside-track-combines-networking-collaboration-education-and-fun.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/shepherds-friendly-inside-track-combines-networking-collaboration-education-and-fun.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Caroline Payne says that "the industry needs a proactive and collaborative approach," as Shepherds Friendly looks towards Inside Track 2026.]]></description>
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<title>Allianz UK launches new insurance for accident, sickness and unemployment</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/allianz-uk-launches-new-insurance-for-accident-sickness-and-unemployment.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/allianz-uk-launches-new-insurance-for-accident-sickness-and-unemployment.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The new short-term income protection policy by Allianz UK has been developed with AmTrust Specialty Limited and Wessex Group.]]></description>
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<title>Insurers sign open letter on cancer in wake of National Plan</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/insurers-sign-open-letter-on-cancer-in-wake-of-national-plan.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/insurers-sign-open-letter-on-cancer-in-wake-of-national-plan.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The letter is a response to England’s new 10-year cancer strategy.]]></description>
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<title>Iress launches automatic medical underwriting indicator</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/iress-launches-automatic-medical-underwriting-indicator.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/iress-launches-automatic-medical-underwriting-indicator.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Iress has announced the release of an automatic medical underwriting indicator across its life, critical illness and income protection services on The Exchange. ]]></description>
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<title>OneFamily and Scottish Friendly announce merger proposal</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/onefamily-and-scottish-friendly-announce-merger-proposal.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/onefamily-and-scottish-friendly-announce-merger-proposal.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The mutual life assurance providers serve a combined total of over 2.3 million members.]]></description>
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<title>RedArc warns cancer survivors face gaps in post-treatment care</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/redarc-warns-cancer-survivors-face-gaps-in-post-treatment-care.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/redarc-warns-cancer-survivors-face-gaps-in-post-treatment-care.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Survivors need more than twice as many referrals to specialist support organisations, according to RedArc data.]]></description>
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<title>Over half of employers concerned about cancer and serious ill-health: GRiD</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/over-half-of-employers-concerned-about-cancer-and-serious-ill-health-grid.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/over-half-of-employers-concerned-about-cancer-and-serious-ill-health-grid.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cancer accounts for the highest proportion of claims across group life, critical illness, and income protection benefits.]]></description>
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<title>Interest in unemployment cover more than doubled among consumers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/interest-in-unemployment-cover-more-than-doubled-among-consumers.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/interest-in-unemployment-cover-more-than-doubled-among-consumers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Data from Best Insurance shows that consumer enquiries for unemployment cover rose by 105% in 2025.]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly targets tech-led growth with new appointment</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-targets-tech-led-growth-with-new-appointment.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-targets-tech-led-growth-with-new-appointment.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Duncan Reeves has been appointed to a newly created role.]]></description>
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<title>PDG board announces key changes for 2026</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/pdg-board-announces-key-changes-for-2026.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/pdg-board-announces-key-changes-for-2026.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Protection Distributors Group has revealed new appointments as several members step down.]]></description>
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<title>HSBC Life UK to close to new protection business</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/hsbc-life-uk-to-close-to-new-protection-business.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/hsbc-life-uk-to-close-to-new-protection-business.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[HSBC Life (UK) is set to close to new protection business after its acquisition by Chesnara.]]></description>
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<title>Singles more at risk of being under-insured than couples and families</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/singles-more-at-risk-of-being-under-insured-than-couples-and-families.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/singles-more-at-risk-of-being-under-insured-than-couples-and-families.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A survey by Yorkshire Building Society found that those living alone are less likely to have cover.]]></description>
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<title>Iress: Inside Track offers "a better way of collaborating"</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/iress-inside-track-offers-a-better-way-of-collaborating.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/iress-inside-track-offers-a-better-way-of-collaborating.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Warren O’Connell says protection "shouldn’t just be a once-and-done thing" for advisers, as Iress look towards Inside Track 2026.]]></description>
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<title>ABI announces return of L&amp;G as member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/abi-announces-landg-to-join-as-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/abi-announces-landg-to-join-as-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) will return to membership of the Association of British Insurers (ABI).]]></description>
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<title>Inside Track 2026: Money Ready's Claire Quigley on financial education today</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/inside-track-2026-money-readys-claire-quigley-on-financial-education-today.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/inside-track-2026-money-readys-claire-quigley-on-financial-education-today.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Claire Quigley from Money Ready shares her thoughts on the charity working with Inside Track 2026 and the financial awareness in the UK today.]]></description>
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<title>FCA calls on industry to help close the protection gap</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-calls-on-industry-to-help-close-the-protection-gap.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-calls-on-industry-to-help-close-the-protection-gap.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The FCA has urged the insurance sector to do more to help consumers access products that can support them and their families in the event of serious illness or death.]]></description>
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<title>Uinsure appoints Phil Carr to lead intermediary business</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Uinsure has strengthened its intermediary proposition with the appointment of Phil Carr as intermediary director.]]></description>
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<title>Almost half of UK adults experience chronic illness, NHS reports</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The annual NHS Health Survey for England, 2024, has revealed that 46% of adults are living with a longstanding illness or condition. ]]></description>
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<title>A third of employers planning to introduce PMI</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/a-third-of-employers-planning-to-introduce-pmi.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[New research from independent consultancy Broadstone shows that almost a third of employers who don’t already offer private medical insurance to employees are considering doing so within the next three years as pressure on the NHS continues to rise.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich updates group critical illness product</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-updates-group-critical-illness-product.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Spouses, partners, and children can now make multiple claims under the GCI plan.]]></description>
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<title>'Worryingly high' number of young adults have no financial safety net</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/worryingly-high-number-of-young-adults-have-no-financial-safety-net.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[New research amongst 18 to 40 year olds from the OneFamily Group has revealed a worryingly high number of young UK adults who say they rarely or never set money aside in case they are unable to work.]]></description>
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<title>MorganAsh launches vulnerability gap analysis aligned with CII guidance</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/morganash-launches-vulnerability-gap-analysis-aligned-with-cii-guidance.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[MorganAsh has launched a new gap analysis service to help financial services firms assess how their customer vulnerability processes compare with industry guidance now used by the Financial Ombudsman Service.]]></description>
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<title>CIExpert expands children’s CI tool with addition of Guardian</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ciexpert-expands-childrens-ci-tool-with-addition-of-guardian.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[CIExpert has added Guardian to its children’s critical illness protection customiser tool, expanding the number of insurers available to advisers.]]></description>
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<title>Diagnostics revealed as main reason for PMI claims</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/diagnostics-revealed-as-main-reason-for-pmi-claims.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Diagnostic tests and scans are the top reason for Private Medical Insurance (PMI) claims, while mental health remains a concern for younger people.]]></description>
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<title>L&amp;G’s online Group Protection applications up by 16%</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landgs-online-group-protection-applications-up-by-16.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[L&amp;G’s ONIX digital quote, apply and renewal platform sees an increase in applications and a steady rise in online renewals.]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows adds protection products to Advanced Underwriting platform</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/scottish-widows-adds-protection-products-to-advanced-underwriting-platform.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Scottish Widows becomes the fourth provider to join Advanced Underwriting, alongside The Exeter, Vitality, and Zurich.]]></description>
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<title>Almost half of UK adults have taken extended leave due to health issues</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/almost-half-of-uk-adults-have-taken-extended-leave-due-to-health-issues.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Exeter has revealed that 44% have taken at least four weeks off work due to illness, injury or mental health.]]></description>
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<title>Ceta adds notional product to its general insurance panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ceta-adds-notional-product-to-its-general-insurance-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Ceta has added the Adapt notional product to help tackle non-standard properties.]]></description>
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<title>Defaqto acquires Pearson Ham Group to boost insurance proposition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fintel-acquires-pearson-ham-group-for-11m.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Defaqto's acquisition of Pearson Ham Group’s market pricing business aims to enhance its insurance proposition.]]></description>
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<title>Stonebridge targets expansion with new recruitment hire</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/stonebridge-targets-expansion-with-new-recruitment-hire.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Liz Obee joins Stonebridge as national recruitment manager.]]></description>
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<title>Referrals for home insurance rise by nearly 40% </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/referrals-for-home-insurance-rise-by-nearly-40.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Paymentshield reveals that referrals also double conversion rates.]]></description>
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<title>‘Total Signposting’ initiative launched to improve consumer access to insurance</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/total-signposting-initiative-launched-to-improve-consumer-access-to-insurance.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The commitment by the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) and the ABI aims to support customers with specialist requirements.]]></description>
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<title>Men delay health problem diagnosis over fears of career damage</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/men-delay-health-problem-diagnosis-over-fears-of-career-damage.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[New research from Bupa finds that 30% of men fear a diagnosis could put their job at risk.]]></description>
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<title>Mortgage Friendly Shield launched by new National Friendly and Iress partnership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mortgage-friendly-shield-launched-by-new-national-friendly-and-iress-partnership.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The product, Mortgage Friendly Shield, will be delivered on The Exchange and Xplan Mortgage.]]></description>
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<title>Many still struggling to access NHS hospital treatment and GP support</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/many-still-struggling-to-access-nhs-hospital-treatment-and-gp-support.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The latest data from ONS looks at NHS waiting lists and GP availability.]]></description>
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<title>L&amp;G’s Retail Protection business reveals new underwriting improvements </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landgs-retail-protection-business-reveals-new-underwriting-improvements.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landgs-retail-protection-business-reveals-new-underwriting-improvements.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The underwriting changes are designed to simplify the application process and deliver better outcomes for customers.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter enhances NHS cash benefit with higher payments and new day-patient cover</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-reveals-enhancements-for-nhs-cash-benefit.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-reveals-enhancements-for-nhs-cash-benefit.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Exeter's enhancements aim to offer greater support and flexibility for members.]]></description>
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<title>MAB strengthens protection proposition with new hire</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mab-strengthens-protection-proposition-with-new-hire.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Mortgage Advice Bureau has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Alan Richardson as head of protection excellence.]]></description>
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<title>Clinical case management to grow more prevalent in 2026, RedArc predicts</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/clinical-case-management-to-grow-more-prevalent-in-2026-redarc-predicts.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/clinical-case-management-to-grow-more-prevalent-in-2026-redarc-predicts.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[RedArc estimates that most employers are not fully equipped to implement this change.]]></description>
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<title>Five workplace factors shaping employee benefits in 2026</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/five-workplace-factors-shaping-employee-benefits-in-2026.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/five-workplace-factors-shaping-employee-benefits-in-2026.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[GriD predicts the factors that will define the employee benefits landscape in the coming year.]]></description>
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<title>Stephen Cowdell rejoins Iress as senior BDM</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/stephen-cowdell-rejoins-iress-as-senior-bdm.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Stephen Cowdell is returning to the company after three years at 360 Lifecycle. ]]></description>
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<title>MetLife enters Irish employee benefits market with group life launch</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-enters-irish-employee-benefits-market-with-group-life-launch.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[MetLife has entered the Irish employee benefits market with the launch of group life cover, distributed exclusively through brokers.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Employee Benefits rebrands as Everywhen</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/towergate-employee-benefits-rebrands-as-everywhen.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Towergate Employee Benefits has changed its name to Everywhen, with the rebrand taking effect from 5 January 2026.]]></description>
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<title>Callum Beaton begins term as CII president</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/callum-beaton-begins-term-as-cii-president.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Callum Beaton has begun his term as president of the Chartered Insurance Institute, taking over from Nicola Stacey.]]></description>
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<title>FCA expands scrutiny of insurers after Which? super-complaint</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-expands-scrutiny-of-insurers-after-which-super-complaint.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority is widening its planned work to raise standards in the home and travel insurance markets, after receiving a super-complaint from Which?.]]></description>
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<title>Growth in sales performance hits double digits, Paymentshield reports</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/growth-in-sales-performance-hits-double-digits-paymentshield-reports.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The general insurance provider reports an increase in new business alongside a new senior appointment.]]></description>
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<title>‘Tis the season to flag home protection gaps</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/blogs/tis-the-season-to-flag-home-protection-gaps.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/blogs/tis-the-season-to-flag-home-protection-gaps.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Louise Pengelly, proposition director at Paymentshield, explores the Christmas home insurance claims scenarios that advisers could use to bring the home insurance conversation to life with their clients.]]></description>
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<title>Nearly four in ten UK adults live with ongoing medical conditions</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/nearly-four-in-ten-uk-adults-live-with-ongoing-medical-conditions.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Exeter has released new research showing that nearly four in ten UK adults (39%) are living with one or more ongoing medical conditions. ]]></description>
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<title>The evolution of simplicity: how insurance is moving from ease of use to ease of experience</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/blogs/the-evolution-of-simplicity-how-insurance-is-moving-from-ease-of-use-to-ease-of-experience.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/blogs/the-evolution-of-simplicity-how-insurance-is-moving-from-ease-of-use-to-ease-of-experience.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Martin Schultheiss, group managing director at Uinsure, delves into why, in his view, simplification must go further in the digital age.]]></description>
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<title>Pippa Andrews: people want prevention, and they want it right now.</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/blogs/pippa-andrews-people-want-prevention-and-they-want-it-right-now.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/blogs/pippa-andrews-people-want-prevention-and-they-want-it-right-now.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Pippa Andrews, director of corporate business at Vitality, says workplace health benefits need a big rethink.]]></description>
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<title>Third of employers fail to track sickness absence impact on business: GRiD</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/third-of-employers-fail-to-track-sickness-absence-impact-on-business-grid.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/third-of-employers-fail-to-track-sickness-absence-impact-on-business-grid.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The longer an individual remains away from the workplace, the less likely they are to return, according to research.]]></description>
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<title>Shepherds Friendly partners with Octopus Legacy to offer simplified life insurance</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/shepherds-friendly-partners-with-octopus-legacy-to-offer-simplified-life-insurance.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/shepherds-friendly-partners-with-octopus-legacy-to-offer-simplified-life-insurance.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Estate planner, Octopus Legacy, has partnered with Shepherds Friendly to develop a new life insurance offering that aims to address a "widespread lack of estate planning among the British public".]]></description>
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<title>Consumer trust in private medical insurance returns to growth</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/consumer-trust-in-private-medical-insurance-returns-to-growth.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/consumer-trust-in-private-medical-insurance-returns-to-growth.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Increased claims satisfaction among Fairer Finance Index's reported reasons for greater consumer confidence.]]></description>
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<title>FCA to simplify rules and lower costs for insurers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-to-simplify-rules-and-lower-costs-for-insurers.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-to-simplify-rules-and-lower-costs-for-insurers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The FCA has confirmed changes to simplify its rules and lower costs for insurers, while maintaining appropriate levels of protection for smaller commercial customers.]]></description>
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<title>Protection advisers join Access FS's new Equality Council</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection-advisers-join-access-fss-new-equality-council.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection-advisers-join-access-fss-new-equality-council.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Access Financial Services has announced the members of its new Equality Council.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter adds Real Life product to iPipeline’s Advanced Underwriting platform</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-adds-real-life-product-to-ipipelines-advanced-underwriting-platform.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-adds-real-life-product-to-ipipelines-advanced-underwriting-platform.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Exeter has added its Real Life product to iPipeline’s newly launched Advanced Underwriting adviser platform, available exclusively through quote and comparison portal SolutionBuilder.]]></description>
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<title>Insurance-funded private health admissions hit record high amid slowing growth</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/insurance-funded-private-health-admissions-hit-record-high-amid-slowing-growth.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/insurance-funded-private-health-admissions-hit-record-high-amid-slowing-growth.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[PMI-funded admissions rose 17% from pre-pandemic levels, increasing from 290,000 in H1 2019 to 338,000 in H1 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Inside Track 2026: ballot opens for live studio audience</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/inside-track-2026-ballot-opens-for-live-studio-audience.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/inside-track-2026-ballot-opens-for-live-studio-audience.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The ultimate industry gameshow event Inside Track returns for 2026, with the ballot to join the live studio audience now open.]]></description>
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<title>Sikoia and YAVIA partner to strengthen advice process via app-based data collection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sikoia-and-yavia-partner-to-strengthen-advice-process-via-app-based-data-collection.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sikoia-and-yavia-partner-to-strengthen-advice-process-via-app-based-data-collection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sikoia and YAVIA have announced a new technology partnership designed to improve how protection and mortgage advisers collect, verify and use customer information.]]></description>
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<title>Insurance industry puts family-friendly policies at the heart of inclusion progress</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/insurance-industry-puts-family-friendly-policies-at-the-heart-of-inclusion-progress.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/insurance-industry-puts-family-friendly-policies-at-the-heart-of-inclusion-progress.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[New data from the ABI suggests that the insurance and long-term savings industry is increasingly putting family-friendly policies - such as those regarding topics like surrogacy and IVF - at the heart of its diversity, equity and inclusion progress.]]></description>
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<title>CII forms strategic partnership to strengthen New Generation Programme</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/cii-forms-strategic-partnership-to-strengthen-new-generation-programme.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/cii-forms-strategic-partnership-to-strengthen-new-generation-programme.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Chartered Insurance Institute has announced a strategic partnership with EDII to enhance its New Generation Programme.]]></description>
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<title>Gen Z men: just one in six check for cancer as cases surge</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/gen-z-men-just-one-in-six-check-for-cancer-as-cases-surge.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/gen-z-men-just-one-in-six-check-for-cancer-as-cases-surge.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Research by Bupa shows that only 17% of young men regularly check themselves for cancer symptoms.]]></description>
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<title>Bereavement among top five reasons for referral, RedArc reveals</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bereavement-among-top-five-reasons-for-referral-redarc-reveals.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bereavement-among-top-five-reasons-for-referral-redarc-reveals.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Data from RedArc comes at the beginning of National Grief Awareness Week.]]></description>
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<title> National Grief Awareness Week: just 21% of employees certain of workplace support following bereavement</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-grief-awareness-week-just-21-of-employees-certain-of-workplace-support-following-bereavement.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-grief-awareness-week-just-21-of-employees-certain-of-workplace-support-following-bereavement.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Research from GRiD shows that only 35% of employees believe they could rely on their employer to provide financial support for their family if they were to die. ]]></description>
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<title>Employers face surge in diverse wellbeing needs, Towergate research shows</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/employers-face-surge-in-diverse-wellbeing-needs-towergate-research-shows.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/employers-face-surge-in-diverse-wellbeing-needs-towergate-research-shows.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mental health ranked as the top rising demand area, with employers identifying needs across all 28 wellbeing categories surveyed.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva extends new employee assistance programme to all group protection customers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-extends-new-employee-assistance-programme-to-all-group-protection-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-extends-new-employee-assistance-programme-to-all-group-protection-customers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Aviva is partnering with digital healthcare provider HealthHero to provide an employee assistance programme (EAP) to clients with any Aviva group protection policy.]]></description>
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<title>Significant gender gap in uptake of mental health support: LV= </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/significant-gender-gap-in-uptake-of-mental-health-support-lv.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/significant-gender-gap-in-uptake-of-mental-health-support-lv.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[LV= reports less men than women seeking mental health support.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva launches digital process to add trusts to existing protection policies</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-launches-digital-process-to-add-trusts-to-existing-protection-policies.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-launches-digital-process-to-add-trusts-to-existing-protection-policies.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Aviva has introduced a fully digital journey that allows advisers and clients to add a trust to existing individual protection policies.]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch integrates UK’s first digital trust solution into self-serve life insurance journey </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lifesearch-integrates-uks-first-digital-trust-solution-into-self-serve-life-insurance-journey.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lifesearch-integrates-uks-first-digital-trust-solution-into-self-serve-life-insurance-journey.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[LifeSearch is launching the UK's first self-serve life insurance journey with a fully integrated digital trust solution – enabling customers to place policies bought online into trust during the digital journey.  ]]></description>
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<title>First2Protect launches new broker portal built with Acturis</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/first2protect-launches-new-broker-portal-built-with-acturis.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/first2protect-launches-new-broker-portal-built-with-acturis.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[First2Protect has announced the launch of a new broker portal developed in partnership with Acturis. ]]></description>
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<title>Women in Protection Network announces next chapter with new executive team </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/women-in-protection-network-announces-next-chapter-with-new-executive-team.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/women-in-protection-network-announces-next-chapter-with-new-executive-team.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Women in Protection Network is entering its next chapter with the appointment of a new executive team. ]]></description>
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<title>New CII guidance sets benchmark for managing vulnerability </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/new-cii-guidance-sets-benchmark-for-managing-vulnerability.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/new-cii-guidance-sets-benchmark-for-managing-vulnerability.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has announced the launch of a new guide to help insurance and personal finance firms to better identify, support, and deliver fair outcomes for customers in vulnerable circumstances.]]></description>
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<title>Millions have cancelled insurance to cover unexpected costs</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/millions-have-cancelled-insurance-to-cover-unexpected-costs.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/millions-have-cancelled-insurance-to-cover-unexpected-costs.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[New data from Howden Life and Health reveals families are under pressure, with millions forced to borrow from friends and family, take out loans, and even cancel insurance policies to cover sudden costs.]]></description>
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<title>2026 is set to be a pivotal year – for insurers, employers and cancer navigation</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/blogs/2026-is-set-to-be-a-pivotal-year-for-insurers-employers-and-cancer-navigation.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/blogs/2026-is-set-to-be-a-pivotal-year-for-insurers-employers-and-cancer-navigation.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mark Stephenson, CEO at Reframe Cancer, explores what the insurance industry needs to do more of in 2026 as cancer numbers and claim numbers rise, especially amongst younger people.]]></description>
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<title>More customers using credit to pay for insurance</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/more-customers-using-credit-to-pay-for-insurance.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/more-customers-using-credit-to-pay-for-insurance.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Paying for insurance with credit is continuing to gain popularity with customers valuing the ability to pay insurance bills monthly, new research from Premium Credit shows.]]></description>
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<title>Eleos Life launches AI voice agent for customer assistance</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-life-launches-ai-voice-agent-for-customer-assistance.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-life-launches-ai-voice-agent-for-customer-assistance.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Digital term life insurance provider Eleos Life has launched a new AI voice agent designed to give customers instant, round-the-clock assistance. ]]></description>
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<title>Survey highlights misconceptions behind low take-up of income protection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/survey-highlights-misconceptions-behind-low-take-up-of-income-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/survey-highlights-misconceptions-behind-low-take-up-of-income-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[New research from Shepherds Friendly suggests misunderstandings about income protection are a major factor in the product’s low penetration across the UK workforce. ]]></description>
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<title>Preventative health benefits in demand as younger workers face rising rates of "older" diseases</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/blogs/preventative-health-benefits-in-demand-as-younger-workers-face-rising-rates-of-older-diseases.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/blogs/preventative-health-benefits-in-demand-as-younger-workers-face-rising-rates-of-older-diseases.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Vicky Walker, chief people officer at Westfield Health, says young workers are being diagnosed with conditions once considered "older people's diseases" and it's reshaping the corporate health benefits landscape.]]></description>
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<title>Mental health conditions the main reason for long-term sick leave</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mental-health-conditions-the-main-reason-for-long-term-sick-leave.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mental-health-conditions-the-main-reason-for-long-term-sick-leave.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Nearly half (47%) of HR directors and senior decision makers say that mental health conditions, such as stress, depression, and anxiety, are one of the main reasons why employees take long-term sick leave, according to research from MetLife UK.]]></description>
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<title>TRM launches shortfall needs analysis calculator to aid protection conversations</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/trm-launches-shortfall-needs-analysis-calculator-to-aid-protection-conversations.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/trm-launches-shortfall-needs-analysis-calculator-to-aid-protection-conversations.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Right Mortgage &amp; Protection Network has launched a new shortfall needs analysis calculator to aid advisers in their protection discussions.]]></description>
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<title>MorganAsh backs Government’s financial inclusion drive but urges advisers to get a grip on vulnerability</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/morganash-backs-governments-financial-inclusion-drive-but-urges-advisers-to-get-a-grip-on-vulnerability.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/morganash-backs-governments-financial-inclusion-drive-but-urges-advisers-to-get-a-grip-on-vulnerability.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Customer vulnerability specialist MorganAsh has welcomed the Government’s new Financial Inclusion Strategy, highlighting its renewed focus on “financial resilience through insurance” as a crucial step forward. ]]></description>
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<title>Financial education boosts protection uptake among Gen Z and millennials</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/financial-education-boosts-protection-uptake-among-gen-z-and-millennials.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/financial-education-boosts-protection-uptake-among-gen-z-and-millennials.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[New research from the OneFamily Group, including the Beagle Street brand, shows that Gen Z and millennials are significantly more likely to buy protection insurance if they have received financial education. ]]></description>
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<title>Work supports health &amp; wellbeing for majority of UK adults</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/work-supports-health-and-wellbeing-for-majority-of-uk-adults.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/work-supports-health-and-wellbeing-for-majority-of-uk-adults.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[New research from income protection provider Cirencester Friendly shows that most people believe being in work supports their health and wellbeing. ]]></description>
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<title>Aviva launches 'industry-first' AI tool to speed up life underwriting</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-launches-industry-first-ai-tool-to-speed-up-life-underwriting.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-launches-industry-first-ai-tool-to-speed-up-life-underwriting.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Aviva is introducing an industry-first AI-powered summarisation tool designed to speed up the underwriting process for individual life insurance applications.]]></description>
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<title>Source partners with ActiveQuote to offer PMI directly in its platform</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/source-partners-with-activequote-to-offer-pmi-directly-in-its-platform.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/source-partners-with-activequote-to-offer-pmi-directly-in-its-platform.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Source Insurance has partnered with PMI specialists ActiveQuote to enable advisers to offer Private Medical Insurance (PMI) directly through the Source platform.]]></description>
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<title>UnderwriteMe updates underwriting in response to rising use of weight loss jabs</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/underwriteme-updates-underwriting-in-response-to-rising-use-of-weight-loss-jabs.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/underwriteme-updates-underwriting-in-response-to-rising-use-of-weight-loss-jabs.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[UnderwriteMe has updated the question set on its Protection Platform to ensure the use of weight loss treatment is captured accurately, working closely with it insurer partners to allow them to make decisions that align with their underwriting risk appetite.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva signs new protection distribution agreement with NFU Mutual</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-signs-new-protection-distribution-agreement-with-nfu-mutual.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-signs-new-protection-distribution-agreement-with-nfu-mutual.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Aviva and rural insurer, NFU Mutual, have agreed a new multi-year partnership for the distribution of Aviva’s individual protection insurance products.]]></description>
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<title>L&amp;G appoints head of reinsurance </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landg-appoints-head-of-reinsurance.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landg-appoints-head-of-reinsurance.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[L&amp;G’s retail business has appointed Donna Cowell to the newly created role of head of reinsurance for UK protection.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich launches new protection learning hub for advisers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-launches-new-protection-learning-hub-for-advisers.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-launches-new-protection-learning-hub-for-advisers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Zurich Retail Protection has announced the launch of the Zurich Learning Hub – a new learning platform designed exclusively for advisers. ]]></description>
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<title>Peace of mind driving demand for guidance when buying home insurance</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/peace-of-mind-driving-demand-for-guidance-when-buying-home-insurance.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[47% of UK adults would prefer advice rather than buying home insurance alone.]]></description>
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<title>Health and wellbeing support boosts ESG for 59% of employers: GRiD</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/health-and-wellbeing-support-boosts-esg-for-59-of-employers-grid.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[New research has found that supporting employee wellbeing plays a key role in meeting broader social responsibility goals.]]></description>
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<title>Workplace life insurance failing to cover average mortgage amount</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/workplace-life-insurance-failing-to-cover-average-mortgage-amount.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[With 53% of people in the UK having life insurance, experts are revealing they can often fall short of covering the average new mortgage, potentially leaving people financially exposed. ]]></description>
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<title>Nearly one in five adults abandon the protection buying process: AMI </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/nearly-one-in-five-adults-abandon-the-protection-buying-process-ami.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/nearly-one-in-five-adults-abandon-the-protection-buying-process-ami.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[18% of UK adults start but do not complete the protection insurance process, rising to 25% among under-35s, according to new AMI findings.]]></description>
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<title>'A truly positive step for employers and providers alike': Insurance industry welcomes Keep Britain Working report</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/a-truly-positive-step-for-employers-and-providers-alike-insurance-industry-welcomes-keep-britain-working-report.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The government has published its Keep Britain Working report following an independent review led by Sir Charlie Mayfield. ]]></description>
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<title>Reassured appoints chief growth officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reassured-appoints-chief-growth-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reassured-appoints-chief-growth-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Life insurance broker, Reassured, has appointed Laura Mullaney as its chief growth officer. ]]></description>
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<title>Broadstone appoints NED to support insurance growth ambitions</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/broadstone-appoints-ned-to-support-insurance-growth-ambitions.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Broadstone, an independent financial services consultancy delivering advice to employers, insurers, lenders and pension scheme trustees, has appointed Karen Graves to its board as non-executive director.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality expands serious illness cover on UnderwriteMe platform</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-adds-sic-3x-to-underwriteme-platform.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Vitality has expanded its distribution on UnderwriteMe’s Protection Platform with the addition of SIC 3X, completing availability of its full Serious Illness Cover (SIC) range alongside its life and income protection products.]]></description>
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<title>Cirencester Friendly appoints new COO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/cirencester-friendly-appoints-new-coo.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/cirencester-friendly-appoints-new-coo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[After more than six and half years with income protection provider Cirencester Friendly, chief operating officer (COO), Shirley Fell, has announced her retirement. ]]></description>
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<title>General insurance market at 'tipping point' as switching hit historical lows</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/general-insurance-market-at-tipping-point-as-switching-hit-historical-lows.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The general insurance market is at a tipping point with insurers no longer able to compete purely on price as switching rates for motor and home hit historic lows, a new report from Consumer Intelligence shows.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality report highlights surge in everyday care and digital health usage</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-report-highlights-surge-in-everyday-care-and-digital-health-usage.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-report-highlights-surge-in-everyday-care-and-digital-health-usage.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Vitality has reported significant shifts in private medical insurance usage, driven by increased demand for everyday healthcare services, digital access, and support for younger members.]]></description>
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<title>Seven in ten now concerned about NHS wait times</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/seven-in-ten-now-concerned-about-nhs-wait-times.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/seven-in-ten-now-concerned-about-nhs-wait-times.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Concerns over access to NHS services have risen sharply, with new research from health and life insurer The Exeter showing that 71% of UK adults are now worried about rising hospital waiting times, up from just 39% in 2023. ]]></description>
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<title>MorganAsh expands vulnerability tool with new integrations</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/morganash-expands-vulnerability-tool-with-new-integrations.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[MorganAsh has unveiled a new round of enhancements to its MorganAsh Resilience System (MARS), introducing greater customisation, sector-specific configuration and improved integration to help financial services firms strengthen their vulnerability processes.]]></description>
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<title>L&amp;G extends flexibility on increasing cover to existing customers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landg-extends-flexibility-on-increasing-cover-to-existing-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Legal &amp; General has announced that existing customers with increasing cover policies will gain greater flexibility to manage their protection, ensuring it remains aligned with changing financial needs.]]></description>
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<title>Mind the gap: Why manual workers are falling through the cracks in income protection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mind-the-gap-why-manual-workers-are-falling-through-the-cracks-in-income-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mind-the-gap-why-manual-workers-are-falling-through-the-cracks-in-income-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Manual workers are the backbone of many industries - from construction and transport to manufacturing and warehousing - yet they remain one of the most financially vulnerable groups in the UK when it comes to protecting their income.]]></description>
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<title>New e-trace system launches to help insurance industry proactively reconnect with customers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/new-e-trace-system-launches-to-help-insurance-industry-proactively-reconnect-with-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/new-e-trace-system-launches-to-help-insurance-industry-proactively-reconnect-with-customers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Gretel, a platform which reconnects people with lost and dormant financial accounts, has launched e-trace, a fully digital tracing service for financial institutions, including life insurance providers, banks, investment companies and pension providers.]]></description>
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<title>Acre and LV= GI to offer advisers instant access to home insurance quotes</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/acre-and-lv-gi-to-offer-advisers-instant-access-to-home-insurance-quotes.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/acre-and-lv-gi-to-offer-advisers-instant-access-to-home-insurance-quotes.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Intermediary platform Acre has integrated LV= General Insurance into its system.]]></description>
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<title>Wealth and longevity are redefining protection needs for the over-65s</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/wealth-and-longevity-are-redefining-protection-needs-for-the-over-65s.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/wealth-and-longevity-are-redefining-protection-needs-for-the-over-65s.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As populations age and wealth among retirees rises, the life insurance sector faces a fundamental shift. By 2050, a quarter of people in advanced economies will be over 65, creating demand for financial protection that covers income, health, and long-term care.]]></description>
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<title>Employers overestimate employee appreciation of benefits, GRiD research shows</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/employers-overestimate-employee-appreciation-of-benefits-grid-research-shows.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/employers-overestimate-employee-appreciation-of-benefits-grid-research-shows.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Employers are significantly overestimating how much staff value their benefits, according to new research from GRiD.]]></description>
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<title>Iress extends ex-smoker pricing across multi-benefit protection services</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/iress-extends-ex-smoker-pricing-across-multi-benefit-protection-services.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/iress-extends-ex-smoker-pricing-across-multi-benefit-protection-services.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Iress has expanded its ex-smoker pricing to the Multi-Benefit service on its portal, The Exchange. ]]></description>
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<title>One year in: how social media has shifted for financial services</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/one-year-in-how-social-media-has-shifted-for-financial-services.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/one-year-in-how-social-media-has-shifted-for-financial-services.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As SM Advice approaches its first anniversary, it’s a good time to reflect on just how much social media has changed in the financial services world over the past 12 months. ]]></description>
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<title>Advisers help clients stay calm amid Budget uncertainty</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/advisers-help-clients-stay-calm-amid-budget-uncertainty.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Advisers are reporting a sharp rise in client anxiety ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget on 26 November, according to new research from Royal London and the Lang Cat.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Employee Benefits appoints senior project manager</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/towergate-employee-benefits-appoints-senior-project-manager.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Towergate Employee Benefits has appointed Sarah Webb as senior project manager within its benefit technology team. ]]></description>
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<title>One in five cancel health insurance due to poor digital experience</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/one-in-five-cancel-health-insurance-due-to-poor-digital-experience.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/one-in-five-cancel-health-insurance-due-to-poor-digital-experience.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Poor digital experiences are contributing to customer cancellations among private health insurers, according to new research from Graphite Digital.]]></description>
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<title>No claims discounts: the transparency trap undermining PMI trust  </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/no-claims-discounts-the-transparency-trap-undermining-pmi-trust.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/no-claims-discounts-the-transparency-trap-undermining-pmi-trust.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Private medical insurance (PMI) is a rapidly growing market, witnessing a significant influx of new customers in recent years. ]]></description>
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<title>Three in four clients expect accident cover to be discussed, National Friendly finds</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/three-in-four-clients-expect-accident-cover-to-be-discussed-national-friendly-finds.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/three-in-four-clients-expect-accident-cover-to-be-discussed-national-friendly-finds.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Consumers increasingly expect advisers to include accident protection in their income protection discussions, yet a lack of understanding and provision continues to leave many without suitable cover, according to new research from National Friendly.]]></description>
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<title>Fewer insurers, fuller policies: 25 years of market transformation in critical illness</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fewer-insurers-fuller-policies-25-years-of-market-transformation-in-critical-illness.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fewer-insurers-fuller-policies-25-years-of-market-transformation-in-critical-illness.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Alan Lakey, director of CIExpert, charts 25 years of transformation in the critical illness market, from a crowded field of 30 insurers in 2000 to just 11 today, highlighting how coverage has become broader, benefits richer, and the landscape far more complex for advisers to navigate.]]></description>
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<title>Reframe Cancer strengthens senior leadership team</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reframe-cancer-strengthens-senior-leadership-team.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reframe-cancer-strengthens-senior-leadership-team.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Reframe Cancer has announced the appointment of Denise Wond as marketing director. ]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch expand protection access for SMEs</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lifesearch-expand-protection-access-for-smes.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lifesearch-expand-protection-access-for-smes.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Protection advice specialists LifeSearch have announced a new partnership with All in Place, the online software and services platform for the accountancy sector.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich adopts AI tool for insurance fraud detection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-adopts-ai-fraud-insurance-tool.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-adopts-ai-fraud-insurance-tool.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Zurich Insurance has announced it is stepping up fraud detection efforts by partnering with AI-enabled platform Quantexa.
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<title>Access FS launches Equality Council across mortgage &amp; protection network</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/access-fs-launches-equality-council-across-mortgage-and-protection-network.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/access-fs-launches-equality-council-across-mortgage-and-protection-network.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Employers are being urged to take concrete action on diversity and inclusion as Access FS launches a new Equality Council aimed at driving meaningful, measurable change across its mortgage and protection network.]]></description>
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<title>Take menopause seriously - or risk losing experienced employees: Towergate</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/take-menopause-seriously-or-risk-losing-experienced-employees-towergate.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/take-menopause-seriously-or-risk-losing-experienced-employees-towergate.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Employers are being urged to take menopause support seriously or risk losing some of their most experienced and high-performing employees, according to Debra Clark, head of wellbeing at Towergate Employee Benefits.]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly launches 'entry-level' health insurance product</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-launches-entry-level-health-insurance-product.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-launches-entry-level-health-insurance-product.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[National Friendly has launched Friendly Health, a new entry-level health insurance product designed to make private healthcare more accessible and affordable, while helping protection advisers expand their client conversations beyond traditional financial protection.]]></description>
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<title>Bupa to offer weight management plan to health insurance customers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bupa-to-offer-weight-management-plan-to-health-insurance-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bupa-to-offer-weight-management-plan-to-health-insurance-customers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Bupa has announced that its UK health insurance customers will now have access to its comprehensive Weight Management Plan.]]></description>
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<title>Want to grow group protection? Follow the family-friendly trend</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/want-to-grow-group-protection-follow-the-family-friendly-trend.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/want-to-grow-group-protection-follow-the-family-friendly-trend.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Vanessa Sallows (Claims &amp; Governance Director, Group Protection at Legal &amp; General) explores how family-friendly benefits and group protection are helping employers support the wellbeing of employees and their families.]]></description>
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<title>PMI claims rise as mental health treatment spend jumps</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/pmi-claims-rise-as-mental-health-treatment-spend-jumps.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/pmi-claims-rise-as-mental-health-treatment-spend-jumps.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Private medical insurance (PMI) claims have climbed sharply in recent years, with new analysis from independent employee benefits consultancy Broadstone revealing a six percentage point rise in claims incidence between 2021 and 2024. ]]></description>
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<title>Early detection saves lives – why more employers and insurers need to recognise the importance of cancer screening</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/early-detection-saves-lives-why-more-employers-and-insurers-need-to-recognise-the-importance-of-cancer-screening.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/early-detection-saves-lives-why-more-employers-and-insurers-need-to-recognise-the-importance-of-cancer-screening.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this article, Mark Stephenson, CEO of Reframe Cancer, highlights why employers and insurers must prioritise early cancer detection and screening to save lives, cut costs, and support a healthier workforce.]]></description>
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<title>Robin Pearson returns to TRM as head of risk</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/robin-pearson-returns-to-trm-as-head-of-risk.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/robin-pearson-returns-to-trm-as-head-of-risk.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Robin Pearson returns to TRM after previously serving as compliance manager and business development manager.]]></description>
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<title>UK adults overestimate life insurance costs by 184%</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/uk-adults-overestimate-life-insurance-costs-by-184.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/uk-adults-overestimate-life-insurance-costs-by-184.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Many UK adults are overestimating the cost of life insurance and delaying coverage until key life events, new research from L&amp;G reveals.]]></description>
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<title>78% say economic climate impacting financial decision-making: AMI on early 2025 Protection Viewpoint report findings</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/78-say-economic-climate-impacting-financial-decision-making-ami-on-early-2025-protection-viewpoint-report-findings.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/78-say-economic-climate-impacting-financial-decision-making-ami-on-early-2025-protection-viewpoint-report-findings.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has shared early findings from its upcoming 2025 Protection Viewpoint Report, showing that financial decision-making is having an impact on consumer decisions about protection. ]]></description>
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<title>Guardian reduces barriers to life and critical illness cover with criteria change</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/guardian-reduces-barriers-to-life-and-critical-illness-cover-with-criteria-change.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/guardian-reduces-barriers-to-life-and-critical-illness-cover-with-criteria-change.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Guardian has widened the eligibility criteria for its life and critical illness covers, in a move designed to make its protection products more inclusive and accessible for a broader range of clients.]]></description>
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<title>UK businesses sound alarm over soaring sickness absence</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/uk-businesses-sound-alarm-over-soaring-sickness-absence.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/uk-businesses-sound-alarm-over-soaring-sickness-absence.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[New MetLife UK and Liz Barclay report warns long-term sick leave costs firms over £20,000 per employee annually]]></description>
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<title>The Right Mortgage appoints Norrey as compliance director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-right-mortgage-appoints-norrey-as-compliance-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-right-mortgage-appoints-norrey-as-compliance-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Right Mortgage &amp; Protection Network has announced the promotion of Jack Norrey to compliance director.]]></description>
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<title>Healix Health and Further introduce genomic Precision Cancer Service for employees</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/healix-health-and-further-introduce-genomic-precision-cancer-service-for-employees.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/healix-health-and-further-introduce-genomic-precision-cancer-service-for-employees.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The new service targets employees with advanced, rare, or treatment-resistant cancers, supporting personalised care.
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<title>Best Insurance launches new simplified life product in partnership with Shepherds Friendly</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/best-insurance-launches-new-simplified-life-product-in-partnership-with-shepherds-friendly.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/best-insurance-launches-new-simplified-life-product-in-partnership-with-shepherds-friendly.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Protection specialist Best Insurance has launched a new single life product in partnership with Shepherds Friendly designed to make applying for life cover simpler and more accessible for UK consumers.]]></description>
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<title>Employers rank preventative mental health support as most valuable: GRiD</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/employers-rank-preventative-mental-health-support-as-most-valuable-grid.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/employers-rank-preventative-mental-health-support-as-most-valuable-grid.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Nearly nine in ten employers (88%) now offer preventative health and well-being support for their staff, according to new research from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector - with mental health support coming out top for employers.]]></description>
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<title>Paradigm Protect partners with Defaqto on product switch system</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/paradigm-protect-partners-with-defaqto-on-product-switch-system.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/paradigm-protect-partners-with-defaqto-on-product-switch-system.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Paradigm Protect, the directly authorised (DA) protection proposition within Paradigm Mortgage Services, has announced the launch of a new technology-driven initiative in partnership with Defaqto to help advisers manage product switching more effectively.]]></description>
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<title>Healix Health strengthens leadership team as it celebrats 25 years in business</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/healix-health-strengthens-leadership-team-as-it-celebrats-25-years-in-business.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/healix-health-strengthens-leadership-team-as-it-celebrats-25-years-in-business.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Healix Health is expanding its leadership team with three senior appointments as it celebrates 25 years in business.]]></description>
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<title>Manual workers facing critical protection gap: National Friendly</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/manual-workers-facing-critical-protection-gap-national-friendly.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/manual-workers-facing-critical-protection-gap-national-friendly.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Manual workers are among the most at risk of workplace accidents yet remain the least financially protected, according to early findings from National Friendly’s upcoming Bruised Britain #2 – The Mishap Gap report, due to launch in mid-October.]]></description>
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<title>Young employees face rising cancer risk - but are unaware of preventable causes</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/young-employees-face-rising-cancer-risk-but-are-unaware-of-preventable-causes.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/young-employees-face-rising-cancer-risk-but-are-unaware-of-preventable-causes.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Younger employees are becoming the fastest-growing cancer risk group, yet most remain unaware of how their everyday choices affect their health, according to a new report from Perci Health.]]></description>
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<title>Canada Life expands WeCare wellbeing support to all group protection members</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/canada-life-expands-wecare-wellbeing-support-to-all-group-protection-members.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/canada-life-expands-wecare-wellbeing-support-to-all-group-protection-members.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Canada Life has extended its WeCare wellbeing service to all 2.8 million members covered by its group protection policies.]]></description>
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<title>More than half would work if they no longer needed the money: Cirencester Friendly</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/more-than-half-would-work-if-they-no-longer-needed-the-money-cirencester-friendly.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/more-than-half-would-work-if-they-no-longer-needed-the-money-cirencester-friendly.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[More than half of UK employees say they would continue working even if they no longer needed the money, according to new research from income protection specialist Cirencester Friendly.]]></description>
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<title>Cancer patients face nearly £10,000 a year in hidden costs</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/cancer-patients-face-nearly-10000-a-year-in-hidden-costs.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/cancer-patients-face-nearly-10000-a-year-in-hidden-costs.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cancer patients in the UK are facing nearly £10,000 a year in hidden costs linked to their diagnosis, new research from insurer Zurich UK has revealed.]]></description>
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<title>Demand for PMI rises as 14.6m Brits pay privately for care</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/demand-for-pmi-rises-as-146m-brits-pay-privately-for-care.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/demand-for-pmi-rises-as-146m-brits-pay-privately-for-care.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are more opportunities than ever for advisers to open up conversations about private medical insurance (PMI), as new research from Howden Life and Health reveals 14.6 million Brits have paid for private treatment in the past five years – at an average personal cost of nearly £6,000.]]></description>
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<title>“Helping clients connect the dots”: turning NHS GP booking news into client conversations </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/helping-clients-connect-the-dots-turning-nhs-gp-booking-news-into-client-conversations.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/helping-clients-connect-the-dots-turning-nhs-gp-booking-news-into-client-conversations.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Chris Miles, managing director at SM Advice, looks at how the change to NHS GP bookings can help advisers have better conversations about the benefits of protection.  ]]></description>
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<title>Carla Brown re-elected as Personal Finance Society president</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/carla-brown-re-elected-as-personal-finance-society-president.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/carla-brown-re-elected-as-personal-finance-society-president.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Personal Finance Society (PFS) has announced the reappointment of Carla Brown as president, as well as the appointment of Kate Gannon as vice president. ]]></description>
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<title>Association of Financial Mutuals appoint Andy Morris as chair of its board</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/association-of-financial-mutuals-appoint-andy-morris-as-chair-of-its-board.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/association-of-financial-mutuals-appoint-andy-morris-as-chair-of-its-board.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM) has announced the appointment of Andy Morris, CEO of Cirencester Friendly, as chair of its board, replacing Ann-Marie O’Dea who stepped down as CEO of Shepherds Friendly earlier today. ]]></description>
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<title>Ann-Marie O’Dea replaced as Shepherds Friendly CEO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ann-marie-odea-replaced-as-shepherds-friendly-ceo.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ann-marie-odea-replaced-as-shepherds-friendly-ceo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Shepherds Friendly has today announced the appointment of Jonathan Sandell as CEO, replacing Ann-Marie O’Dea who has been in the role for over a decade.  ]]></description>
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<title>Mark Stephenson: Workplace support for caregivers “rarely” considered despite poverty, poor health, and unpaid leave</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mark-stephenson-workplace-support-for-caregivers-rarely-considered-despite-poverty-poor-health-and-unpaid-leave.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mark-stephenson-workplace-support-for-caregivers-rarely-considered-despite-poverty-poor-health-and-unpaid-leave.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With 43% suffering from a health condition that has developed or become worse since caring for their loved ones, Mark Stephenson, CEO of Reframe Cancer (pictured), warns insurers to stop overlooking workplace support for caregivers. ]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Employee Benefits recruit new client director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/towergate-employee-benefits-recruit-new-client-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/towergate-employee-benefits-recruit-new-client-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Towergate Employee Benefits has announced the appointment of Dasha Ivanova as client director, to lead strategic relationships with key corporate clients.]]></description>
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<title>How can advisers demonstrate real-life impact when discussing business protection?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/how-can-advisers-demonstrate-real-life-impact-when-discussing-business-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/how-can-advisers-demonstrate-real-life-impact-when-discussing-business-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Alan Jenkinson, business development manager at Scottish Widows (pictured), outlines how advisers can demonstrate real-life impact when discussing business protection, and the importance of anchoring advice in risk reality instead of sales rhetoric.]]></description>
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<title>Fintel launch standalone distribution platform: “Aligning adviser incentives with long-term customer value”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fintel-launch-standalone-distribution-platform-aligning-adviser-incentives-with-long-term-customer-value.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fintel-launch-standalone-distribution-platform-aligning-adviser-incentives-with-long-term-customer-value.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Fintel has announced the launch of its standalone distribution platform Omnicore, designed to provide a strategic conduit between providers and advisers.]]></description>
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<title>Bridgehaven Speciality UK joins ABI membership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bridgehaven-speciality-uk-joins-abi-membership.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bridgehaven-speciality-uk-joins-abi-membership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Bridgehaven Speciality UK (Bridgehaven) has joined the Association of British Insurers’ (ABI) membership, following the recent addition of Fortegra Insurance UK. ]]></description>
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<title>SM Advice appoint strategic advisory board to support company growth</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sm-advice-appoint-strategic-advisory-board-to-support-company-growth.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sm-advice-appoint-strategic-advisory-board-to-support-company-growth.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[SM Advice has established its strategic advisory board to ensure the company continues to deliver purpose-driven services that align with network, adviser, and customer needs.]]></description>
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<title>LV= finds only 27% of working adults in the UK have IP policies</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lv-finds-only-27-of-working-adults-in-the-uk-have-ip-policies.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lv-finds-only-27-of-working-adults-in-the-uk-have-ip-policies.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to research included in the third edition of LV’s ‘Reaching Resilience’ report, only 27% of working adults in the UK have an Income Protection (IP) policy.]]></description>
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<title>IPTF launch ASU Matrix to support advisers with customers not eligible for long-term IP products</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/iptf-launch-asu-matrix-to-support-advisers-with-customers-not-eligible-for-long-term-ip-products.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/iptf-launch-asu-matrix-to-support-advisers-with-customers-not-eligible-for-long-term-ip-products.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has announced the launch of its Accident, Sickness &amp; Unemployment (ASU) Matrix, designed to support advisers with customers not eligible for long-term Income Protection (IP) products. ]]></description>
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<title>MAB reports strong interim results and strengthens leadership team</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mab-reports-strong-interim-results-and-strengthens-leadership-team.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mab-reports-strong-interim-results-and-strengthens-leadership-team.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has announced several leadership appointments, alongside strong interim results for H1 2025 with adjusted profit before tax up 18.4% to £14.5mn.]]></description>
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<title>Neurodiversity &amp; chronic conditions get benefit support boost as workplace healthcare bridges NHS gaps: Healix Health</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/neurodiversity-and-chronic-conditions-get-benefit-support-boost-as-workplace-healthcare-bridges-nhs-gaps-healix-health.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/neurodiversity-and-chronic-conditions-get-benefit-support-boost-as-workplace-healthcare-bridges-nhs-gaps-healix-health.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Healix Health today announced its H1 2025 benefits usage data, revealing sharp increases in claims for neurodiversity and chronic condition support, as employees and families turn to workplace healthcare amid growing NHS delays.]]></description>
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<title>UK households unprepared for unexpected bereavement as 30% would need to sell the family home</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/uk-households-unprepared-for-unexpected-bereavement-as-30-would-need-to-sell-the-family-home.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/uk-households-unprepared-for-unexpected-bereavement-as-30-would-need-to-sell-the-family-home.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Tesco Insurance &amp; Money Services, 30% of homeowners would be forced to sell their family home if a partner or co-owner were to die unexpectedly. ]]></description>
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<title>Eleos Life launch life product for UK customers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-life-launch-life-product-for-uk-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, Eleos Life has launched its digital-first Life Insurance to complement its pre-existing Income Protection (IP) proposition, with the addition of health &amp; lifestyle benefits. ]]></description>
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<title>Women twice as likely to be not at all confident loved ones would cope if they could no longer provide financial support</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/women-twice-as-likely-to-be-not-at-all-confident-loved-ones-would-cope-if-they-could-no-longer-provide-financial-support.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research conducted by The Exeter, while two-thirds (67%) of men say they feel ‘confident’ their loved ones would cope if they could no longer provide financial support, less than half of women (49%) feel the same.]]></description>
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<title>ABI adds Fortegra Insurance UK to membership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/abi-adds-fortegra-insurance-uk-to-membership.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has announced the addition of Fortegra Insurance UK to its membership. ]]></description>
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<title>Chris Carroll replaces Carlos Jaureguizar as CEO for Bupa Global, India &amp; UK</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/chris-carroll-replaces-carlos-jaureguizar-as-ceo-for-bupa-global-india-and-uk.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Bupa Insurance has announced the appointment of Chris Carroll as CEO for Bupa Global, India &amp; UK, replacing Carlos Jaureguizar who has been in the role since 2021. ]]></description>
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<title>New Leaf Distribution recruits first-ever head of protection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/new-leaf-distribution-recruits-first-ever-head-of-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/new-leaf-distribution-recruits-first-ever-head-of-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[New Leaf Distribution has announced the appointment of Jo Pawson as head of protection to oversee business growth, provider relationships, and adviser training.]]></description>
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<title>HSBC Life UK launch enhancements to CI proposition that reflect “impact to the family as opposed to the individual”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/hsbc-life-uk-launch-enhancements-to-ci-proposition-that-reflect-impact-to-the-family-as-opposed-to-the-individual.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/hsbc-life-uk-launch-enhancements-to-ci-proposition-that-reflect-impact-to-the-family-as-opposed-to-the-individual.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[HSBC Life UK has announced various enhancements to its Critical Illness Cover (CIC) proposition, following feedback from advisers, customers, and industry experts.]]></description>
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<title>Guardian recruits new chief operating officer and promotes Hilary Banks to chief commercial officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/guardian-recruits-new-chief-operating-officer-and-promotes-hilary-banks-to-chief-commercial-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/guardian-recruits-new-chief-operating-officer-and-promotes-hilary-banks-to-chief-commercial-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Guardian Financial Services (Guardian) has announced the appointments of Gower Wisdom and Hilary Banks as chief operating officer (COO) and chief commercial officer (CCO), respectively.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK reveal 45% of injured adults have broken bones in the last twelve months</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-reveal-45-of-adults-have-broken-bones-in-the-last-twelve-months.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-reveal-45-of-adults-have-broken-bones-in-the-last-twelve-months.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the second edition of MetLife UK’s ‘Everyday Risk’ Report, A&amp;E visits have increased by 3.8% while hospitals have seen a 7% spike in admissions.]]></description>
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<title>Canada Life report just 14% of SMEs provide staff with Group Income Protection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/canada-life-report-just-14-of-smes-provide-staff-with-group-income-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Canada Life, the majority of micro, small &amp; medium sized enterprises (SME) provide staff with at least one employee benefit/service.]]></description>
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<title>Allianz UK appoint new managing director for personal lines business</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/allianz-uk-appoint-new-managing-director-for-personal-lines-business.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/allianz-uk-appoint-new-managing-director-for-personal-lines-business.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Allianz UK has announced the appointment of Glyn Hughes as managing director of its personal lines business, effective from February 2026.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva partners with suicide prevention charity to provide mental health support for policyholders</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-partners-with-suicide-prevention-charity-to-provide-mental-health-support-for-policyholders.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-partners-with-suicide-prevention-charity-to-provide-mental-health-support-for-policyholders.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Aviva has announced its latest partnership with Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) following a rise in online searches for whether suicide is covered by Life Insurance.]]></description>
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<title>amii announces First Actuarial as new intermediary member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/amii-announces-first-actuarial-as-new-intermediary-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) has announced the addition of First Actuarial as its latest intermediary member.]]></description>
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<title>Eleos Life recruit strategic board advisor to navigate legal and compliance landscapes</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-life-recruit-strategic-board-advisor-to-navigate-legal-and-compliance-landscapes.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-life-recruit-strategic-board-advisor-to-navigate-legal-and-compliance-landscapes.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Eleos Life has announced the appointment of Dr Marc Olivier Morant as a strategic board advisor to assist with navigating complex legal and compliance landscapes.]]></description>
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<title>John Milliken to remain Defaqto CEO despite software &amp; data division leadership appointment</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/john-milliken-to-remain-defaqto-ceo-despite-software-and-data-division-leadership-appointment.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/john-milliken-to-remain-defaqto-ceo-despite-software-and-data-division-leadership-appointment.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Fintel has today announced the appointments of John Milliken and Alex Whitson as CEOs of its software &amp; data division and services division, respectively.]]></description>
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<title>Wouldn’t it be better if advisers had a thread to follow through the protection maze?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/wouldnt-it-be-better-if-advisers-had-a-thread-to-follow-through-the-protection-maze.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/wouldnt-it-be-better-if-advisers-had-a-thread-to-follow-through-the-protection-maze.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Martin O’Connell, founder of The Protection Revolution (pictured), discusses the protection hierarchy and whether advisers recommend financial products in the correct order. ]]></description>
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<title>Zurich Corporate Risk partner with Onsi for digital health &amp; wellbeing one-stop shop</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-corporate-risk-partner-with-onsi-for-digital-health-and-wellbeing-one-stop-shop.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-corporate-risk-partner-with-onsi-for-digital-health-and-wellbeing-one-stop-shop.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Zurich Corporate Risk has today announced the launch of ‘Zurich Plus’, which is a digital platform and app designed to offer employees easy access to all health &amp; wellbeing services available as part of their policy. ]]></description>
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<title>Aviva adds unified policy management to group risk platform</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-adds-unified-policy-management-to-group-risk-platform.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-adds-unified-policy-management-to-group-risk-platform.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Aviva has launched various enhancements to its Aviva Group Protection Online (AGPOL) platform, designed to improve adviser workflows and extend digital servicing capabilities.]]></description>
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<title>UnderwriteMe to launch new AI-powered product: "Faster and more consistent decisions at every touchpoint"</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/underwriteme-to-launch-new-ai-powered-product.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/underwriteme-to-launch-new-ai-powered-product.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[UnderwriteMe has announced the upcoming launch of its AI-driven audit automation solution and extended partnership with Godel Technologies to support ambitious growth.]]></description>
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<title>amii adds HCML to membership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/amii-adds-hcml-to-membership.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/amii-adds-hcml-to-membership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) has announced the addition of HCML as its latest corporate member. ]]></description>
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<title>L&amp;G launch new claims portal for third-party claimants</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landg-launch-new-claims-portal-for-third-party-claimants.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landg-launch-new-claims-portal-for-third-party-claimants.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) has today announced the launch of its new customer-facing claims portal for third-party claimants, including beneficiaries, trustees, and estate executors. ]]></description>
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<title>Reframe Cancer extends partnership with Pulse Insurance for cancer scheme</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reframe-cancer-expands-cancer-care-offering-with-pulse-insurance.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reframe-cancer-expands-cancer-care-offering-with-pulse-insurance.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Reframe Cancer has extended its partnership with Pulse Insurance to support a combined cancer screening and navigation insurance proposition, promoting early cancer detection.]]></description>
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<title>Phoenix Group confirms rebrand to Standard Life for 2026</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/phoenix-group-confirms-rebrand-to-standard-life-for-2026.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/phoenix-group-confirms-rebrand-to-standard-life-for-2026.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, Andy Briggs, group CEO for Phoenix Group, confirmed its rebrand to Standard Life in March 2026, “bring[ing] our most trusted brand to the forefront.”]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly extends dental benefit to all policyholders</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-extends-dental-benefit-to-all-policyholders.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[National Friendly has extended its newly launched dental benefit to all Accident Only Income Protection (AOIP), Income Protection (IP), and Private Medical Insurance (PMI) policies.]]></description>
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<title>One in seven adults have self-funded £15k in private medical treatment over the last five years</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/one-in-seven-adults-have-self-funded-15k-in-private-medical-treatment-over-the-last-five-years.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Howden Life &amp; Health, 27% of adults in the UK have self-funded private treatment in the last five years, spending close to £6k on average – one in seven have spent over £15k on private treatment.]]></description>
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<title>Shepherds Friendly partners with Alula Technologies to access low-code underwriting platform</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/shepherds-friendly-partners-with-alula-technologies-to-access-low-code-underwriting-platform.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/shepherds-friendly-partners-with-alula-technologies-to-access-low-code-underwriting-platform.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Shepherds Friendly has today announced its latest strategic partnership with insurance &amp; healthcare specialist Alula Technologies to access its low-code underwriting platform.]]></description>
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<title>Unum UK launch ‘Health Plan 360’ proposition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/unum-uk-launch-health-plan-360-proposition.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/unum-uk-launch-health-plan-360-proposition.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Unum UK has announced the launch of its ‘Health Plan 360’ cash plan which has been designed to meet the needs of the modern workforce.]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch appoints Chris Payne as chief information officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lifesearch-appoints-chris-payne-as-chief-information-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lifesearch-appoints-chris-payne-as-chief-information-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[LifeSearch has today announced the appointment of Chris Payne as chief information officer (CIO) ahead of the next stage of its technology transformation. ]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows expands protection distribution team with key hires</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/scottish-widows-expands-protection-distribution-team-with-key-hires.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/scottish-widows-expands-protection-distribution-team-with-key-hires.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Scottish Widows has announced the appointments of Heena Sandu and Katie Dennehy as national business development managers (BDMs) and Jonathan Hall as a tele-digital BDM.]]></description>
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<title>Nicky Bray: High blood pressure is called the ‘silent killer’ for good reason</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/nicky-bray-high-blood-pressure-is-called-the-silent-killer-for-good-reason.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/nicky-bray-high-blood-pressure-is-called-the-silent-killer-for-good-reason.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Nicky Bray, chief underwriter at Zurich UK (pictured), discusses the importance of checking for high blood pressure - one of the most preventable and treatable causes of premature death. ]]></description>
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<title>Flood Re appoints interim chief risk officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/flood-re-appoints-interim-chief-risk-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/flood-re-appoints-interim-chief-risk-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Flood Re has announced the appointments of Sue Mulry-Lawson and Michael Murphy as interim chief risk officer (CRO) and independent non-executive director (NED), respectively. ]]></description>
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<title>AXA UK &amp; Ireland announce new appointments to management committee</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/axa-uk-and-ireland-announce-new-appointments-to-management-committee.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/axa-uk-and-ireland-announce-new-appointments-to-management-committee.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[AXA UK &amp; Ireland has announced the appointments of Amanda Vaughan and Louise Isaacs as chief people officer and chief customer &amp; communications officer, respectively.]]></description>
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<title>Perci Health appoint new medical director ahead of specialist clinic launch</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/perci-health-appoint-new-medical-director-ahead-of-specialist-clinic-launch.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/perci-health-appoint-new-medical-director-ahead-of-specialist-clinic-launch.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Perci Health has today announced the appointment of Dr Matt Brown as medical director ahead of its next phase of clinical expansion.]]></description>
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<title>New workshops at MAE Manchester offer brokers protection blueprint for the future</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/new-workshops-at-mae-manchester-offer-brokers-protection-blueprint-for-the-future.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/new-workshops-at-mae-manchester-offer-brokers-protection-blueprint-for-the-future.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This year, Mortgage Adviser Event (MAE) Manchester will feature a new series of workshops to help mortgage brokers feel confident about protection products.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK find 18% of parents can’t afford to take time off work to care for sick or injured children</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-find-18-of-parents-cant-afford-to-take-time-off-work-to-care-for-sick-or-injured-children.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-find-18-of-parents-cant-afford-to-take-time-off-work-to-care-for-sick-or-injured-children.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, 31% of parents feel guilty that they can’t always be there for their child(ren) when sick or injured due to work commitments.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD finds just 12% of employers focus on preventative support in the workplace</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/grid-finds-just-12-of-employers-focus-on-preventative-support-in-the-workplace.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/grid-finds-just-12-of-employers-focus-on-preventative-support-in-the-workplace.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD), 19% of employers don’t offer staff support until after a set number of months’ absence.]]></description>
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<title>Relevant Life: Opening the door to the business world</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/relevant-life-opening-the-door-to-the-business-world.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/relevant-life-opening-the-door-to-the-business-world.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Gary King, head of protection specialists at Vitality (pictured), discusses how Relevant Life offers a low-barrier way for advisers to start building relationships with business owners.]]></description>
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<title>iPipeline launch ‘Advanced Underwriting’ functionality to whole of market</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ipipeline-launch-advanced-underwriting-functionality-to-whole-of-market.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ipipeline-launch-advanced-underwriting-functionality-to-whole-of-market.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Previously exclusive to The Openwork Partnership, iPipeline’s ‘Advanced Underwriting’ functionality has launched to whole of market via its sourcing platform SolutionBuilder.]]></description>
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<title>“For too long, domestic abusers have misused joint life policies”: CIExpert campaign gains support from Surviving Economic Abuse</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/for-too-long-domestic-abusers-have-misused-joint-life-policies-ciexpert-campaign-gains-support-from-surviving-economic-abuse.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/for-too-long-domestic-abusers-have-misused-joint-life-policies-ciexpert-campaign-gains-support-from-surviving-economic-abuse.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[CIExpert’s ‘single is best’ campaign has gained support from Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA), which is the UK’s only charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse to better protect those at risk. ]]></description>
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<title>60% of young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds think Financial Services isn’t open to someone ‘like them’</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/60-of-young-people-from-lower-socioeconomic-backgrounds-think-financial-services-isnt-open-to-someone-like-them.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/60-of-young-people-from-lower-socioeconomic-backgrounds-think-financial-services-isnt-open-to-someone-like-them.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by LV=, limited entry-level opportunities and not ‘knowing the right people’ are major obstacles to career progression in Financial Services.]]></description>
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<title>‘Innovation’ is the most overused word in the protection market</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/innovation-is-the-most-overused-word-in-the-protection-market.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/innovation-is-the-most-overused-word-in-the-protection-market.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Stephanie Hydon, director of client distribution at iPipeline UK (pictured), questions whether minor product or service amendments should be considered ‘innovation’. ]]></description>
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<title>Vitality report 32% of adults have never reviewed their protection policies</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-report-32-of-adults-have-never-reviewed-their-protection-policies.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-report-32-of-adults-have-never-reviewed-their-protection-policies.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Vitality, 23% of adults in the UK took out Income Protection (IP) after buying their first home.]]></description>
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<title>Eleos Life launch AI-powered digital co-pilot: “Clarity doesn’t just lead to better decisions; it drives people to act”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-life-launch-ai-powered-digital-co-pilot-clarity-doesnt-just-lead-to-better-decisions-it-drives-people-to-act.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-life-launch-ai-powered-digital-co-pilot-clarity-doesnt-just-lead-to-better-decisions-it-drives-people-to-act.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Eleos Life has launched its AI-powered digital co-pilot Theea, designed to assist customers with understanding Life Insurance without the ‘industry speak’. ]]></description>
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<title>Matthew Nolan: Early foundations are essential for lifelong dental wellbeing</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/matthew-nolan-early-foundations-are-essential-for-lifelong-dental-wellbeing.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/matthew-nolan-early-foundations-are-essential-for-lifelong-dental-wellbeing.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Matthew Nolan, head dental officer at Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, (pictured), highlights the impact of ‘dental poverty’ and ‘dental deserts’, as well as the need for innovative, sustainable solutions to support both patients and practitioners. ]]></description>
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<title>How are genomics relevant to the protection market?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/how-are-genomics-relevant-to-the-protection-market.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/how-are-genomics-relevant-to-the-protection-market.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Dan Sullivan, product &amp; proposition director for insurance at Bupa UK (pictured), discusses how understanding which medicines are most effective according to a patient’s genes can lead to improved outcomes and a reduction in insurance claims.]]></description>
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<title>First Health joins amii as latest intermediary member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/first-health-joins-amii-as-latest-intermediary-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/first-health-joins-amii-as-latest-intermediary-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) has announced the addition of First Health to its membership.]]></description>
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<title>Source Insurance adds Integra to home insurance panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/source-insurance-adds-integra-to-home-insurance-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/source-insurance-adds-integra-to-home-insurance-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Source Insurance has announced the addition of Integra Insurance Solutions to its home insurance panel, offering real time insurer hosted pricing (IHP). ]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK report 25% of recently bereaved adults were unaware about policies in place to cover funeral costs</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-report-25-of-recently-bereaved-adults-were-unaware-about-policies-in-place-to-cover-funeral-costs.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-report-25-of-recently-bereaved-adults-were-unaware-about-policies-in-place-to-cover-funeral-costs.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the last research commissioned by MetLife UK, only 21% of recently bereaved adults knew what their loved ones’ wishes were when it came to the funeral, and how much it would cost.]]></description>
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<title>Mattioli Woods becomes latest GRiD member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mattioli-woods-becomes-latest-grid-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mattioli-woods-becomes-latest-grid-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Group Risk Development (GRiD) has announced the addition of employee benefits specialist Mattioli Woods as its latest member.]]></description>
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<title>Justin Harper: We must build with (not just for) consumers and design products with real lives in mind</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/justin-harper-we-must-build-with-not-just-for-consumers-and-design-products-with-real-lives-in-mind.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 18:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/justin-harper-we-must-build-with-not-just-for-consumers-and-design-products-with-real-lives-in-mind.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Justin Harper, chief marketing officer at LifeSearch (pictured), explains that when advice is inaccessible, and protection products are wrapped in inflexible terms or off-target marketing, consumers can’t engage. ]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter find comparison sites remain most popular route to insurance: “They’re just doing it on their own terms”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-find-comparison-sites-remain-most-popular-route-to-insurance-theyre-just-doing-it-on-their-own-terms.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-find-comparison-sites-remain-most-popular-route-to-insurance-theyre-just-doing-it-on-their-own-terms.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research conducted by The Exeter, 42% of adults in the UK would speak with a financial adviser when researching insurance products.]]></description>
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<title>BHSF recruit Holloway Friendly’s Clare Enstone and appoint new COO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bhsf-recruit-holloway-friendlys-clare-enstone-and-appoint-new-coo.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bhsf-recruit-holloway-friendlys-clare-enstone-and-appoint-new-coo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, BHSF has announced the appointments of Clare Enstone and Georgina Callaghan as director of risk &amp; compliance and chief operating officer (COO), respectively.]]></description>
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<title>72% of adults in the UK fear their family wouldn’t make it financially beyond twelve months if they passed away</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/72-of-adults-in-the-uk-fear-their-family-wouldnt-make-it-financially-beyond-twelve-months-if-they-passed-away.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/72-of-adults-in-the-uk-fear-their-family-wouldnt-make-it-financially-beyond-twelve-months-if-they-passed-away.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Tesco Insurance &amp; Money Services, 38% of adults in the UK ‘often’ think about what would happen to their family if they passed away, while for 16% it’s a constant worry.]]></description>
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<title>Next Intelligence adds National Friendly to refreshed protection panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/next-intelligence-adds-national-friendly-to-refreshed-protection-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/next-intelligence-adds-national-friendly-to-refreshed-protection-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Next Intelligence has announced the addition of National Friendly to its refreshed protection panel, broadening the range of products available to its members.]]></description>
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<title>Reassured promotes Beth Whelan to chief strategy &amp; data officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reassured-promotes-beth-whelan-to-chief-strategy-and-data-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reassured-promotes-beth-whelan-to-chief-strategy-and-data-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Reassured has announced the promotion of Beth Whelan to chief strategy &amp; data officer, leading the broker’s change and data science functions.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva confirms partnership with Tesco Insurance &amp; Money Services</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-confirms-partnership-with-tesco-insurance-and-money-services.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-confirms-partnership-with-tesco-insurance-and-money-services.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Aviva has announced its latest strategic partnership with Tesco Insurance &amp; Money Services, offering customers access to its Life Insurance proposition.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate highlight staff loyalty as major advantage of employee benefits</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/towergate-highlight-staff-loyalty-as-major-advantage-of-employee-benefits.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/towergate-highlight-staff-loyalty-as-major-advantage-of-employee-benefits.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Employee Benefits, 35% of employers consider staff loyalty as motivation for supplying employee benefits.]]></description>
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<title>Swiss Re appoints new COO to support long-term strategy for L&amp;H business</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/swiss-re-appoints-new-coo-to-support-long-term-strategy-for-landh-business.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/swiss-re-appoints-new-coo-to-support-long-term-strategy-for-landh-business.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Swiss Re has announced the appointment of Robin Spencer as chief operating officer (COO) for its life &amp; health reinsurance (L&amp;H Re) business, effective from the 1st September 2025.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter enters new agreement with redaction and medical reporting software provider</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-enters-new-agreement-with-redaction-and-medical-reporting-software-provider.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-enters-new-agreement-with-redaction-and-medical-reporting-software-provider.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Exeter has announced a new agreement with redaction and medical reporting software provider iGPR to streamline medical information requests from GP surgeries. ]]></description>
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<title>Freedom Health Insurance launch health &amp; wellbeing toolkit to strengthen group business proposition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/freedom-health-insurance-launch-health-and-wellbeing-toolkit-to-strengthen-group-business-proposition.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/freedom-health-insurance-launch-health-and-wellbeing-toolkit-to-strengthen-group-business-proposition.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Freedom Health Insurance has today launched its ‘Freedom 360’ toolkit, designed to support customers at every stage of their health &amp; wellbeing journey.]]></description>
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<title>Benenden Health appoints new chief operating officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/benenden-health-appoints-new-chief-operating-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/benenden-health-appoints-new-chief-operating-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Benenden Health has announced the appointment of Jon Cawley as chief operating officer (COO) to drive forward its operational strategy.]]></description>
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<title>amii recruits Paula Coffey for executive committee</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/amii-recruits-paula-coffey-for-executive-committee.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/amii-recruits-paula-coffey-for-executive-committee.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (amii) has today announced the appointment of Paula Coffey, director of claims, rehabilitation &amp; medical services at Unum UK, to its executive committee.]]></description>
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<title>Access FS appoint business development manager ahead of recruitment drive</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/access-fs-appoint-business-development-manager-ahead-of-recruitment-drive.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/access-fs-appoint-business-development-manager-ahead-of-recruitment-drive.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Access FS has announced the appointment of Rob Jarvis as business development manager, primarily responsible for recruitment.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich UK paid 95.8% of IP claims in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-uk-paid-958-of-ip-claims-in-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-uk-paid-958-of-ip-claims-in-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In 2024, Zurich UK paid over £360mn in Life Insurance, Terminal Illness, Critical Illness (CI), Income Protection (IP), children’s cover, and multi-fracture cover claims.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva reports drop in protection sales but sees health business growth</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-reports-drop-in-protection-sales-but-sees-health-business-growth.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-reports-drop-in-protection-sales-but-sees-health-business-growth.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Aviva has recorded a drop in protection sales during the first half of 2025, blaming the fall on the impact of last year’s acquisition of AIG Life.]]></description>
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<title>Swiss Re L&amp;H revenue and profit down 5% in H1 2025 </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/swiss-re-landh-revenue-and-profit-down-5-in-h1-2025.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/swiss-re-landh-revenue-and-profit-down-5-in-h1-2025.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Swiss Re has reported a 5% drop in insurance revenue for its Life &amp; Health (L&amp;H) Reinsurance arm in the first half of 2025, despite new business margins improving slightly.]]></description>
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<title>Over two-fifths of adults are 'dissatisfied' with NHS waiting list experience</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/over-two-fifths-of-adults-are-dissatisfied-with-nhs-waiting-list-experience.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/over-two-fifths-of-adults-are-dissatisfied-with-nhs-waiting-list-experience.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A significant number of adults are unhappy with their experience while waiting for NHS treatment, the latest Health Insight Survey from the ONS has shown - indicating the persistent challenges facing NHS services in delivering efficient and timely care in England.]]></description>
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<title>The Openwork Partnership announces Rob Barker as new CEO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-openwork-partnership-announces-barker-as-new-ceo.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-openwork-partnership-announces-barker-as-new-ceo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Openwork Partnership has today announced the appointment of Rob Barker as its new CEO, as of September 2025, following the sudden departure of Richard Houghton at the end of last year.]]></description>
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<title>Paymentshield strengthens intermediary support with expanded business development team</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/paymentshield-strengthens-intermediary-support-with-expanded-business-development-team.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/paymentshield-strengthens-intermediary-support-with-expanded-business-development-team.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Paymentshield has unveiled a refreshed business development structure, introducing several new roles to enhance its partnerships across the intermediary market.]]></description>
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<title>Two in five employees left to initiate benefit take-up themselves: GRiD</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/two-in-five-employees-left-to-initiate-benefit-take-up-themselves-grid.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/two-in-five-employees-left-to-initiate-benefit-take-up-themselves-grid.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Many employers are leaving it to employees to take up employee benefits they're entitled to, rather than proactively encouraging them - with two in five admitting to industry body GRiD that employees are left to initate it themselves.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter appoints new company secretary</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-appoints-new-company-secretary.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-appoints-new-company-secretary.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Exeter has today announced the appointment of Karen Senior as company secretary, succeeding Zoe Kubiak who has retired after six years in the role.]]></description>
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<title>Reassured teams up with Voyc to monitor all customer calls</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reassured-teams-up-with-voyc-to-monitor-all-customer-calls.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reassured-teams-up-with-voyc-to-monitor-all-customer-calls.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Reassured has announced its latest partnership with AI-powered conversation intelligence and compliance monitoring platform Voyc to monitor its customer calls.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality finds 48% of adults consider social care in retirement unaffordable with or without savings</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-finds-48-of-adults-consider-social-care-in-retirement-unaffordable-with-or-without-savings.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-finds-48-of-adults-consider-social-care-in-retirement-unaffordable-with-or-without-savings.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Vitality, 48% of adults in the UK believe that even if they started saving now, the cost of social care in retirement would still be unaffordable.]]></description>
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<title>Denis Global joins amii as corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/denis-global-joins-amii-as-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/denis-global-joins-amii-as-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) has announced the addition of Denis Global as its latest corporate member.]]></description>
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<title>Stonebridge appoints first-ever chief operating officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/stonebridge-appoints-first-ever-chief-operating-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/stonebridge-appoints-first-ever-chief-operating-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Stonebridge Mortgage &amp; Protection Network has announced the appointment of Tim Miller as its first-ever chief operating officer (COO) to support its next phase of growth.]]></description>
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<title>Chloe Davies appointed head of protection distribution at L&amp;C Mortgages</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/chloe-davies-appointed-head-of-protection-distribution-at-landc-mortgages.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/chloe-davies-appointed-head-of-protection-distribution-at-landc-mortgages.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[L&amp;C Mortgages has announced the appointment of Chloe Davies as head of protection distribution, to enhance its offering, streamline processes, and ensure customers receive high-quality protection advice.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality appoints new clinical operations director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-appoints-new-clinical-operations-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-appoints-new-clinical-operations-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Vitality has announced the appointment Dr Rishi Patel as clinical operations director, attracted by the insurer’s “relentless focus on driving sustainable behaviour change to improve the health of its members.”]]></description>
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<title>FOS reports dramatic reduction in IP-related complaints compared to Q4 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fos-reports-dramatic-reduction-in-ip-related-complaints-compared-to-q4-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fos-reports-dramatic-reduction-in-ip-related-complaints-compared-to-q4-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to quarterly complaints data released by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), the number of financial complaints requiring intervention has fallen to its lowest level in the past twelve months.]]></description>
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<title>AXA Health recruits Bupa’s Jordan Ayrey as SME distribution director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/axa-health-recruits-bupas-jordan-ayrey-as-sme-distribution-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/axa-health-recruits-bupas-jordan-ayrey-as-sme-distribution-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[AXA Health has today announced the appointment of Jordan Ayrey as small &amp; medium-sized enterprise (SME) distribution director, effective from November 2025.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter report 60% of single life policies now have nominated beneficiaries</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-report-60-of-single-life-policies-now-have-nominated-beneficiaries.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-report-60-of-single-life-policies-now-have-nominated-beneficiaries.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Since introducing beneficiary nomination for its ‘Real Life’ offering in March 2025, The Exeter has reported that over half (60%) of single life policies now have a nominated beneficiary.]]></description>
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<title>Alan Waddington: Remember when News Corporation bought MySpace…don’t ignore your customers like they did</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/alan-waddington-remember-when-news-corporation-bought-myspacedont-ignore-your-customers-like-they-did.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/alan-waddington-remember-when-news-corporation-bought-myspacedont-ignore-your-customers-like-they-did.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Alan Waddington, distribution director at Cirencester Friendly (pictured), discusses the importance of annual reviews and the impact of wrongly assuming customers will cancel protection policies if you don’t ‘let sleeping dogs lie’.]]></description>
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<title>Mortgage Advice Bureau launch financial vulnerability assessment tool for protection and mortgage advisers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mortgage-advice-bureau-launch-financial-vulnerability-assessment-tool-for-protection-and-mortgage-advisers.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mortgage-advice-bureau-launch-financial-vulnerability-assessment-tool-for-protection-and-mortgage-advisers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has announced the deployment of a financial vulnerability assessment tool for protection and mortgage advisers in its network.]]></description>
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<title>Stephane Flaquet replaces Marcotte as Lloyd’s chief operating officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/stephane-flaquet-replaces-marcotte-as-lloyds-chief-operating-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/stephane-flaquet-replaces-marcotte-as-lloyds-chief-operating-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Lloyd’s has announced the appointment of Stephane Flaquet as chief operating officer (COO), replacing George Marcotte, who has served as interim COO since September 2024.]]></description>
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<title>HFMC Wealth becomes latest GRiD member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/hfmc-wealth-becomes-latest-grid-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/hfmc-wealth-becomes-latest-grid-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Group Risk Development (GRiD) has announced the addition of independent advisory practice HFMC Wealth as its latest member.]]></description>
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<title>Flood Re recruits Latinka Pilipovic as chief financial officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/flood-re-recruits-latinka-pilipovic-as-chief-financial-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/flood-re-recruits-latinka-pilipovic-as-chief-financial-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Flood Re has announced several senior executive appointments, including Latinka Pilipovic, who most recently served as chief financial officer (CFO) at Guardian Financial Services (Guardian).]]></description>
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<title>Aviva enhance MyHealthCounts benefit so policyholders can earn premium discounts from logging personal health progress</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-enhance-myhealthcounts-benefit-so-policyholders-can-earn-premium-discounts-from-logging-personal-health-progress.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-enhance-myhealthcounts-benefit-so-policyholders-can-earn-premium-discounts-from-logging-personal-health-progress.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Aviva has announced enhancements to its ‘MyHealthCounts’ benefit, available to ‘Healthier Solutions’ policyholders, including upgraded digital health &amp; wellbeing tools.]]></description>
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<title>Simplyhealth reports 73% of employers feel a responsibility to do more to support staff health</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/simplyhealth-reports-73-of-employers-feel-a-responsibility-to-do-more-to-support-staff-health.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/simplyhealth-reports-73-of-employers-feel-a-responsibility-to-do-more-to-support-staff-health.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Simplyhealth, 37% of staff would be more likely to use employee benefits if it became less complicated to access them.]]></description>
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<title>SM Advice appoints managing director to support next phase of growth</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sm-advice-appoints-managing-director-to-support-next-phase-of-growth.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sm-advice-appoints-managing-director-to-support-next-phase-of-growth.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, SM Advice has announced the appointment of Chris Miles as managing director as the company continues to scale its operations.]]></description>
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<title>FCA intends to publish papers in Q3 2025 to keep stakeholders informed on protection market study</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-intends-to-publish-papers-in-q3-2025-to-keep-stakeholders-informed-on-protection-market-study.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-intends-to-publish-papers-in-q3-2025-to-keep-stakeholders-informed-on-protection-market-study.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published an update on its protection market study, which launched in March 2025, after issuing requests for information (RFI) to over 30 insurers and intermediaries.]]></description>
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<title>Acre partners with Iress for protection sourcing: “We must collaborate with like-minded innovators”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/acre-partners-with-iress-for-protection-sourcing-we-must-collaborate-with-like-minded-innovators.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/acre-partners-with-iress-for-protection-sourcing-we-must-collaborate-with-like-minded-innovators.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Intermediary platform Acre has partnered with Iress for protection sourcing, available to users from August 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Stonebridge appoints Steve Swyny as national recruitment manager</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/stonebridge-appoints-steve-swyny-as-national-recruitment-manager.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/stonebridge-appoints-steve-swyny-as-national-recruitment-manager.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Stonebridge Mortgage &amp; Protection Network has announced the appointment of Steve Swyny as national recruitment manager to drive network growth.]]></description>
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<title>Allianz UK expands insurance distribution footprint with Sainsbury’s Bank agreement</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/allianz-uk-expands-insurance-distribution-footprint-with-sainsburys-bank-agreement.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/allianz-uk-expands-insurance-distribution-footprint-with-sainsburys-bank-agreement.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Allianz UK has announced a new strategic agreement with Sainsbury’s Bank, offering replacement home and motor insurance policies to the bank’s existing customers.]]></description>
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<title>Denplan recruits Dr Matthew Nolan as head dental officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/denplan-recruits-dr-matthew-nolan-as-head-dental-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/denplan-recruits-dr-matthew-nolan-as-head-dental-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Denplan, part of Simplyhealth, has announced the appointment of Dr Matthew Nolan as head dental officer, playing a pivotal role in supporting and advocating for its network.]]></description>
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<title>Eleos Life partners with MedicsPro to protect healthcare professionals</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-life-partners-with-medicspro-to-protect-healthcare-professionals.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-life-partners-with-medicspro-to-protect-healthcare-professionals.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Eleos Life has announced its latest partnership with MedicsPro, offering access to protection products via the MedicsPro platform.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich UK appoints first-ever chief technology officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-uk-appoints-first-ever-chief-technology-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-uk-appoints-first-ever-chief-technology-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Zurich UK has announced the appointment of Asha Anil Kumar as its first-ever chief technology officer, signalling the insurer’s “commitment to building world-class technology and AI.”]]></description>
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<title>MNK Group appoints group executive managing director for risk &amp; regulation</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mnk-group-appoints-group-executive-managing-director-for-risk-and-regulation.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mnk-group-appoints-group-executive-managing-director-for-risk-and-regulation.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, MNK Group has announced the appointment of Chaitali Roy as group executive managing director for risk &amp; regulation, to strengthen engagement with international regulators.]]></description>
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<title>“My Dad is 83. He keeps his policy documents in a box at home”: How can firms locate and contact ‘gone-away’ customers?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/my-dad-is-83-he-keeps-his-policy-documents-in-a-box-at-home-how-can-firms-locate-and-contact-gone-away-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/my-dad-is-83-he-keeps-his-policy-documents-in-a-box-at-home-how-can-firms-locate-and-contact-gone-away-customers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With an estimated 3.4mn dormant policies in the UK, James Slater, CEO of ST&amp;R Insurance, details how the firm’s unique online storage platform helps ensure that loved ones can access policy documents in one place if the worst were to happen.]]></description>
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<title>FCA appoints interim FOS chair after unsuccessful recruitment campaign</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-appoints-interim-fos-chair-after-unsuccessful-recruitment-campaign.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-appoints-interim-fos-chair-after-unsuccessful-recruitment-campaign.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced the appointment of Liam Coleman as interim chair of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) board, following an unsuccessful initial recruitment campaign.]]></description>
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<title>Roy McLoughlin: The ‘stickability’ of business protection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/roy-mcloughlin-the-stickability-of-business-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/roy-mcloughlin-the-stickability-of-business-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Roy McLoughlin, board member of the Protection Distributors Group (pictured), discusses the ‘stickability’ of business protection and how advisers can establish strategic relationships.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK extends Everest partnership to support parents and in-laws during bereavement</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-extends-everest-partnership-to-support-parents-and-in-laws-during-bereavement.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-extends-everest-partnership-to-support-parents-and-in-laws-during-bereavement.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[MetLife UK has extended its partnership with Everest to support employees’ parents and in-laws with end-of-life planning and compassionate funeral support.]]></description>
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<title>Andy Lucas appointed chair of Cirencester Friendly to support “ambitious” growth strategy</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/andy-lucas-appointed-chair-of-cirencester-friendly-to-support-ambitious-growth-strategy.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/andy-lucas-appointed-chair-of-cirencester-friendly-to-support-ambitious-growth-strategy.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cirencester Friendly has today announced the appointment of Andy Lucas as chair of the Board of Management, succeeding Janice Banks.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich UK launch calculator to help advisers illustrate a customer’s risk reality</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-uk-launch-calculator-to-help-advisers-illustrate-a-customers-risk-reality.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-uk-launch-calculator-to-help-advisers-illustrate-a-customers-risk-reality.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Zurich UK has launched its new ‘Risk Reality’ calculator to help customers better understand the value of protection products and support advisers with making conversations about protection more impactful.]]></description>
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<title>Martin O’Connell: How does Term to 90 sit with Consumer Duty?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/martin-oconnell-how-does-term-to-90-sit-with-consumer-duty.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/martin-oconnell-how-does-term-to-90-sit-with-consumer-duty.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Martin O’Connell, founder of The Protection Revolution (pictured), questions how Term to 90 policies offer customers ‘fair value’, and whether it’s a cheaper version of Whole of Life (WOL), based on a prayer that the customer will die before the age of 90.]]></description>
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<title>Chesnara raise £140mn to support HSBC Life UK acquisition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/chesnara-raise-140mn-to-support-hsbc-life-uk-acquisition.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/chesnara-raise-140mn-to-support-hsbc-life-uk-acquisition.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Chesnara has successfully raised gross proceeds of £140mn to support its proposed acquisition of HSBC Life (UK), for a total consideration of £260mn.]]></description>
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<title>PFS invests £1mn to “attract and nurture talent for the benefit of the financial planning profession”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/pfs-invests-1mn-to-attract-and-nurture-talent-for-the-benefit-of-the-financial-planning-profession.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/pfs-invests-1mn-to-attract-and-nurture-talent-for-the-benefit-of-the-financial-planning-profession.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has today announced a £1mn investment in initiatives designed to “attract and nurture talent for the benefit of the financial planning profession.”]]></description>
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<title>Occupational Health vs Vocational Rehabilitation: Where they differ and why it matters when discussing GIP with clients</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/occupational-health-vs-vocational-rehabilitation-where-they-differ-and-why-it-matters-when-discussing-gip-with-clients.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/occupational-health-vs-vocational-rehabilitation-where-they-differ-and-why-it-matters-when-discussing-gip-with-clients.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Vanessa Sallows, claims &amp; governance director for group protection, retail at Legal &amp; General (pictured), discusses the differences between Occupational Health (OH) vs Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), and how advisers should position Group Income Protection (GIP).]]></description>
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<title>Bupa launch DNA test for customers in response to whole genome sequencing pilot</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bupa-launch-dna-test-for-customers-in-response-to-whole-genome-sequencing-pilot.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bupa-launch-dna-test-for-customers-in-response-to-whole-genome-sequencing-pilot.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As part of a new suite of ‘My Genomic Health’ tests, Bupa has launched ‘Medication Check’ to support customers’ understanding of which medications are most likely to be effective.]]></description>
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<title>Charlotte O’Brien: It’s mutually beneficial to invest in keeping employees healthy and in the workplace</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/charlotte-obrien-its-mutually-beneficial-to-invest-in-keeping-employees-healthy-and-in-the-workplace.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/charlotte-obrien-its-mutually-beneficial-to-invest-in-keeping-employees-healthy-and-in-the-workplace.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Charlotte O’Brien, head of employee benefits at MetLife UK (pictured), discusses the importance of early intervention and prevention to combat the long-term workplace absence crisis in the UK.]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly add dental benefit to Friendly Shield offering</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-add-dental-benefit-to-friendly-shield-offering.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-add-dental-benefit-to-friendly-shield-offering.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, National Friendly has enhanced its ‘Friendly Shield’ offering to include Friendly Dentist+ as a benefit for new members.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK finds just 16% of businesses don’t calculate the cost of sickness</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-finds-just-16-of-businesses-dont-calculate-the-cost-of-sickness.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-finds-just-16-of-businesses-dont-calculate-the-cost-of-sickness.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, short-term sickness is costing businesses, on average, £13.8k per employee, with staff having taken almost a week off work in the last twelve months.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality pays record £142mn in claims in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-pays-record-142-million-in-claims-in-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-pays-record-142-million-in-claims-in-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Vitality has reported its highest-ever annual payout in protection claims, totalling £142mn in 2024 - with results from its healthy living rewards programme showing engaged members living longer and saving, on average, £244 annually.]]></description>
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<title>Phil Jeynes: Insurance is unique in that the unluckiest people benefit the most…so why should customers trust us?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/phil-jeynes-insurance-is-unique-in-that-the-unluckiest-people-benefit-the-mostso-why-should-customers-trust-us.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/phil-jeynes-insurance-is-unique-in-that-the-unluckiest-people-benefit-the-mostso-why-should-customers-trust-us.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Phil Jeynes, head of individual protection at MetLife UK (pictured), discusses how intangible products, such as protection policies, require a greater level of faith since it’s the unluckiest people who benefit the most.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Employee Benefits: Gender-specific support is growing and will continue to do so</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/towergate-employee-benefits-gender-specific-support-is-growing-and-will-continue-to-do-so.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/towergate-employee-benefits-gender-specific-support-is-growing-and-will-continue-to-do-so.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Employee Benefits, 70% of employers don’t provide gender-specific support to those affected, and only 18% offer coaching and awareness to all staff.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD: Employers should remain consistent in providing support for all staff, whether they’re young or young at heart</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/grid-employers-should-remain-consistent-in-providing-support-for-all-staff-whether-theyre-young-or-young-at-heart.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/grid-employers-should-remain-consistent-in-providing-support-for-all-staff-whether-theyre-young-or-young-at-heart.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD), employers are concerned about stress and anxiety affecting staff across generations.]]></description>
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<title>Sesame Bankhall Group recruits M&amp;A director for exit consulting proposition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sesame-bankhall-group-recruits-manda-director-for-exit-consulting-proposition.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sesame-bankhall-group-recruits-manda-director-for-exit-consulting-proposition.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has announced the appointment of David Wright as M&amp;A director as the network prepares to launch its exit consulting proposition. ]]></description>
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<title>Benenden Health invests in specialist cancer advice with Reframe Cancer partnership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/benenden-health-invests-in-specialist-cancer-advice-with-reframe-cancer-partnership.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/benenden-health-invests-in-specialist-cancer-advice-with-reframe-cancer-partnership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Reframe Cancer has announced its latest partnership with Benenden Health, providing specialist cancer advice and navigation for its 870k membership.]]></description>
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<title>Chris Pond replaced as chair of Fairer Finance’s Consumer Advisory Board</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/chris-pond-replaced-as-chair-of-fairer-finances-consumer-advisory-board.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/chris-pond-replaced-as-chair-of-fairer-finances-consumer-advisory-board.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Fairer Finance has announced the appointment of Helene Brichet as chair of its Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), following the departure of Chris Pond.]]></description>
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<title>Habito recruits Britney Trussler ahead of improved offering across protection, mortgage advice, and compliance</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/habito-recruits-britney-trussler-ahead-of-improved-offering-across-protection-mortgage-advice-and-compliance.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/habito-recruits-britney-trussler-ahead-of-improved-offering-across-protection-mortgage-advice-and-compliance.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Habito has announced the appointment of Britney Trussler as the newest member of its expanding advice team.]]></description>
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<title>Barnett Waddingham appoints Rob Byett as chief risk officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/barnett-waddingham-appoints-rob-byett-as-chief-risk-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/barnett-waddingham-appoints-rob-byett-as-chief-risk-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Barnett Waddingham has today announced the appointment of Rob Byett as chief risk officer to oversee risk and compliance functions.]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly launch adviser-focused 'Cover the Country' campaign</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-launches-adviser-focused-cover-the-country-campaign.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-launches-adviser-focused-cover-the-country-campaign.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[National Friendly has unveiled its latest adviser-focused initiative, the ‘Cover the Country’ campaign, designed to raise awareness and understanding of Income Protection (IP) ahead of Income Protection Action Week (IPAW) later this year. ]]></description>
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<title>Broadstone appoints Rob Kerry as actuarial director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/broadstone-appoints-rob-kerry-as-actuarial-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/broadstone-appoints-rob-kerry-as-actuarial-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Broadstone acquired BPA specialists ExactVAL in June 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Reassured appoints Laura Benton to new customer-focused role</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reassured-appoints-benton-to-new-customer-focused-role.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reassured-appoints-benton-to-new-customer-focused-role.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Life insurance broker Reassured has appointed Laura Benton as chief customer officer (CCO), a newly-created role.]]></description>
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<title>BHSF joins amii as corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bhsf-joins-amii-as-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bhsf-joins-amii-as-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Health service provider BHSF has joined the Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (amii) as a corporate member.]]></description>
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<title>Legacy of industry Covid-19 relief fund remains five years on</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/legacy-of-industry-covid-19-relief-fund-remains-five-years-on.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/legacy-of-industry-covid-19-relief-fund-remains-five-years-on.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A new report from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has revealed the lasting impact of the £104 million Covid-19 Support Fund, launched at the height of the pandemic to support those hardest hit by the crisis.]]></description>
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<title>Protection gap leaving women with mortgages at higher risk from income shock</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection-gap-leaving-women-with-mortgages-at-higher-risk-from-income-shock.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection-gap-leaving-women-with-mortgages-at-higher-risk-from-income-shock.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[New research from LifeSearch and HomeOwners Alliance has highlighted that some female mortgage holders may be facing disproportionate pressure in maintaining homeownership - being both more susceptible to sudden income shocks and more likely to make personal or financial sacrifices to keep up with mortgage payments.]]></description>
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<title>BIBA announce changes to its board with Carl Evans stepping down as chair of LBAB</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/biba-announce-changes-to-its-board-with-carl-evans-stepping-down-as-chair-of-lbab.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/biba-announce-changes-to-its-board-with-carl-evans-stepping-down-as-chair-of-lbab.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has announced numerous changes to its board, which consists of a non-executive chair, three directors, non-executive director, and eight BIBA members who also lead the association’s advisory boards. ]]></description>
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<title>Risk of creating a “harmful” skills gap if FCA remove 15-hour CPD requirement, says CII</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/risk-of-creating-a-harmful-skills-gap-if-fca-remove-15-hour-cpd-requirement-says-cii.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/risk-of-creating-a-harmful-skills-gap-if-fca-remove-15-hour-cpd-requirement-says-cii.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has reported ‘significant opposition’ to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new training proposals.]]></description>
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<title>Stonebridge appoints new national compliance manager to oversee field supervision</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/stonebridge-appoints-new-national-compliance-manager-to-oversee-field-supervision.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/stonebridge-appoints-new-national-compliance-manager-to-oversee-field-supervision.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Stonebridge Mortgage &amp; Protection Network has announced the appointment of Joanna Purdy as a national compliance manager to oversee field supervision and support enhancements to compliance processes.]]></description>
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<title>Emma Watkins to succeed Lindsey Rix-Broom as UK CEO of Canada Life</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/emma-watkins-to-succeed-lindsey-rix-broom-as-uk-ceo-of-canada-life.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/emma-watkins-to-succeed-lindsey-rix-broom-as-uk-ceo-of-canada-life.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Canada Life has today announced the appointment of Emma Watkins as UK CEO, succeeding Lindsey Rix-Broom.]]></description>
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<title>Breaking: HSBC Life UK to be acquired for £260mn</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/breaking-hsbc-life-uk-to-be-acquired-for-260mn.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/breaking-hsbc-life-uk-to-be-acquired-for-260mn.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Chesnara announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire HSBC Life (UK) from HSBC Bank for a total consolidation of £260mn.]]></description>
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<title>Fairer Finance: Consumer trust has worsened, but claim satisfaction scores continue to rise</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fairer-finance-consumer-trust-has-worsened-but-claim-satisfaction-scores-continue-to-rise.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fairer-finance-consumer-trust-has-worsened-but-claim-satisfaction-scores-continue-to-rise.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to Fairer Finance’s ‘Trust in Private Medical Insurance’ Index, consumer trust has fallen for the first time since 2023, but claim satisfaction scores continue to rise. ]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter reports “worrying” discrepancies between consumer values and actual purchasing behaviour, with only 7% buying IP</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-reports-worrying-discrepancies-between-consumer-values-and-actual-purchasing-behaviour-with-only-7-buying-ip.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-reports-worrying-discrepancies-between-consumer-values-and-actual-purchasing-behaviour-with-only-7-buying-ip.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by The Exeter, only 7% of respondents have purchased an Income Protection (IP) policy, despite 32% recognising it as an important financial product.]]></description>
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<title>Legal &amp; General launch ‘one-stop shop’ for health &amp; wellbeing services through Spectrum.Life partnership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/legal-and-general-launch-one-stop-shop-for-health-wellbeing-services-through-spectrumlife-partnership.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/legal-and-general-launch-one-stop-shop-for-health-wellbeing-services-through-spectrumlife-partnership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) has partnered with Spectrum.Life to launch its ‘one-stop shop’ for health &amp; wellbeing services associated with group products.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD finds 98% of employers who support the health &amp; wellbeing of staff believe it has positively impacted their business</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/grid-finds-98-of-employers-who-support-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-staff-believe-it-has-positively-impacted-their-business.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD), 67% of employers measure the impact of supporting the health &amp; wellbeing of staff on their business.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK caregiving responsibility research backed by Paula Radcliffe MBE</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-caregiving-responsibility-research-backed-by-paula-radcliffe-mbe.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-caregiving-responsibility-research-backed-by-paula-radcliffe-mbe.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, supported by Paula Radcliffe MBE, 27% of adults fear loss of income while needing to care for a sick or injured child.]]></description>
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<title>Eleos Life expands distribution with strategic partnerships</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-life-expands-distribution-with-strategic-partnerships.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-life-expands-distribution-with-strategic-partnerships.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Eleos Life has announced its latest strategic partnerships with Tlyfe and SuperFi, specialists in servicing renters and targeting those looking to take charge of their finances.]]></description>
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<title>Exclusive: LV= rebrand for personal lines business classified as ‘brand risk’ in Annual Report &amp; Financial Statements</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/exclusive-lv-rebrand-for-personal-lines-business-classified-as-brand-risk-in-annual-report-and-financial-statements.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/exclusive-lv-rebrand-for-personal-lines-business-classified-as-brand-risk-in-annual-report-and-financial-statements.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Allianz employees have been told that 650 jobs will be cut from its UK insurance arm due to ‘difficult market conditions’, less than six months after the decision to rebrand LV= General Insurance (LV=GI) to Allianz UK was classified as a ‘brand risk’.]]></description>
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<title>Howden UK &amp; Ireland appoints new CEO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/howden-uk-and-ireland-appoints-new-ceo.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/howden-uk-and-ireland-appoints-new-ceo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Howden has announced the appointment of Robert Kennedy as CEO of Howden UK &amp; Ireland, "to lead it through the next phase of integration, growth, and acceleration."]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK finds 74% of those with accident-related injuries experienced mental health challenges</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-finds-74-of-those-with-accident-related-injuries-experienced-mental-health-challenges.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-finds-74-of-those-with-accident-related-injuries-experienced-mental-health-challenges.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, 14% of adults with accident-related injuries said it made their loved ones feel stressed and anxious.]]></description>
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<title>HSBC Life launch protection adviser support team</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/hsbc-life-launch-protection-adviser-support-team.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/hsbc-life-launch-protection-adviser-support-team.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, HSBC Life (UK) has announced the launch of its new protection adviser support team ahead of a business development manager (BDM) recruitment drive.]]></description>
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<title>Shepherds Friendly appoints first-ever chief change officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/shepherds-friendly-appoints-first-ever-chief-change-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/shepherds-friendly-appoints-first-ever-chief-change-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Shepherds Friendly has announced the strategic appointment of Michael Williams as its first-ever chief change officer, reflecting the society’s commitment to modernising its platform and product offering.]]></description>
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<title>Why do insurers rarely allow existing policyholders to access new and, usually, better products?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/insurers-rarely-allow-existing-policyholders-to-access-new-and-usually-better-products.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/insurers-rarely-allow-existing-policyholders-to-access-new-and-usually-better-products.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Martin O’Connell, founder of The Protection Revolution (pictured), discusses the consequences of replacing protection policies and how insurers rarely allow existing policyholders to access new and, usually, better products.]]></description>
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<title>PDG announces signatories to the Claims Charter for 2025</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/pdg-announces-signatories-to-the-claims-charter-for-2025.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/pdg-announces-signatories-to-the-claims-charter-for-2025.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Protection Distributors Group (PDG) has announced Claims Charter signatories for 2025 after obtaining and assessing information on how insurers support claimants.]]></description>
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<title>How can insurers reduce the hidden cost of dismissed cancer symptoms in younger adults?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/how-can-insurers-reduce-the-hidden-cost-of-dismissed-cancer-symptoms-in-younger-adults.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/how-can-insurers-reduce-the-hidden-cost-of-dismissed-cancer-symptoms-in-younger-adults.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Kelly McCabe, co-founder of Perci Health, discusses the impact of dismissed cancer symptoms in younger adults and why cancer risk education shouldn’t be age-gated.]]></description>
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<title>Paymentshield migrates Mortgage Protection and IP book to AmTrust Specialty Ltd</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/paymentshield-migrates-mortgage-protection-and-ip-book-to-amtrust-specialty-ltd.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/paymentshield-migrates-mortgage-protection-and-ip-book-to-amtrust-specialty-ltd.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Paymentshield has today announced the migration of its current Mortgage Protection and Income Protection (IP) book to AmTrust Specialty Ltd, with Uris Group acting as claims administrator.]]></description>
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<title>Royal London paid 86.8% of IP claims in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/royal-london-paid-868-of-ip-claims-in-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/royal-london-paid-868-of-ip-claims-in-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In 2024, Royal London paid over £751mn in Life Insurance, Terminal Illness, Whole of Life (WOL), Critical Illness (CI), and Income Protection (IP) claims.]]></description>
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<title>Poor mental health dominates employee assistance requests, reports Zurich </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/poor-mental-health-dominates-employee-assistance-requests-say-zurich.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/poor-mental-health-dominates-employee-assistance-requests-say-zurich.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Anxiety and low mood continue to drive calls to Zurich Corporate Risk’s employee assistance helpline, accounting for a third of calls during 2024.]]></description>
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<title>Legal &amp; General paid £347mn in group claims during 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/legal-and-general-paid-347mn-in-group-claims-during-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/legal-and-general-paid-347mn-in-group-claims-during-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In 2024, Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) paid £347mn in claims across Group Life Assurance, Group Income Protection (GIP), and Group Critical Illness (GCI) – this represents almost £1mn paid, on average, every day for twelve months.]]></description>
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<title>Unum UK partners with YoungMinds to launch Health Network</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/unum-uk-partners-with-youngminds-to-launch-health-network.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/unum-uk-partners-with-youngminds-to-launch-health-network.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Unum UK has launched a new Health Network in partnership with YoungMinds to connect users with resources that drive meaningful outcomes.]]></description>
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<title>iPipeline launch ‘Advanced Underwriting’ feature on SolutionBuilder to “fundamentally change how quotes translate into final terms” for protection products</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ipipeline-launch-advanced-underwriting-feature-on-solutionbuilder-to-fundamentally-change-how-quotes-translate-into-final-terms-for-protection-products.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ipipeline-launch-advanced-underwriting-feature-on-solutionbuilder-to-fundamentally-change-how-quotes-translate-into-final-terms-for-protection-products.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, iPipeline has announced the launch of ‘Advanced Underwriting’ to its sourcing platform, SolutionBuilder, providing more precise premiums to initial protection quotes. ]]></description>
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<title>Reframe Cancer recruits Russell Young as commercial director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reframe-cancer-recruits-russell-young-as-commercial-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reframe-cancer-recruits-russell-young-as-commercial-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Reframe Cancer has announced the appointment of Russell Young as commercial director, supporting the provider’s expansion and investment into new systems.]]></description>
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<title>Jacqueline Heron: “Women working in insurance think they need to prove themselves all over again when starting a new role; I don’t get that with men”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/jacqueline-heron-women-working-in-insurance-think-they-need-to-prove-themselves-all-over-again-when-starting-a-new-role-i-dont-get-that-with-men.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/jacqueline-heron-women-working-in-insurance-think-they-need-to-prove-themselves-all-over-again-when-starting-a-new-role-i-dont-get-that-with-men.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Jacqueline Heron shares her experience coaching women working at a senior level, as well as thoughts on equity, diversity &amp; inclusion (EDI) in the insurance sector.]]></description>
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<title>Could IHT planning help advisers forge relationships with younger generations and reduce the protection gap?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/could-iht-planning-help-advisers-forge-relationships-with-younger-generations-and-reduce-the-protection-gap.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/could-iht-planning-help-advisers-forge-relationships-with-younger-generations-and-reduce-the-protection-gap.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Caroline Payne, acting head of sales at Shepherds Friendly, asks whether new Inheritance Tax (IHT) enquiries could help advisers forge relationships with younger generations and reduce the protection gap.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter’s ‘Real Life’ product added to UnderwriteMe’s Protection Platform</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeters-real-life-product-added-to-underwritemes-protection-platform.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeters-real-life-product-added-to-underwritemes-protection-platform.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, The Exeter’s ‘Real Life’ product launched on UnderwriteMe’s Protection Platform, allowing advisers to access fully underwritten quotes and multi-benefit discounts.]]></description>
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<title>Independent insurance broker IHC becomes latest GRiD member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/independent-insurance-broker-ihc-becomes-latest-grid-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/independent-insurance-broker-ihc-becomes-latest-grid-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Group Risk Development (GRiD) has announced the addition of independent insurance broker IHC as its latest member.]]></description>
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<title>Benenden Health appoints new chief commercial officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/benenden-health-appoints-new-chief-commercial-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/benenden-health-appoints-new-chief-commercial-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Benenden Health has today announced the appointment of Andy McClure as chief commercial officer to “deliver propositions that bring affordable healthcare to the nation.”]]></description>
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<title>CIExpert announce new integration with IPTF to provide clarity for advisers and consumers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ciexpert-announce-new-integration-with-iptf-to-provide-clarity-for-advisers-and-consumers.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ciexpert-announce-new-integration-with-iptf-to-provide-clarity-for-advisers-and-consumers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, CIExpert has announced its latest integration with the Income Protection Task Force (IPTF), providing members with access to its Income Protection (IP) Insight Zone Dashboard.]]></description>
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<title>Spectrum.Life appoints medical director ahead of plans to evolve offering and broaden global reach</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/spectrumlife-appoints-medical-director-ahead-of-plans-to-evolve-offering-and-broaden-global-reach.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/spectrumlife-appoints-medical-director-ahead-of-plans-to-evolve-offering-and-broaden-global-reach.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Spectrum.Life has announced the appointment of Dr Rizwan Khalid (pictured) as medical director, with expertise and digital health leadership that will play a “critical role as we evolve our offerings and broaden our global reach.” ]]></description>
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<title>Can AI support insurers with handling chronic condition management?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/can-ai-support-insurers-with-handling-chronic-condition-management.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/can-ai-support-insurers-with-handling-chronic-condition-management.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Dr Tarun Gupta, chief medical officer for UK protection at Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G), discusses the importance of chronic condition management for both individual &amp; group protection, and whether artificial intelligence (AI) can support insurers.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter paid 93% of new IP claims in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-reports-increase-in-claims-paid-for-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-reports-increase-in-claims-paid-for-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In 2024, The Exeter paid 93% (1,091) of new Income Protection (IP) claims, with the average claim lasting 76 weeks for full-term and 75 weeks for limited benefit IP plans.]]></description>
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<title>Chris Lay appointed new chair of Insurance United Against Dementia</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/chris-lay-appointed-new-chair-of-insurance-united-against-dementia.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/chris-lay-appointed-new-chair-of-insurance-united-against-dementia.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Insurance United Against Dementia (IUAD) has announced the appointment of Chris Lay as campaign chair as it enters an “ambitious second phase.”]]></description>
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<title>amii appoints vice chair to strengthen industry partnerships and professional standards across the sector</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/amii-appoints-vice-chair-to-strengthen-industry-partnerships-and-professional-standards-across-the-sector.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/amii-appoints-vice-chair-to-strengthen-industry-partnerships-and-professional-standards-across-the-sector.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) has announced the appointment of Liam Kennedy, director of health key accounts at Vitality, as vice chair.]]></description>
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<title>Sesame Bankhall Group invests in recruitment &amp; support for adviser community with new hires</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sesame-bankhall-group-invests-in-recruitment-and-support-for-adviser-community-with-new-hires.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sesame-bankhall-group-invests-in-recruitment-and-support-for-adviser-community-with-new-hires.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has today announced the appointments of Chris Astle as national recruitment manager and Gina Hurn as a recruitment support consultant.]]></description>
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<title>Tracey Bridger to succeed Vanessa Sallows as claims &amp; governance director for L&amp;G’s group protection business</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/tracey-bridger-to-succeed-vanessa-sallows-as-claims-and-governance-director-for-lgs-group-protection-business.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/tracey-bridger-to-succeed-vanessa-sallows-as-claims-and-governance-director-for-lgs-group-protection-business.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) has today announced that Tracey Bridger will succeed Vanessa Sallows as claims &amp; governance director for its group protection business from the 1st January 2026.]]></description>
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<title>FCA appoints deputy CEO to help drive “ambitious new strategy”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-appoints-deputy-ceo-to-help-drive-ambitious-new-strategy.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-appoints-deputy-ceo-to-help-drive-ambitious-new-strategy.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced the appointment of Sarah Pritchard as deputy CEO to help drive its “ambitious new strategy.”]]></description>
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<title>29% of employers believe a lack of state-funded social care is putting pressure on staff: GRiD</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/29-of-employers-believe-a-lack-of-state-funded-social-care-is-putting-pressure-on-staff-grid.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/29-of-employers-believe-a-lack-of-state-funded-social-care-is-putting-pressure-on-staff-grid.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD), 38% of employers believe home-related stress and anxiety, such as having caregiver responsibilities, is negatively impacting their staff.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality reports 52% of adults in the UK worry about receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-reports-52-of-adults-in-the-uk-worry-about-receiving-an-alzheimers-diagnosis.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Vitality, 57% of adults in the UK are worried about the impact age-related conditions could have on their physical health.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva joins CIExpert’s IP Insight Zones following recent dashboard launch</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-joins-ciexperts-ip-insight-zones-following-recent-dashboard-launch.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[CIExpert has today announced the addition of Aviva as the eighth insurer to feature in its Income Protection (IP) Insight Zones, following the recent launch of its new dashboard.]]></description>
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<title>Setul Mehta joins Royal London as first-ever take to market lead for its protection business</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/setul-mehta-joins-royal-london-as-first-ever-take-to-market-lead-for-its-protection-business.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/setul-mehta-joins-royal-london-as-first-ever-take-to-market-lead-for-its-protection-business.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Royal London has today announced the appointment of Setul Mehta as its first-ever take to market lead for its protection business, aiming to “bring together the best of distribution, marketing, and propositions.”]]></description>
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<title>OneFamily recruit Vitality’s Hanna McKallip ahead of launch into the intermediary market</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/onefamily-recruit-vitalitys-hanna-mckallip-ahead-of-launch-into-the-intermediary-market.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/onefamily-recruit-vitalitys-hanna-mckallip-ahead-of-launch-into-the-intermediary-market.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the OneFamily Group has announced the appointment of Hanna McKallip as a business development manager (BDM) for its Beagle Street brand.]]></description>
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<title>Hannover Re appoint Gavin Maguire as global head of L&amp;H traditional business</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/hannover-re-appoint-gavin-maguire-as-global-head-of-landh-traditional-business.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/hannover-re-appoint-gavin-maguire-as-global-head-of-landh-traditional-business.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hannover Re has announced the appointment of Gavin Maguire as global head of life &amp; health (L&amp;H) traditional business, following almost ten years at SCOR.]]></description>
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<title>Pacific Life Re appoints new head of protection in Europe amidst key leadership changes</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/pacific-life-re-appoints-new-head-of-protection-in-europe-amidst-key-leadership-changes.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/pacific-life-re-appoints-new-head-of-protection-in-europe-amidst-key-leadership-changes.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Pacific Life Re has announced the promotion of Mala Thurston from vice president for client solutions to head of protection in Europe, amidst various leadership appointments.]]></description>
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<title>Simplybiz announce new partnership agreement with Shepherds Friendly</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/simplybiz-announce-new-partnership-agreement-with-shepherds-friendly.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/simplybiz-announce-new-partnership-agreement-with-shepherds-friendly.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Simplybiz has announced a new partnership agreement with Shepherds Friendly as part of its strategy to grow its intermediary footprint.]]></description>
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<title>Bupa finds 51% of adults living with depression feel misunderstood by loved ones</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bupa-finds-51-of-adults-living-with-depression-feel-misunderstood-by-loved-ones.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bupa-finds-51-of-adults-living-with-depression-feel-misunderstood-by-loved-ones.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to new research commissioned by Bupa Insurance, 51% of adults diagnosed with, or self-identifying as currently living with, depression feel misunderstood by loved ones.]]></description>
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<title>Do protection products meet the genuine needs of customers?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/do-protection-products-meet-the-genuine-needs-of-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/do-protection-products-meet-the-genuine-needs-of-customers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Martin O’Connell, founder of The Protection Revolution, asks if protection products meet the genuine needs of customers, and whether the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will “explore and expose” over 50s guaranteed acceptance plans.]]></description>
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<title>iPipeline reports 92% increase in underwritten WOL policies</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ipipeline-reports-92-increase-in-underwritten-whole-of-life-policies.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ipipeline-reports-92-increase-in-underwritten-whole-of-life-policies.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The UK protection market has entered 2025 on a strong footing, according to the latest figures from iPipeline: data for Q1 2025 reveals a 17% year-on-year increase in Annual Premium Equivalent (APE), alongside a 4% rise in new business volumes compared to the same period in 2024.]]></description>
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<title>“We didn’t expect to find caregiver issues so high”: MorganAsh publish new vulnerable customer data</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/we-didnt-expect-to-find-caregiver-issues-so-high-morganash-publish-new-vulnerable-customer-data.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/we-didnt-expect-to-find-caregiver-issues-so-high-morganash-publish-new-vulnerable-customer-data.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest vulnerable customer data from MorganAsh, the most frequently reported life events amongst vulnerable customers are bereavement, divorce or separation, and caregiving responsibilities.]]></description>
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<title>Chris Pond steps down as chair of the Financial Inclusion Commission</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/chris-pond-steps-down-as-chair-of-the-financial-inclusion-commission.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/chris-pond-steps-down-as-chair-of-the-financial-inclusion-commission.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Chris Pond has been appointed chair of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Financial Services Consumer Panel, replacing Helen Charlton, who has led the panel since 2022.]]></description>
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<title>56% of life claims paid by Guardian in 2024 avoided probate delays thanks to beneficiary nomination</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/56-of-life-claims-paid-by-guardian-in-2024-avoided-probate-delays-thanks-to-beneficiary-nomination.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/56-of-life-claims-paid-by-guardian-in-2024-avoided-probate-delays-thanks-to-beneficiary-nomination.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last year, Guardian Financial Services (Guardian) paid £21,344,290 in claims across its Life Insurance, Terminal Illness, and Critical Illness (CI) products.]]></description>
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<title>[Updated] Reassured reports 34% year-on-year increase in the amount paid by its panel to life &amp; CI customers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reassured-reports-34-year-on-year-increase-in-the-amount-paid-by-its-panel-to-life-and-ci-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reassured-reports-34-year-on-year-increase-in-the-amount-paid-by-its-panel-to-life-and-ci-customers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last year, Reassured’s panel paid 2,618 (£66,847,478) Life Insurance and Critical Illness (CI) claims – this is 112% higher than in 2023.]]></description>
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<title>RedArc report 113% surge in support for stroke patients as they adapt to their new normal</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/redarc-report-113-surge-in-support-for-stroke-patients-as-they-adapt-to-their-new-normal.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/redarc-report-113-surge-in-support-for-stroke-patients-as-they-adapt-to-their-new-normal.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[RedArc reports a 113% surge in support for stroke patients over the last two years.]]></description>
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<title>Barnett Waddingham confirm principal &amp; associate promotions and appoint new partners</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/barnett-waddingham-confirm-principal-and-associate-promotions-and-appoint-new-partners.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/barnett-waddingham-confirm-principal-and-associate-promotions-and-appoint-new-partners.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Barnett Waddingham (part of Howden) has announced the appointment of five new partners, as well as principal &amp; associate promotions, following its recent acquisition.]]></description>
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<title>CIExpert launch new Insight Zone Dashboard to support advisers' awareness of market trends</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ciexpert-launch-new-insight-zone-dashboard-to-support-advisers-awareness-of-market-trends.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ciexpert-launch-new-insight-zone-dashboard-to-support-advisers-awareness-of-market-trends.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, CIExpert announced the launch of its new Insight Zone Dashboard to equip advisers with practical tools, improve understanding, and support better customer outcomes.]]></description>
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<title>Krysalis joins IPTF membership to highlight the importance of vocational rehabilitation</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/krysalis-joins-iptf-membership-to-highlight-the-importance-of-vocational-rehabilitation.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/krysalis-joins-iptf-membership-to-highlight-the-importance-of-vocational-rehabilitation.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has announced the addition of neurological occupational rehabilitation service Krysalis to its membership.]]></description>
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<title>Unum UK paid £41.1mn in dental claims in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/unum-uk-paid-411mn-in-dental-claims-in-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 17:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/unum-uk-paid-411mn-in-dental-claims-in-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last year, Unum UK paid £41.1mn in dental claims, with 75% of claimants requiring private treatments such as examinations, hygienist appointments, and fillings.]]></description>
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<title>Access Financial Services announce additions to GI panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/access-financial-services-announce-additions-to-gi-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 10:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/access-financial-services-announce-additions-to-gi-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Access Financial Services has updated its General Insurance (GI) proposition, launched with support and training for advisers with internal guidance &amp; compliance feedback.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK report preparation gap when it comes to social media legacy</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-report-preparation-gap-when-it-comes-to-social-media-legacy.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 16:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-report-preparation-gap-when-it-comes-to-social-media-legacy.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, only 23% of adults want their personal social media channels taken down or closed after they’ve passed away.]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch: 54% of 18-34-year-old homeowners claim to have life policies but majority don’t know about IP</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lifesearch-54-of-18-34-year-old-homeowners-claim-to-have-life-policies-but-majority-dont-know-about-ip.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lifesearch-54-of-18-34-year-old-homeowners-claim-to-have-life-policies-but-majority-dont-know-about-ip.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by LifeSearch and HomeOwners Alliance, only 15% of homeowners aged 18-34 say they ‘know a lot’ about Income Protection (IP).]]></description>
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<title>Shepherds Friendly paid 96% of new IP claims in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/shepherds-friendly-paid-96-of-new-ip-claims-in-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 09:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/shepherds-friendly-paid-96-of-new-ip-claims-in-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In 2024, Shepherds Friendly accepted 96% of new Income Protection (IP) claims. This is a slight increase on its five-year average (95%).]]></description>
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<title>8.2% decline in sales of underwritten WOL policies without CI benefits following several years of continued growth</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/82-decline-in-sales-of-underwritten-wol-policies-without-ci-benefits-following-several-years-of-continued-growth.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 17:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/82-decline-in-sales-of-underwritten-wol-policies-without-ci-benefits-following-several-years-of-continued-growth.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest Swiss Re ‘Term &amp; Health Watch’ Report, sales of underwritten Whole of Life (WOL) policies without a Critical Illness (CI) benefit decreased by 8.2% in 2024, following several years of continued growth.]]></description>
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<title>MNK Group recruits Alex Noorbaccus as chief risk officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mnk-group-recruits-alex-noorbaccus-as-chief-risk-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 13:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mnk-group-recruits-alex-noorbaccus-as-chief-risk-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[MNK Group has announced the appointment of Alex Noorbaccus as chief risk officer to ensure there’s appropriate oversight and risk calibration across the business.]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows partner with Her Wealth Network to address gender equality in Financial Services</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/scottish-widows-partner-with-her-wealth-network-to-address-gender-equality-in-financial-services.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/scottish-widows-partner-with-her-wealth-network-to-address-gender-equality-in-financial-services.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Scottish Widows has announced its latest partnership with Her Wealth Network in a bid to address gender equality in Financial Services.]]></description>
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<title>amii announces new appointments to executive committee</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/amii-announces-new-appointments-to-executive-committee.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 16:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/amii-announces-new-appointments-to-executive-committee.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) has announced the appointments of Lucy Pearce and Anders Lewis to its executive committee.]]></description>
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<title>“Sometimes met with scepticism”: Is Accident Only Income Protection a real product?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/sometimes-met-with-scepticism-is-accident-only-income-protection-a-real-product.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/sometimes-met-with-scepticism-is-accident-only-income-protection-a-real-product.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Graham Singleton, CEO of National Friendly, discusses the scepticism surrounding Accident Only Income Protection (AOIP) and why accident-only doesn’t make it an ‘inferior’ product.]]></description>
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<title>“Feminine in a world where finance is very blue”: Financielle discuss “misguided” assumptions about women with LifeSearch CEO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/feminine-in-a-world-where-finance-is-very-blue-financielle-discuss-misguided-assumptions-about-women-with-lifesearch-ceo.html</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/feminine-in-a-world-where-finance-is-very-blue-financielle-discuss-misguided-assumptions-about-women-with-lifesearch-ceo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[“It was always assumed that for a joint policy, life number one was the man and life number two was the woman,” said Debbie Kennedy, CEO of LifeSearch, in discussion with financial advice platform Financielle.]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows partner with Sprout.ai to improve Life &amp; CI claim waiting times</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/scottish-widows-partner-with-sproutai-to-improve-life-and-ci-claim-waiting-times.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/scottish-widows-partner-with-sproutai-to-improve-life-and-ci-claim-waiting-times.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Scottish Widows has partnered with insurance automation firm Sprout.ai to trial the use of artificial intelligence (AI) designed to improve Life Insurance and Critical Illness (CI) claim waiting times and underwriting.]]></description>
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<title>Lindsey Rix-Broom set to depart as CEO of Canada Life UK</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lindsey-rix-broom-set-to-depart-as-ceo-of-canada-life-uk.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lindsey-rix-broom-set-to-depart-as-ceo-of-canada-life-uk.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Lindsey Rix-Broom (pictured) has been appointed as CEO, Europe at Great-West Lifeco (Lifeco), and will step down as CEO of Canada Life UK once a successor has been appointed.]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly appoints chief marketing officer and recruits national account manager</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-appoints-chief-marketing-officer-and-recruits-national-account-manager.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, National Friendly has announced the appointments of Sally Waterfield as chief marketing officer and David Morris as national account manager.]]></description>
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<title>Unum acquires renewal rights for Generali UK’s employee benefits business</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/unum-acquires-renewal-rights-for-generali-uks-employee-benefits-business.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 16:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/unum-acquires-renewal-rights-for-generali-uks-employee-benefits-business.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Unum has acquired the renewal rights for Generali UK’s employee benefits business and joins the Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) Network.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality partners with FICO® to “make data-driven decisions based on real-time insights”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-partners-with-fico-to-make-data-driven-decisions-based-on-real-time-insights.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-partners-with-fico-to-make-data-driven-decisions-based-on-real-time-insights.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Vitality has partnered with global analytics software provider FICO® to make data-driven decisions and preview the outcomes of rule changes in real-time.]]></description>
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<title>L&amp;G upgrades Group Critical Illness Cover to allow temporarily absent employees to increase partners' voluntary cover</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landg-upgrades-group-critical-illness-cover-to-allow-temporarily-absent-employees-to-increase-partners-voluntary-cover.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 11:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landg-upgrades-group-critical-illness-cover-to-allow-temporarily-absent-employees-to-increase-partners-voluntary-cover.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) has announced several enhancements to its Group Critical Illness (GCI) offering, including the additions of systemic lupus erythematosus and primary arterial hypertension.]]></description>
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<title>Research finds flexible working impacts communication of employee benefits</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/research-finds-flexible-working-impacts-communication-of-employee-benefits.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 13:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/research-finds-flexible-working-impacts-communication-of-employee-benefits.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Employee Benefits, 38% of employers are finding it more difficult to communicate what employee benefits are available.]]></description>
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<title>RedArc report spike in support for Parkinson’s with 75% year-on-year increase in demand</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/redarc-report-spike-in-support-for-parkinsons-with-75-year-on-year-increase-in-demand.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/redarc-report-spike-in-support-for-parkinsons-with-75-year-on-year-increase-in-demand.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[RedArc has experienced a 75% year-on-year increase in demand for Parkinson’s-related support, according to recent patient data.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality report 36% of workers aren’t sure if their employer would pay them if unable to work</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-report-36-of-workers-arent-sure-if-their-employer-would-pay-them-if-unable-to-work.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 09:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-report-36-of-workers-arent-sure-if-their-employer-would-pay-them-if-unable-to-work.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Vitality has found 36% of workers aren’t sure if their employer would pay them if unable to work due to ill-health or injury – worryingly, almost one in ten (9%) said their employer doesn’t offer paid sick leave.]]></description>
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<title>“This means improved clarity for the product”: National Friendly updates hazardous pursuits underwriting</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/this-means-improved-clarity-for-the-product-national-friendly-updates-hazardous-pursuits-underwriting.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 11:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/this-means-improved-clarity-for-the-product-national-friendly-updates-hazardous-pursuits-underwriting.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, National Friendly has launched its updated hazardous pursuits underwriting to allow for “simpler and faster conversations” between advisers and customers.]]></description>
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<title>Setul Mehta: How a single post in Gujarati helped an adviser open a meaningful conversation</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/setul-mehta-how-a-single-post-in-gujarati-helped-an-adviser-open-a-meaningful-conversation-with-a-customers-parents.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 18:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/setul-mehta-how-a-single-post-in-gujarati-helped-an-adviser-open-a-meaningful-conversation-with-a-customers-parents.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Setul Mehta, founder of SM Advice, discusses the importance of intentional effort to be inclusive and how accessible social media can break barriers to financial advice.]]></description>
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<title>Simplyhealth finds those aged 18-34 more likely to take time off work due to their mental health</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/simplyhealth-finds-those-aged-18-34-more-likely-to-take-time-off-work-due-to-their-mental-health.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/simplyhealth-finds-those-aged-18-34-more-likely-to-take-time-off-work-due-to-their-mental-health.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Simplyhealth, 11% of employees took time off work due to their mental health in 2024.]]></description>
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<title>Canada Life finds 17% of SMEs do nothing about employee illness</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/canada-life-finds-17-of-smes-do-nothing-about-employee-illness.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/canada-life-finds-17-of-smes-do-nothing-about-employee-illness.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Canada Life, 35% of small &amp; medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) believe employee illness creates short-term disruption. ]]></description>
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<title>Legal &amp; General pays over £1bn in retail protection claims in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/legal-and-general-pays-over-1bn-in-retail-protection-claims-in-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 12:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/legal-and-general-pays-over-1bn-in-retail-protection-claims-in-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In 2024, Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) accepted 20,903 claims across its Life Insurance, Terminal Illness, Critical Illness (CI), Income Protection (IP), and children’s cover products.]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows reports 4% rise in cancer-related deaths amongst women during 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/scottish-widows-reports-4-rise-in-cancer-related-deaths-amongst-women-during-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/scottish-widows-reports-4-rise-in-cancer-related-deaths-amongst-women-during-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In 2024, Scottish Widows paid £236.6mn in claims to 11.5k policyholders and their loved ones. ]]></description>
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<title>Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) partners with 4C Platform to support PMI advice</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/rosemount-financial-solutions-ifa-partners-with-4c-platform-to-support-pmi-advice.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 12:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/rosemount-financial-solutions-ifa-partners-with-4c-platform-to-support-pmi-advice.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) has announced its latest partnership with 4C Platform, to support those advising on Private Medical Insurance (PMI).]]></description>
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<title>FCA intention to strip outdated or duplicated requirements from its insurance rulebook deemed “premature” with Consumer Duty in its infancy</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-intention-to-strip-outdated-or-duplicated-requirements-from-its-insurance-rulebook-deemed-premature-with-consumer-duty-in-its-infancy.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 11:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-intention-to-strip-outdated-or-duplicated-requirements-from-its-insurance-rulebook-deemed-premature-with-consumer-duty-in-its-infancy.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced intentions to strip outdated or duplicated requirements from its insurance rulebook, in hopes of improving affordability and access for those who rely on insurance to manage risk.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate rebrands to Everywhen for "cohesive and meaningful identity" in the UK</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/towergate-rebrands-to-everywhen-for-cohesive-and-meaningful-identity-in-the-uk.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/towergate-rebrands-to-everywhen-for-cohesive-and-meaningful-identity-in-the-uk.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Towergate Employee Benefits has announced plans to rebrand to Everywhen, reflecting its parent company’s “commitment to aligning its UK advisory businesses.”]]></description>
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<title>GRiD reports £99.2mn increase in group claims paid since 2023</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/grid-reports-992mn-increase-in-group-claims-paid-since-2023.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/grid-reports-992mn-increase-in-group-claims-paid-since-2023.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to industry data compiled by Group Risk Development (GRiD), £2.59bn was paid to group risk claimants via employer-funded Life Assurance, Income Protection (IP), and Critical Illness (CI) in 2024.]]></description>
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<title>Reframe Cancer reports 36% of employed caregivers to cancer patients plan to move jobs for better support</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reframe-cancer-reports-36-of-employed-caregivers-to-cancer-patients-plan-to-move-jobs-for-better-support.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 14:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reframe-cancer-reports-36-of-employed-caregivers-to-cancer-patients-plan-to-move-jobs-for-better-support.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Reframe Cancer, 57% of employed caregivers to cancer patients felt entirely unprepared to care for their loved ones when they took on the role.]]></description>
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<title>AMI announce several appointments following election results</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ami-announce-several-appointments-following-election-results.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 17:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ami-announce-several-appointments-following-election-results.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has announced five appointments to its Board following its annual elections.]]></description>
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<title>IPTF adds vocal biomarker technology provider to its membership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/iptf-adds-vocal-biomarker-technology-provider-to-its-membership.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/iptf-adds-vocal-biomarker-technology-provider-to-its-membership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has announced the addition of vocal biomarker technology provider Empath_AI to its membership.]]></description>
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<title>Informed choice: Protection is far from a commodity that can be plucked boxed-ready off the shelf</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/informed-choice-protection-is-far-from-a-commodity-that-can-be-plucked-boxed-ready-off-the-shelf.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/informed-choice-protection-is-far-from-a-commodity-that-can-be-plucked-boxed-ready-off-the-shelf.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Alan Waddington, distribution director at Cirencester Friendly, discusses the importance of articulating the benefits of policies offered by different providers, not just pitching on price.]]></description>
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<title>Advisers deem protection policies for customers with pre-existing medical conditions crucial when working with an insurer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/advisers-deem-protection-policies-for-customers-with-pre-existing-medical-conditions-crucial-when-working-with-an-insurer.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/advisers-deem-protection-policies-for-customers-with-pre-existing-medical-conditions-crucial-when-working-with-an-insurer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research conducted by The Exeter, 62% of advisers report finding protection policies for customers with multiple or pre-existing medical conditions challenging.]]></description>
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<title>Business Protection Focus Week: How can we inspire more advisers to embrace business protection?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/business-protection-focus-week-how-can-we-inspire-more-advisers-to-embrace-business-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/business-protection-focus-week-how-can-we-inspire-more-advisers-to-embrace-business-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ahead of Business Protection Focus Week (2nd-6th June 2025), Stuart Halliwell discusses why advisers should embrace business protection - especially to support small &amp; medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). ]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly reports mental health decline amongst those involved in everyday accidents</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-reports-mental-health-decline-amongst-those-involved-in-everyday-accidents.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 15:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/national-friendly-reports-mental-health-decline-amongst-those-involved-in-everyday-accidents.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by National Friendly, as part of its ‘Bruised Britain’ study, 11% of those involved in accidents have experienced a decline in their mental health.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter’s ‘Real Life’ product added to Iress’ The Exchange</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeters-real-life-product-added-to-iress-the-exchange.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeters-real-life-product-added-to-iress-the-exchange.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Iress has added The Exeter’s ‘Real Life’ product to The Exchange, helping advisers deliver “more comprehensive, tailored protection solutions with greater ease and efficiency.” ]]></description>
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<title>Lloyd’s of London appoints new CEO with “profound understanding of the market”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lloyds-of-london-appoints-new-ceo-with-profound-understanding-of-the-market.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lloyds-of-london-appoints-new-ceo-with-profound-understanding-of-the-market.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Lloyd’s of London has announced the appointment of Patrick Tiernan as CEO, with John Neal finishing his term on the 31st May 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva reports 47% of all referrals for rehabilitation support were mental health-related in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-reports-47-of-all-referrals-for-rehabilitation-support-were-mental-health-related-in-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-reports-47-of-all-referrals-for-rehabilitation-support-were-mental-health-related-in-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to data provided by Aviva’s Group Protection Rehabilitation Department for its latest ‘Group Protection Claims &amp; Wellbeing Insight’ Report, 47% of all referrals for the provider’s rehabilitation support were mental health-related.]]></description>
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<title>Broadstone appoints Bill Pedersen to deepen insurance and actuarial capabilities</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/broadstone-appoints-bill-pedersen-to-deepen-insurance-and-actuarial-capabilities.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/broadstone-appoints-bill-pedersen-to-deepen-insurance-and-actuarial-capabilities.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Broadstone has announced the appointment of Bill Pedersen as a non-executive director (NED) to deepen its insurance and actuarial capabilities.]]></description>
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<title>“We’re witnessing a shift in how employees approach their careers”: Barnett Waddingham finds Gen Z most likely to take a career break</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/were-witnessing-a-shift-in-how-employees-approach-their-careers-barnett-waddingham-finds-gen-z-most-likely-to-take-a-career-break.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/were-witnessing-a-shift-in-how-employees-approach-their-careers-barnett-waddingham-finds-gen-z-most-likely-to-take-a-career-break.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Barnett Waddingham, 34% of 18-24-year-olds (Gen Z) are planning a sabbatical and 29% are looking to take an extended career break, making Gen Z the most future-oriented when it comes to sabbaticals.]]></description>
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<title>SM Advice adds British Sign Language translated social media service to improve accessibility</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sm-advice-adds-british-sign-language-translated-social-media-service-to-improve-accessibility.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sm-advice-adds-british-sign-language-translated-social-media-service-to-improve-accessibility.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[SM Advice has launched its British Sign Language (BSL) translated social media service, timed to coincide with Deaf Awareness Week 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Nikki Cannon to support Reframe Cancer's screening proposition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/nikki-cannon-to-support-reframe-cancer-screening-proposition.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 14:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/nikki-cannon-to-support-reframe-cancer-screening-proposition.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Reframe Cancer has launched its cancer screening proposition, offering access to screenings for bowel, cervical, prostate, lung, breast, and skin cancers. ]]></description>
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<title>GRiD adds Keystone Law as latest member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/grid-adds-keystone-law-as-latest-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/grid-adds-keystone-law-as-latest-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Group Risk Development (GRiD) has announced the addition of Keystone Law to its membership, to “meet up, work, and share information with the best technical minds in the industry.”]]></description>
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<title>Holloway Friendly pays over £5mn in claims in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/holloway-friendly-2024-claims.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 12:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/holloway-friendly-2024-claims.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Over the last twelve months, Holloway Friendly has paid £5.13mn in Income Protection (IP) claims, which is 20% higher than in 2023.]]></description>
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<title>GAIN welcomes Apollo as latest corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/gain-welcomes-apollo-as-latest-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment &amp; Neurodiversity (GAIN) has announced the addition of Apollo as its latest corporate member.]]></description>
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<title>Anne Durkin joins Aviva to support its reinsurance strategic ambitions</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/anne-durkin-joins-aviva-to-support-its-reinsurance-strategic-ambitions.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 10:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/anne-durkin-joins-aviva-to-support-its-reinsurance-strategic-ambitions.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Aviva has announced the appointment of Anne Durkin as head of protection reinsurance – this is a newly created role.]]></description>
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<title>36% of homeowners don’t have protection in place to avoid “financial freefall”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/36-of-homeowners-dont-have-protection-in-place-to-avoid-financial-freefall.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/36-of-homeowners-dont-have-protection-in-place-to-avoid-financial-freefall.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by LifeSearch and HomeOwners Alliance, 46% of homeowners in the UK would struggle to keep up with their mortgage payments within six months if they faced a loss of income due to ill-health or injury.]]></description>
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<title>FCA recruits new board members</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-recruits-new-board-members.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-recruits-new-board-members.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the appointments of Julia Black, Anita Kimber, John Ball and Stéphane Malrait to its Board.]]></description>
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<title>Is there anyone who isn’t a vulnerable customer?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/is-there-anyone-who-isnt-a-vulnerable-customer.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/is-there-anyone-who-isnt-a-vulnerable-customer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Martin O’Connell, founder of The Protection Revolution, asks whether everyone seeking financial advice should be considered vulnerable by virtue of the fact that they need advice.]]></description>
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<title>iPipeline launch new digital option for annuities within its Assureweb® portal</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ipipeline-launch-new-digital-option-for-annuities-within-its-assureweb-portal.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ipipeline-launch-new-digital-option-for-annuities-within-its-assureweb-portal.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[iPipeline has launched a new digital option for annuities within its Assureweb® portal to allow advisers to complete the entire annuity application process online.]]></description>
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<title>David Otudeko appointed ABI Director of Regulation</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/david-otudeko-appointed-abi-director-of-regulation.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/david-otudeko-appointed-abi-director-of-regulation.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has announced the appointment of David Otudeko as Director of Regulation.]]></description>
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<title>AI-driven insurance software solutions provider joins IPTF membership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ai-driven-insurance-software-solutions-provider-joins-iptf-membership.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ai-driven-insurance-software-solutions-provider-joins-iptf-membership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has announced the addition of AI-driven insurance software solutions provider Sapiens to its membership.]]></description>
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<title>Mariella Frostrup convenes first-ever independent Menopause Advisory Group to discuss workplace support</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mariella-frostrup-convenes-first-ever-independent-menopause-advisory-group-to-discuss-workplace-support.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mariella-frostrup-convenes-first-ever-independent-menopause-advisory-group-to-discuss-workplace-support.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[“I’m delighted to have this incredible group of professionals helping me ensure that women in midlife, a time when we often have to balance so much responsibility, are properly supported at work,” said Mariella Frostrup, Menopause Employment Ambassador.]]></description>
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<title>Legal &amp; General evidence “ongoing commitment to the intermediary market” with enhanced protection offering</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/legal-and-general-evidence-ongoing-commitment-to-the-intermediary-market-with-enhanced-protection-offering.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/legal-and-general-evidence-ongoing-commitment-to-the-intermediary-market-with-enhanced-protection-offering.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) has announced various product enhancements to its protection offering, to reflect its “ongoing commitment to the intermediary market.”]]></description>
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<title>Bupa invests in mental health centres in response to rise in mental health-related claims</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bupa-invests-in-mental-health-centres-in-response-to-rise-in-mental-health-related-claims.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bupa-invests-in-mental-health-centres-in-response-to-rise-in-mental-health-related-claims.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Bupa has announced plans to open 70 mental health centres across the UK, prioritising Guildford, Reading, and Bristol as localities with the highest demand for dedicated support.]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch expands partnership with military insurer to offer PMI</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lifesearch-expands-partnership-with-military-insurer-to-offer-pmi.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lifesearch-expands-partnership-with-military-insurer-to-offer-pmi.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, LifeSearch has expanded its partnership with specialist military insurer Trinity to provide Private Medical Insurance (PMI) to veterans and the wider military community.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK finds 23% of grieving adults who’ve helped organise funerals and memorial arrangements felt unprepared</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-finds-23-of-grieving-adults-whove-helped-organise-funerals-and-memorial-arrangements-felt-unprepared.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-finds-23-of-grieving-adults-whove-helped-organise-funerals-and-memorial-arrangements-felt-unprepared.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, 25% of adults who’ve experienced bereavement in the last two years struggled to make decisions while grieving.]]></description>
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<title>Reframe Cancer appoints Chief Operating Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reframe-cancer-appoints-chief-operating-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reframe-cancer-appoints-chief-operating-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Reframe Cancer has announced the appointment of Prof. Ben Kelly as Chief Operating Officer, joining from Nuffield Health.]]></description>
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<title>Duncan Stevens: Lost Life Insurance policies aren’t just an administrative headache; they are a regulatory risk</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/duncan-stevens-lost-life-insurance-policies-arent-just-an-administrative-headache-they-are-a-regulatory-risk.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/duncan-stevens-lost-life-insurance-policies-arent-just-an-administrative-headache-they-are-a-regulatory-risk.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Duncan Stevens, CEO of Gretel, discusses the UK's dormant asset problem and why lost Life Insurance policies aren't just an administrative headache in today's regulatory landscape. ]]></description>
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<title>MorganAsh enhances vulnerability management platform to “record, track, and report” on the support offered to customers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/morganash-enhances-vulnerability-management-platform-to-record-track-and-report-on-the-support-offered-to-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/morganash-enhances-vulnerability-management-platform-to-record-track-and-report-on-the-support-offered-to-customers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[MorganAsh has announced new functionality and key upgrades to its MARS (MorganAsh Resilience System) vulnerability management platform, which records how and when customers are recommended support.]]></description>
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<title>Unum UK paid £516mn in group claims for 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/unum-uk-paid-516mn-in-group-claims-for-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/unum-uk-paid-516mn-in-group-claims-for-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In 2024, Unum UK paid £516mn in group claims – in terms of Group Income Protection (GIP), it has maintained a rehabilitation success rate of 97% for the second consecutive year.]]></description>
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<title>SCOR Life &amp; Health recruits Philipp Rüede as CEO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/scor-life-and-health-recruits-philipp-rede-as-ceo.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/scor-life-and-health-recruits-philipp-rede-as-ceo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[SCOR Life &amp; Health has announced the appointment of Philipp Rüede as CEO, effective from the 1st June 2025.]]></description>
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<title>In conversation with Sandra Lewin, Founder of 100 Women in Insurance: “There is so much more female talent out there than I ever imagined”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/in-conversation-with-sandra-lewin-founder-of-100-women-in-insurance-there-is-so-much-more-female-talent-out-there-than-i-ever-imagined.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/in-conversation-with-sandra-lewin-founder-of-100-women-in-insurance-there-is-so-much-more-female-talent-out-there-than-i-ever-imagined.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sandra Lewin, Founder of 100 Women in Insurance, shares the story behind her podcast, the Women in Insurance Collective, as well as thoughts on equity, diversity &amp; inclusion (EDI) in the insurance sector.]]></description>
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<title>Bernhard Kaufmann to join Swiss Re as Group Chief Risk Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bernhard-kaufmann-to-join-swiss-re-as-group-chief-risk-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bernhard-kaufmann-to-join-swiss-re-as-group-chief-risk-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Swiss Re has announced the appointment of Bernhard Kaufmann as Chief Risk Officer (CRO), succeeding Patrick Raaflaub as of the 1st October 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Lloyd's broker charged with bribery in Ecuador</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lloyds-broker-charged-with-bribery-in-ecuador.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lloyds-broker-charged-with-bribery-in-ecuador.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A UK insurance broker has been charged by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) for failing to prevent associates from bribing state officials in Ecuador.]]></description>
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<title>Insurance among most 'digitally inclusive' sub-sectors of financial services</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/insurance-among-most-digitally-inclusive-sub-sectors-of-financial-services.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/insurance-among-most-digitally-inclusive-sub-sectors-of-financial-services.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There remain 'significant' barriers to online accessibility - but insurance and risk management is the third-most inclusive financial sub-sector, a report has found.]]></description>
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<title>PartnerRe becomes ABI member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/partnerre-becomes-abi-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/partnerre-becomes-abi-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has gained a new member - with global reinsurer PartnerRe's Life &amp; Health business joining the body.
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<title>Guardian reveals substantial cover upgrade to ensure protection policies are “always ready for today rather than 30 years ago”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/guardian-reveals-substantial-cover-upgrade-to-ensure-protection-policies-are-always-ready-for-today-rather-than-30-years-ago.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/guardian-reveals-substantial-cover-upgrade-to-ensure-protection-policies-are-always-ready-for-today-rather-than-30-years-ago.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Guardian Financial Services (Guardian) has today announced its latest cover upgrade, revealing various enhancements to its Critical Illness (CI) offering for both adults and children.]]></description>
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<title>Rosemount adds MetLife UK to provider panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/rosemount-adds-metlife-uk-to-provider-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/rosemount-adds-metlife-uk-to-provider-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mortgage, protection, and financial planning network Rosemount Financial Solutions has today announced the addition of MetLife UK to its protection proposition.]]></description>
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<title>Getting back to work biggest concern for employees with cancer, L&amp;G partnership reveals</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/getting-back-to-work-biggest-concern-for-employees-with-cancer-landg-partnership-reveals.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/getting-back-to-work-biggest-concern-for-employees-with-cancer-landg-partnership-reveals.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Returning to work is the top ‘practical’ concern (83%) for employees with cancer, a partnership between L&amp;G and Perci Health has shown - significantly ahead of concerns about lifestyle activities (65%) and challenges with social activities (59%). ]]></description>
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<title>Zurich Insurance become seventh insurer to join CIExpert’s IP Insight Zones</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-insurance-become-seventh-insurer-to-join-ciexperts-ip-insight-zones.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-insurance-become-seventh-insurer-to-join-ciexperts-ip-insight-zones.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[CIExpert has announced the addition of Zurich Insurance to its Income Protection (IP) Insight Zones.]]></description>
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<title>FCA's 'high impact' study into protection market will continue into H2 2026</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fcas-high-impact-market-study-into-pure-protection-sector-will-continue-into-h2-2026.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fcas-high-impact-market-study-into-pure-protection-sector-will-continue-into-h2-2026.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that its protection market study will continue through to the second half of 2026.
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<title>RSA Insurance set to rebrand to Intact Insurance before the end of 2025</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/rsa-insurance-set-to-rebrand-to-intact-insurance-before-the-end-of-2025.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/rsa-insurance-set-to-rebrand-to-intact-insurance-before-the-end-of-2025.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[RSA Insurance has today announced plans to rebrand its trading name to Intact Insurance by the end of 2025, to accelerate progress towards its strategic objectives.]]></description>
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<title>Santé Group strengthen business with new hires</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sant-group-strengthen-business-with-new-hires.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sant-group-strengthen-business-with-new-hires.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Santé Group has announced the appointments of Nick Stone as Partnerships &amp; Distribution Executive and Katie Hodgson as Compliance Manager.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality upgrades mental health support for PMI policyholders with app-based pathway</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-upgrades-mental-health-support-for-pmi-policyholders-with-app-based-pathway.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-upgrades-mental-health-support-for-pmi-policyholders-with-app-based-pathway.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Vitality has broadened its mental health support for Private Medical Insurance (PMI) policyholders with the introduction of a new app-based pathway, powered by Wysa.]]></description>
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<title>Chancellor reappoints Nikhil Rathi as CEO of industry watchdog</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/chancellor-reappoints-nikhil-rathi-as-ceo-of-industry-watchdog.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/chancellor-reappoints-nikhil-rathi-as-ceo-of-industry-watchdog.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, HM Treasury has announced the appointment of Nikhil Rathi as CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for a second term.]]></description>
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<title>CII roundtable affirms “disclosure is just the starting point, not the end goal” when it comes to customer vulnerability</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/cii-roundtable-affirms-disclosure-is-just-the-starting-point-not-the-end-goal-when-it-comes-to-customer-vulnerability.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/cii-roundtable-affirms-disclosure-is-just-the-starting-point-not-the-end-goal-when-it-comes-to-customer-vulnerability.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last month, representatives from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) joined claimants and industry experts at the Chartered Insurance Institute’s (CII) second roundtable, examining vulnerability management within insurance.]]></description>
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<title>L&amp;G sign new five-year protection distribution agreement with Nationwide</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landg-sign-new-five-year-protection-distribution-agreement-with-nationwide.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/landg-sign-new-five-year-protection-distribution-agreement-with-nationwide.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) announced its extended partnership with Nationwide, signing a new five-year protection distribution agreement.]]></description>
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<title>FCA outline support for innovative products and new firms wanting to join UK markets</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-outline-support-for-innovative-products-and-new-firms-wanting-to-join-uk-markets.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/fca-outline-support-for-innovative-products-and-new-firms-wanting-to-join-uk-markets.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined its latest strategy to support testing of innovative products and new firms wanting to join the UK markets.]]></description>
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<title>Independent report finds mutuals and co-operatives in the UK are ‘punching well above their weight’</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/independent-report-finds-mutuals-and-co-operatives-in-the-uk-are-punching-well-above-their-weight.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/independent-report-finds-mutuals-and-co-operatives-in-the-uk-are-punching-well-above-their-weight.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A new independent report, commissioned by the Mutuals and Co-operatives Together (MCT) group, shows that addressing financial barriers will help deliver an outsized economic and social impact in the UK.]]></description>
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<title>IPTF announce latest affiliation with Association of Financial Mutuals</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/iptf-announce-latest-affiliation-with-association-of-financial-mutuals.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/iptf-announce-latest-affiliation-with-association-of-financial-mutuals.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has announced its latest affiliation with the Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM) to raise awareness of the products available via mutual providers.]]></description>
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<title>WPA launch booking platform for specialist appointments</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/wpa-launch-booking-platform-for-specialist-appointments.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/wpa-launch-booking-platform-for-specialist-appointments.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Western Provident Association (WPA) has announced the launch of its booking platform for specialist appointments via Doctify.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD adds Leonardo da Vinci Ltd as latest member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/grid-adds-leonardo-da-vinci-ltd-as-latest-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/grid-adds-leonardo-da-vinci-ltd-as-latest-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Group Risk Development (GRiD) has announced the addition of Leonardo da Vinci Ltd as its latest member.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality appoints Simon Jacobs as Life Underwriting Service Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-appoints-simon-jacobs-as-life-underwriting-service-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-appoints-simon-jacobs-as-life-underwriting-service-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Vitality has announced the appointment of Simon Jacobs as Life Underwriting Service Director, which is a newly created role to drive the business’s servicing strategy forward.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich introduces Precision CancerCare™ &amp; Second Medical Opinion+ services</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-introduces-precision-cancercare-and-second-medical-opinion-services.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-introduces-precision-cancercare-and-second-medical-opinion-services.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Zurich Corporate Risk has announced the introduction of Precision CancerCare™ and Second Medical Opinion+ for new policies or existing clients going through a rate retest, initially quoted from the 1st April 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Howden completes acquisition of Barnett Waddingham</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/howden-completes-acquisition-of-barnett-waddingham.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/howden-completes-acquisition-of-barnett-waddingham.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Howden has completed its acquisition of Barnett Waddingham, making it one of the largest pensions &amp; employee benefits firms in the UK.]]></description>
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<title>UnderwriteMe appoints new CEO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/underwriteme-appoints-new-ceo.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/underwriteme-appoints-new-ceo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, UnderwriteMe has announced the appointment of Andrew Doran as CEO, replacing James Tait, effective immediately.]]></description>
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<title>GAIN launch ‘Inspiring Futures’ campaign to support neurodivergent talent in Financial Services</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/gain-launch-inspiring-futures-campaign-to-support-neurodivergent-talent-in-financial-services.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/gain-launch-inspiring-futures-campaign-to-support-neurodivergent-talent-in-financial-services.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Coinciding with Neurodiversity Celebration Week, World Autism Awareness Day, and Autism Acceptance Week, the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment &amp; Neurodiversity (GAIN) has launched its ‘Inspiring Futures’ campaign to support neurodivergent talent.]]></description>
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<title>Working2Wellbeing joins the IPTF as latest member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/working2wellbeing-joins-the-iptf-as-latest-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/working2wellbeing-joins-the-iptf-as-latest-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has today announced the addition of Working2Wellbeing as its latest member.]]></description>
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<title>PDG: “Insurers loading premiums in order to pay selected networks and distributors higher commissions need to be investigated”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/pdg-insurers-loading-premiums-in-order-to-pay-selected-networks-and-distributors-higher-commissions-need-to-be-investigated.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/pdg-insurers-loading-premiums-in-order-to-pay-selected-networks-and-distributors-higher-commissions-need-to-be-investigated.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) market study will focus primarily on the sale of four products – Term Assurance, Critical Illness Cover (CIC), Income Protection (IP), and Whole of Life (WOL).]]></description>
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<title>British Friendly paid 86% of IP claims in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/british-friendly-paid-86-of-ip-claims-in-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/british-friendly-paid-86-of-ip-claims-in-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[British Friendly paid 86% of new Protect &amp; Breathing Space Income Protection (IP) claims accepted and closed in 2024.]]></description>
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<title>Kay Swinburne appointed ABI Chair</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/kay-swinburne-appointed-abi-chair.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/kay-swinburne-appointed-abi-chair.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has announced the appointment of Baroness Kay Swinburne as Chair, succeeding Baroness Nicky Morgan.]]></description>
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<title>iPipeline appoints new Managing Director to lead UK business into next stage of growth</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ipipeline-appoints-new-managing-director-to-lead-uk-business-into-next-stage-of-growth.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ipipeline-appoints-new-managing-director-to-lead-uk-business-into-next-stage-of-growth.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, iPipeline has announced the appointment of Rachel Edwards as Managing Director to lead its UK business into the next stage of growth.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter appoints Suzy Esson as Chief Operating Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-appoints-suzy-esson-as-chief-operating-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-appoints-suzy-esson-as-chief-operating-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, The Exeter has announced the appointment of Suzy Esson as Chief Operating Officer, effective from the 1st April 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Guardian appoints Carlton Hood as CEO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/guardian-appoints-carlton-hood-as-ceo.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/guardian-appoints-carlton-hood-as-ceo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Guardian Financial Services (Guardian) has announced the appointment of Carlton Hood as CEO, subject to regulatory approvals and effective from the 1st May 2025. ]]></description>
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<title>Vitality commits to advanced PDG Funeral Pledge for bereaved families</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-commits-to-advanced-pdg-funeral-pledge-for-bereaved-families.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/vitality-commits-to-advanced-pdg-funeral-pledge-for-bereaved-families.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Vitality, 86% of advisers believe policyholders’ families would be in a better financial position if they received funds up-front to cover the immediate costs of a funeral.]]></description>
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<title>Reframe Cancer set to launch “improved proposition” to support caregivers of cancer patients in the workplace</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reframe-cancer-set-to-launch-improved-proposition-to-support-caregivers-of-cancer-patients-in-the-workplace.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/reframe-cancer-set-to-launch-improved-proposition-to-support-caregivers-of-cancer-patients-in-the-workplace.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Reframe Cancer’s ‘Care for Carers’ service will provide access to 1:1 consultations via chat and/or video with cancer support managers &amp; cancer nurse specialists, digital bespoke caregiver support plans, and its discounted partner network.]]></description>
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<title>Best Insurance finds 26% of adults fear losing their jobs in the next twelve months</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/best-insurance-finds-26-of-adults-fear-losing-their-jobs-in-the-next-twelve-months.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/best-insurance-finds-26-of-adults-fear-losing-their-jobs-in-the-next-twelve-months.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research conducted by Best Insurance, 46% of Gen Z employees fear losing their jobs in the next twelve months. ]]></description>
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<title>Jamie Page: Inside Track offers “an engaging yet educational format that brings protection to life”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/jamie-page-inside-track-offers-an-engaging-yet-educational-format-that-brings-protection-to-life.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/jamie-page-inside-track-offers-an-engaging-yet-educational-format-that-brings-protection-to-life.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last month, teams of six from across the industry gathered to compete at Inside Track. I spoke with Jamie Page, Head of Protection Distribution at The Exeter, about why he’s supporting this initiative.]]></description>
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<title>HL Partnership adds Source Insurance to GI panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/hl-partnership-adds-source-insurance-to-gi-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/hl-partnership-adds-source-insurance-to-gi-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, HL Partnership (HLP) has announced the addition of Source Insurance to its General Insurance (GI) panel.]]></description>
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<title>Advisers believe quality is more important than affordability for today’s consumers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/advisers-believe-quality-is-more-important-than-affordability-for-todays-consumers.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/advisers-believe-quality-is-more-important-than-affordability-for-todays-consumers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research conducted by The Exeter, 43% of advisers believe quality of product is a more important selling point to consumers than affordability (31%).]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK paid £224mn in group claims for 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-paid-224mn-in-group-claims-for-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-paid-224mn-in-group-claims-for-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In 2024, MetLife UK paid £224mn in group claims and saw growth in the number of lives covered - rising by nearly 140k over the last twelve months. ]]></description>
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<title>amii adds Gallagher as latest corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/amii-adds-gallagher-as-latest-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/amii-adds-gallagher-as-latest-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) has announced the addition of Gallagher as its latest corporate member.]]></description>
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<title>Barnett Waddingham report 58% of employers don’t offer PMI</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/barnett-waddingham-report-58-of-employers-dont-offer-pmi.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/barnett-waddingham-report-58-of-employers-dont-offer-pmi.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Barnett Waddingham, 58% of employers don’t currently offer Private Medical Insurance (PMI) despite a third (35%) saying they would use it.]]></description>
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<title>OneFamily appoint Head of Distribution Operations for Beagle Street</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/onefamily-appoint-head-of-distribution-operations-for-beagle-street.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/onefamily-appoint-head-of-distribution-operations-for-beagle-street.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, OneFamily has announced the appointment of Claire Smith as Head of Distribution Operations for Beagle Street.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK finds 29% of recently bereaved families didn’t know where their loved one’s important documents were stored</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-finds-29-of-recently-bereaved-families-didnt-know-where-their-loved-ones-important-documents-were-stored.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-finds-29-of-recently-bereaved-families-didnt-know-where-their-loved-ones-important-documents-were-stored.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, 29% of those who’ve experienced a bereavement in the last two years didn’t know where their loved one’s important documents were stored.]]></description>
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<title>Tom Hegarty joins Simplybiz as CEO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/tom-hegarty-joins-simplybiz-as-ceo.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/tom-hegarty-joins-simplybiz-as-ceo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Fintel has announced the appointment of Tom Hegarty as CEO of Simplybiz, effective from 1st April 2025. ]]></description>
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<title>Why do conversations about IP tend to focus on extreme scenarios instead of everyday accidents?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/why-do-conversations-about-ip-tend-to-focus-on-extreme-scenarios-instead-of-everyday-accidents.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/why-do-conversations-about-ip-tend-to-focus-on-extreme-scenarios-instead-of-everyday-accidents.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Graham Singleton, CEO of National Friendly, asks why conversations about Income Protection (IP) tend to focus on extreme scenarios rather than everyday accidents that could leave clients unable to work.]]></description>
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<title>Legal &amp; General reveals 73% of divorcees haven’t cancelled joint life plans they had when married</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/legal-and-general-reveals-73-of-divorcees-havent-cancelled-joint-life-plans-they-had-when-married.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/legal-and-general-reveals-73-of-divorcees-havent-cancelled-joint-life-plans-they-had-when-married.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G), one in ten divorcees have forgotten to remove their ex-partner as a beneficiary of their Life Insurance.]]></description>
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<title>Howden agrees to acquire Barnett Waddingham</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/howden-agrees-to-acquire-barnett-waddingham.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/howden-agrees-to-acquire-barnett-waddingham.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Howden has announced that it has agreed to acquire Barnett Waddingham to expand employee benefits &amp; pensions advisory capabilities.]]></description>
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<title>IPTF open letter calling for collaboration between UK government and the protection market receives industry support</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/iptf-open-letter-calling-for-collaboration-between-uk-government-and-the-protection-market-receives-industry-support.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/iptf-open-letter-calling-for-collaboration-between-uk-government-and-the-protection-market-receives-industry-support.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has published an open letter calling for the UK government to collaborate with the protection market to ensure that welfare reform is both “compassionate and effective.”]]></description>
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<title>Rich Horner: “It's not often that the protection market gets accused of having too much fun”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/rich-horner-its-not-often-that-the-protection-market-gets-accused-of-having-too-much-fun.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Last month, teams of six from across the industry gathered to compete at Inside Track. I spoke with Rich Horner, Head of Transformation &amp; Growth Initiatives at MetLife UK, about why he’s supporting this initiative.]]></description>
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<title>Access Financial Services launch internal referral service to support self-employed protection &amp; mortgage advisers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/access-financial-services-launch-internal-referral-service-to-support-self-employed-protection-and-mortgage-advisers.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/access-financial-services-launch-internal-referral-service-to-support-self-employed-protection-and-mortgage-advisers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Access Financial Services has today launched its internal referral service to ensure self-employed protection and mortgage advisers can refer leads when necessary.]]></description>
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<title>Breaking: FCA launch protection market study</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/breaking-fca-launch-protection-market-study.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/breaking-fca-launch-protection-market-study.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today launched a market study looking at how well the distribution of pure protection insurance products is working for consumers.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva research detects "concerning lack of awareness" surrounding ovarian cancer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-research-detects-concerning-lack-of-awareness-surrounding-ovarian-cancer.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-research-detects-concerning-lack-of-awareness-surrounding-ovarian-cancer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A significant percentage of women who were recently surveyed by Aviva mistakenly believed that ovarian cancer could be diagnosed through a smear test.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter finds member benefits app was most popular amongst 31-40-year-olds in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-finds-member-benefits-app-was-most-popular-amongst-31-40-year-olds-in-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-finds-member-benefits-app-was-most-popular-amongst-31-40-year-olds-in-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Exeter has revealed that the number of specialist appointments booked through its member benefits app, HealthWise, has increased by 175% since 2023 – 10,356 appointments were booked in the last twelve months.]]></description>
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<title>Alan Waddington: “Inside Track is an opportunity to compete against some of our friendly rivals”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/alan-waddington-inside-track-is-an-opportunity-to-compete-against-some-of-our-friendly-rivals.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/alan-waddington-inside-track-is-an-opportunity-to-compete-against-some-of-our-friendly-rivals.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last month, teams of six from across the industry gathered to compete at Inside Track. I spoke with Alan Waddington, Distribution Director at Cirencester Friendly, about why he’s supporting this initiative.]]></description>
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<title>Working To Wellbeing appoints Partnerships Manager</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/working-to-wellbeing-appoints-partnerships-manager.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/working-to-wellbeing-appoints-partnerships-manager.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Working To Wellbeing has today announced the appointment of Sam Walton as Partnerships Manager who joins the specialist from AIG Life.]]></description>
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<title>Canopius appoints Candace Steele as Group Risk Director as it continues on growth trajectory</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/canopius-appoints-candace-steele-as-group-risk-director-as-it-continues-on-growth-trajectory.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/canopius-appoints-candace-steele-as-group-risk-director-as-it-continues-on-growth-trajectory.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Canopius has announced the appointment of Candace Steele as Group Risk Director to coordinate its risk framework.]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch announce latest strategic partnership with Financielle</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lifesearch-announce-latest-strategic-partnership-with-financielle.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lifesearch-announce-latest-strategic-partnership-with-financielle.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, LifeSearch has announced its latest strategic partnership with Financielle to support and encourage more women to consider purchasing protection products.]]></description>
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<title>Perci Health partners with Macmillan Cancer Support to deliver ‘betterness’ in cancer care</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/perci-health-partners-with-macmillan-cancer-support-to-deliver-betterness-in-cancer-care.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/perci-health-partners-with-macmillan-cancer-support-to-deliver-betterness-in-cancer-care.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Perci Health has announced its latest strategic partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to scale its current model and “address the critical gaps that exist in support.”]]></description>
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<title>IPTF calls on UK government to collaborate with the protection market for reform of “already creaking welfare support services”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/iptf-calls-on-uk-government-to-collaborate-with-the-protection-market-for-reform-of-already-creaking-welfare-support-services.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/iptf-calls-on-uk-government-to-collaborate-with-the-protection-market-for-reform-of-already-creaking-welfare-support-services.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has published an open letter calling for the UK government to collaborate with the protection market to ensure that welfare reform is both “compassionate and effective.”]]></description>
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<title>Mark Cracknell: Inside Track brought "everybody in the protection market together"</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mark-cracknell-inside-track-brought-everybody-in-the-protection-market-together.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/mark-cracknell-inside-track-brought-everybody-in-the-protection-market-together.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last month, teams of six from across the industry gathered to compete at Inside Track. I spoke with Mark Cracknell, Commercial Director at UnderwriteMe, about why he’s supporting this initiative.]]></description>
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<title>CIExpert achieves significant milestone with its Life &amp; Critical Illness Cover Insight Zone now featuring every insurer in the market </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ciexpert-achieves-significant-milestone-with-its-life-and-critical-illness-cover-zone-now-featuring-every-insurer-in-the-market.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ciexpert-achieves-significant-milestone-with-its-life-and-critical-illness-cover-zone-now-featuring-every-insurer-in-the-market.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, CIExpert has announced the addition of LV= to both its Life &amp; Critical Illness Cover (CIC) and Income Protection (IP) Insight Zones, allowing users to explore key aspects of its protection products.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Employee Benefits appoint Client Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/towergate-employee-benefits-appoint-client-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/towergate-employee-benefits-appoint-client-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Towergate Employee Benefits announced the appointment of Charlie Goodman as Client Director, to drive new business across its range of employee benefit services.]]></description>
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<title>NHS England abolished to stop politicians hiding behind “vast arrays of quangos”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/nhs-england-abolished-to-stop-politicians-hiding-behind-vast-arrays-of-quangos.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/nhs-england-abolished-to-stop-politicians-hiding-behind-vast-arrays-of-quangos.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[During a speech in Hull, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that for too long, politicians had "chosen to hide behind vast arrays of quangos" as justification for the abolishment of NHS England.]]></description>
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<title>Cirencester Friendly publish claim figures to help advisers &amp; customers make an ‘informed choice’</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/cirencester-friendly-publish-claim-figures-to-help-advisers-and-customers-make-an-informed-choice.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/cirencester-friendly-publish-claim-figures-to-help-advisers-and-customers-make-an-informed-choice.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In 2024, Cirencester Friendly paid 95.8% (1,354) of claims and more than £10mn in benefit to members – this includes all benefit payments for Income Protection (IP), My Extra Benefits, and Children’s Critical Illness Support.]]></description>
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<title>7Advisers vol.3: Who made the cut?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/7advisers-vol3-who-made-the-cut.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/7advisers-vol3-who-made-the-cut.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Income Protection Taskforce (IPTF) has announced who’s participating in its third round of 7Advisers - besides one mystery adviser.]]></description>
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<title>Barnett Waddingham find 79% of disabled employees have experienced burnout</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/barnett-waddingham-find-79-of-disabled-employees-have-experienced-burnout.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/barnett-waddingham-find-79-of-disabled-employees-have-experienced-burnout.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Barnett Waddingham, 79% of disabled employees have experienced burnout, which is close to double the rate of non-disabled staff.]]></description>
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<title>The Cumberland partners with Uinsure to provide Home Insurance quotes to its members</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-cumberland-partners-with-uinsure-to-provide-home-insurance-quotes-to-its-members.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-cumberland-partners-with-uinsure-to-provide-home-insurance-quotes-to-its-members.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Cumberland has announced its latest strategic partnership with Uinsure to provide Home Insurance quotes to its members.]]></description>
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<title>84% of firms offer protection in-house in the UK, reports the lang cat</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/84-of-firms-offer-protection-in-house-in-the-uk-reports-the-lang-cat.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/84-of-firms-offer-protection-in-house-in-the-uk-reports-the-lang-cat.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest figures released by the lang cat (as part of its annual ‘State of the Advice Nation’ (SOTAN) Report), 84% of firms offer protection in-house in the UK – it’s also the most commonly requested service.]]></description>
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<title>Unum UK reveal only 31% of staff think employee benefits help them proactively look after health &amp; wellbeing</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/unum-uk-reveal-only-31-of-staff-think-employee-benefits-help-them-proactively-look-after-health-and-wellbeing.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/unum-uk-reveal-only-31-of-staff-think-employee-benefits-help-them-proactively-look-after-health-and-wellbeing.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Unum UK, 67% of employers believe the employee benefits available to their staff have had a positive impact on wellbeing.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter enhance protection proposition as part of “commitment to providing advisers with innovative solutions”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-enhance-protection-proposition-as-part-of-commitment-to-providing-advisers-with-innovative-solutions.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/the-exeter-enhance-protection-proposition-as-part-of-commitment-to-providing-advisers-with-innovative-solutions.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, The Exeter has announced various changes to its protection proposition, alongside the launch of its new multi-benefit application system, which has been designed to streamline the adviser application process.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich UK confirm enhancements to IP offering</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-uk-confirm-enhancements-to-ip-offering.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-uk-confirm-enhancements-to-ip-offering.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Zurich UK has announced various enhancements to its Income Protection (IP) proposition after uncovering “what’s truly needed to meet the needs of both advisers and customers.”]]></description>
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<title>Barnett Waddingham: “We’re witnessing a fundamental redefining of people’s attitudes towards work”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/barnett-waddingham-were-witnessing-a-fundamental-redefining-of-peoples-attitudes-towards-work.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/barnett-waddingham-were-witnessing-a-fundamental-redefining-of-peoples-attitudes-towards-work.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Barnett Waddingham, two-thirds (66%) of 18 to 24 year-olds and 61% of 25 to 34 year-olds have taken extended sick leave in the past five years – compared to 26% of those aged 55 or older.]]></description>
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<title>Richard Kerton: “We haven't heard of anything like this in the industry”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/richard-kerton-we-havent-heard-of-anything-like-this-in-the-industry.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/richard-kerton-we-havent-heard-of-anything-like-this-in-the-industry.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last month, teams of six from across the industry gathered to compete at Inside Track. I spoke with Richard Kerton, Chief Distribution Officer at Clark UK, about why he’s supporting this initiative.]]></description>
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<title>Paymentshield integrates with Smartr365 to help advisers “work more efficiently”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/paymentshield-integrates-with-smartr365-to-help-advisers-work-more-efficiently.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/paymentshield-integrates-with-smartr365-to-help-advisers-work-more-efficiently.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Paymentshield has announced its latest strategic partnership with Smartr365 to embed General Insurance (GI) seamlessly into the mortgage and protection journey.]]></description>
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<title>SM Advice launch new multilingual social media service</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sm-advice-launch-new-multilingual-social-media-service.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sm-advice-launch-new-multilingual-social-media-service.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[SM Advice has announced the launch of its multilingual social media content service to assist clients with serving consumers for whom English isn’t necessarily their first language.]]></description>
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<title>New protection firm launches with Best Practice IFA Group</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/new-protection-advisory-firm-sphere-assured-launches.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/new-protection-advisory-firm-sphere-assured-launches.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sphere Assured (led by Wes McCranor, former Head of Protection at PIB Employee Benefits) has launched as an Appointed Representative (AR) of Best Practice IFA Group Ltd and partner to WTT Group and Gerald Edelman.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD: Women need targeted support over 'one-size-fits-all' in the workplace</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/grid-women-need-targeted-support-rather-than-one-size-fits-all-in-the-workplace.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/grid-women-need-targeted-support-rather-than-one-size-fits-all-in-the-workplace.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ahead of International Women’s Day, Group Risk Development (GRiD) has warned employers against providing ‘one-size-fits-all’ employee benefits.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich partners with Reframe Cancer for access to support services </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-adds-reframe-cancer-support-services-for-group-ci-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/zurich-adds-reframe-cancer-support-services-for-group-ci-customers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Zurich Corporate Risk has announced its latest strategic partnership with Reframe Cancer, supporting policyholders who’ve received a new cancer diagnosis.]]></description>
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<title>Eleos partners with credit-building service to allow customers to "simultaneously protect their income"</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-partners-with-credit-building-service-to-allow-customers-to-simultaneously-protect-their-income.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-partners-with-credit-building-service-to-allow-customers-to-simultaneously-protect-their-income.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Eleos has announced its latest strategic partnership with Wollit, helping customers build financial resilience alongside their credit-building journey. ]]></description>
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<title>Yurtle launch Protect+ to support employees with children who unexpectedly become caregivers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/yurtle-launch-protect-to-support-employees-with-children-who-unexpectedly-become-caregivers.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/yurtle-launch-protect-to-support-employees-with-children-who-unexpectedly-become-caregivers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Yurtle has launched its Protect+ offering, to support employees with child(ren) who become caregivers when their loved one’s care plan breaks down unexpectedly.]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch’s panel paid 1,418 claims in the last twelve months</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lifesearchs-panel-paid-1418-claims-in-the-last-twelve-months.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lifesearchs-panel-paid-1418-claims-in-the-last-twelve-months.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last year, LifeSearch’s panel paid £105,070,803 in Life Insurance, Terminal Illness, Critical Illness (CI), Sickness &amp; Accident policy claims.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK report 12% of staff think employers helping with funeral planning would be of support</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-report-12-of-staff-think-employers-helping-with-funeral-planning-would-be-of-support.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/metlife-uk-report-12-of-staff-think-employers-helping-with-funeral-planning-would-be-of-support.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, 21% of employees thought having more time off work following a bereavement would have helped them – this is 6% higher than in 2023.]]></description>
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<title>Brits fear financial fallout from everyday accidents</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/brits-fear-financial-fallout-from-everyday-accidents.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/brits-fear-financial-fallout-from-everyday-accidents.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[One in four (26%) UK adults live in fear of having an accident, a figure that rises to 31% among women and 34% among young people aged 18-34, new research from National Friendly shows.]]></description>
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<title>HSBC Life pays out £93mn in Life &amp; Critical Illness claims during 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/hsbc-life-pays-out-93m-in-2024-with-cancer-topping-claims-list.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/hsbc-life-pays-out-93m-in-2024-with-cancer-topping-claims-list.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[HSBC Life UK paid out £93mn in Life &amp; Critical Illness Cover (CIC) claims in 2024 – of this figure, £15.5mn was paid toward CIC claims following a cancer diagnosis.]]></description>
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<title>Sante Assure joins amii as corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sante-assure-joins-amii-as-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sante-assure-joins-amii-as-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sante Assure has joined the Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (amii) as a new corporate member.]]></description>
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<title>Ian Ranger appointed as Head of Insurance at Spectrum.Life</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ian-ranger-appointed-as-head-of-insurance-at-spectrumlife.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ian-ranger-appointed-as-head-of-insurance-at-spectrumlife.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ranger's deep knowledge of the insurance and broker landscape positions him to lead Spectrum.Life’s growth in the sector.]]></description>
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<title>ABI appoint Andy Briggs as President</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/abi-appoint-andy-briggs-as-president.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/abi-appoint-andy-briggs-as-president.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has announced the appointment of Andy Briggs as President, with immediate effect.]]></description>
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<title>Paradigm launch mental health &amp; wellbeing hub for intermediaries</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/paradigm-launch-mental-health-and-wellbeing-hub-for-intermediaries.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/paradigm-launch-mental-health-and-wellbeing-hub-for-intermediaries.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Paradigm has today announced the launch of its new Mental Health &amp; Wellbeing Hub for advisers and firms, designed to bring together support, resources, and tools for intermediaries.]]></description>
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<title>Shepherds Friendly appoint Non-Executive Director ahead of “exciting period of growth and development”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/shepherds-friendly-appoint-non-executive-director-ahead-of-exciting-period-of-growth-and-development.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/shepherds-friendly-appoint-non-executive-director-ahead-of-exciting-period-of-growth-and-development.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Shepherds Friendly has announced the appointment of Oliver Laird as Non-Executive Director (NED) as it embarks on an “exciting period of growth and development.”]]></description>
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<title>Aviva appoint Craig Fazzini-Jones as Group Chief Operating Officer </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-appoint-craig-fazzini-jones-as-group-chief-operating-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/aviva-appoint-craig-fazzini-jones-as-group-chief-operating-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Aviva has announced the appointment of Craig Fazzini-Jones as Group Chief Operating Officer, effective from the 1st March 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Eleos partners with legacy-planning app</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-partners-with-legacy-planning-app.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/eleos-partners-with-legacy-planning-app.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Eleos has today announced its latest partnership with Willbox, combining “financial protection for the present and future” to give customers security whilst ensuring their loved ones are protected after they're gone. ]]></description>
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<title>CIExpert: Inside Track offers advisers an “educational experience rather than just hard fact” </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ciexpert-inside-track-offers-advisers-an-educational-experience-rather-than-just-hard-fact.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/ciexpert-inside-track-offers-advisers-an-educational-experience-rather-than-just-hard-fact.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Next week, teams of six from across the industry will gather to compete at Inside Track. I spoke with Alan Lakey, Paul Roberts &amp; Natalie Mayne about why they’re supporting this initiative.]]></description>
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<title>Sarah Kirby to join Vitality as Chief People Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sarah-kirby-to-join-vitality-as-chief-people-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/sarah-kirby-to-join-vitality-as-chief-people-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sarah is set to replace Judy Parfitt, who will retire at the end of June. ]]></description>
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<title>Claire Anam joins OneFamily Group as Senior Business Development Manager</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/claire-anam-joins-onefamily-group-as-senior-business-development-manager.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/claire-anam-joins-onefamily-group-as-senior-business-development-manager.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the OneFamily Group has announced the appointment of Claire Anam as Senior Business Development Manager (BDM) for its protection brand, Beagle Street. ]]></description>
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<title>amii announce latest partnership to support members through the PMI quote process</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/amii-announce-latest-partnership-to-support-members-through-the-pmi-quote-process.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/amii-announce-latest-partnership-to-support-members-through-the-pmi-quote-process.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) has announced its latest partnership with 4C Platform to provide members with access to its innovative online tool that assists with fact-finding, application, and onboarding for Private Medical Insurance (PMI).]]></description>
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<title>Cirencester Friendly find 56% of adults in the UK don’t know which living costs they could reduce to cope with taking time off work</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-find-56-of-adults-in-the-uk-dont-know-which-living-costs-they-could-reduce-to-cope-with-taking-time-off-work.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-find-56-of-adults-in-the-uk-dont-know-which-living-costs-they-could-reduce-to-cope-with-taking-time-off-work.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Cirencester Friendly, almost four in ten adults in the UK have less than £100 at their disposal at the end of each month.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Employee Benefits reveal 36% of employers think health &amp; wellbeing support is a key reason staff choose to work for them</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-employee-benefits-reveal-36-of-employers-think-health-and-wellbeing-support-is-a-key-reason-staff-choose-to-work-for-them.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-employee-benefits-reveal-36-of-employers-think-health-and-wellbeing-support-is-a-key-reason-staff-choose-to-work-for-them.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Employee Benefits, 36% of employers believe that the health &amp; wellbeing support they’ve made available to staff is a key reason they chose to work for them.]]></description>
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<title>PDG secures new sponsors soon after announcing changes to its Board</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pdg-secures-new-sponsors-soon-after-announcing-changes-to-its-board.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pdg-secures-new-sponsors-soon-after-announcing-changes-to-its-board.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Protection Distributors Group (PDG) has announced the addition of Reframe Cancer and Space to its existing eight sponsors: CIExpert, iPipeline, Iress, NMG Consulting, UnderwriteMe, Protection Guru, Square Health, and Teladoc Health UK.]]></description>
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<title>Best Insurance reintroduces standalone Unemployment Cover</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/best-insurance-reintroduces-standalone-unemployment-cover.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/best-insurance-reintroduces-standalone-unemployment-cover.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Best Insurance has introduced its standalone Unemployment Cover for those working in full-time employment for 16+ hours a week in the UK.]]></description>
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<title>Phil Jeynes appointed Head of Individual Protection at MetLife UK</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/phil-jeynes-appointed-head-of-individual-protection-at-metlife-uk.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/phil-jeynes-appointed-head-of-individual-protection-at-metlife-uk.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, MetLife UK has announced the appointment of Phil Jeynes as Head of Individual Protection amidst ambitious plans to accelerate growth &amp; transformation.]]></description>
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<title>Provider and network changes biggest demand on advisers' client-facing time</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/provider-and-network-changes-biggest-demand-on-advisers-time.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/provider-and-network-changes-biggest-demand-on-advisers-time.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A nationwide study of financial advisers has shown that the biggest demand on advisers' time is updates from networks and providers - followed by a demand for advice and regulatory changes.]]></description>
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<title>67% of parents worried about risk of children developing a critical illness</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/67-of-parents-worried-about-risk-of-children-developing-a-critical-illness.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/67-of-parents-worried-about-risk-of-children-developing-a-critical-illness.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[More than two-thirds of parents - 67% - are worried about their children developing a critical illness - and the number of parents concerned about their children's mental health is on the rise.]]></description>
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<title>Simplyhealth to offer 26 discounted health tests with Randox</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/simplyhealth-to-offer-26-discounted-health-tests-with-randox.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/simplyhealth-to-offer-26-discounted-health-tests-with-randox.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK make key executive team appointments</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/metlife-makes-key-executive-team-appointments.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/metlife-makes-key-executive-team-appointments.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, MetLife UK has announced the appointment of Charlotte O’Brien as Head of Employee Benefits following the promotion of Adrian Matthews to UK Deputy CEO in December 2024.]]></description>
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<title>Gen X 'rarely consult anyone' about health despite a third having long-term conditions</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/gen-x-rarely-consult-anyone-about-health-despite-a-third-having-long-term-conditions.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/gen-x-rarely-consult-anyone-about-health-despite-a-third-having-long-term-conditions.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A concerning trend has shown that Gen X - the generation of people born between 1965 and 1980 - are reluctant to seek help for their health, despite a large proportion of them suffering a long-term health condition.]]></description>
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<title>Cirencester Friendly: “The most valuable lesson I’ve learnt as an apprentice is to keep asking questions”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/cirencester-friendly-the-most-valuable-lesson-ive-learnt-as-an-apprentice-is-to-keep-asking-questions.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/cirencester-friendly-the-most-valuable-lesson-ive-learnt-as-an-apprentice-is-to-keep-asking-questions.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For National Apprenticeship Week, John Underwood, Director of Technology at Cirencester Friendly, spoke with Amy Hampson, Charlotte Clements, and Edward Taylor about what they’ve learnt as apprentices.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich publishes social mobility data to 'chip the class ceiling'</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-publishes-social-mobility-data-to-chip-the-class-ceiling.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-publishes-social-mobility-data-to-chip-the-class-ceiling.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Insurer Zurich has today published its social mobility data and eight initiatives designed to support career progression for employees.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality unveils changes including severity-based accident &amp; fracture cover</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vitality-unveils-changes-including-severity-based-accident-and-fracture-cover.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vitality-unveils-changes-including-severity-based-accident-and-fracture-cover.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Vitality has today announced a number of changes to its protection range, including new products and benefits for both new and existing members.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Employee Benefits: Employers need to take time to understand their workforce</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-employee-benefits-employers-need-to-take-time-to-understand-their-workforce.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-employee-benefits-employers-need-to-take-time-to-understand-their-workforce.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Employee Benefits, 58% of employers intend to increase their focus on tailored health &amp; wellbeing support.]]></description>
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<title>Macbeth completes insurance acquisition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/macbeth-completes-insurance-acquisition.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/macbeth-completes-insurance-acquisition.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Insurance broker Macbeth has acquired another firm - Insurance Services Surrey - for an undisclosed price.]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch find younger consumers are more uncertain about protection versus older generations</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-find-younger-consumers-are-more-uncertain-about-protection-versus-older-generations.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-find-younger-consumers-are-more-uncertain-about-protection-versus-older-generations.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by LifeSearch, 11% of consumers admit to not having yet applied – or being worried about applying – for protection due to uncertainty on how to purchase a plan or who to approach for advice.]]></description>
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<title>Canada Life appoints new Head of Product &amp; Proposition Strategy for protection development</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/canada-life-appoints-new-head-of-product-and-proposition-strategy-for-protection-development.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/canada-life-appoints-new-head-of-product-and-proposition-strategy-for-protection-development.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Canada Life has announced the appointment of Chris Morgan as Head of Product &amp; Proposition Strategy, effective from the 27th January 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Eleos partner with HealthKey to offer policyholders physiotherapy and mental health counselling</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/eleos-partner-with-healthkey-to-offer-policyholders-physiotherapy-and-mental-health-counselling.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/eleos-partner-with-healthkey-to-offer-policyholders-physiotherapy-and-mental-health-counselling.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Eleos has announced its latest strategic partnership with HealthKey to provide physical and mental wellbeing services for its policyholders.]]></description>
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<title>CII appoint Executive Directors to help meet strategic milestones</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cii-appoint-executive-directors-to-help-meet-strategic-milestones.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cii-appoint-executive-directors-to-help-meet-strategic-milestones.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has today announced the appointments of Adam Harper and Holly Porter as Executive Directors.]]></description>
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<title>Perci Health integrates prevention and early intervention into its virtual clinic</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/perci-health-integrates-prevention-and-early-intervention-into-its-virtual-clinic.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/perci-health-integrates-prevention-and-early-intervention-into-its-virtual-clinic.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Perci Health has announced the expansion of its virtual cancer clinic, integrating new clinical capabilities including cancer prevention programmes and early detection services.]]></description>
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<title>‘Informed Choice’: Good outcome or easy cop out?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/informed-choice-good-outcome-or-easy-cop-out.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Martin O’Connell, founder of The Protection Revolution, discusses whether an ‘informed choice’ is a good outcome and why advice must extend beyond product trivia and quotes.]]></description>
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<title>Digital Underwriting: Balancing innovation with human expertise </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/digital-underwriting-balancing-innovation-with-human-expertise.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Toby Bainbridge, Head of Insurance Solutions at The Exeter, discusses the importance of marrying innovation with human expertise if the industry is to harness the benefits of digital underwriting.]]></description>
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<title>Simplyhealth appoint Sales &amp; Marketing Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/simplyhealth-appoint-sales-and-marketing-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, Simplyhealth has announced the appointment of James Henderson as Sales &amp; Marketing Director, to help drive ambitious growth plans.]]></description>
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<title>World Cancer Day encourages employers to demonstrate that “cancer support works best when it treats a person as a whole”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/world-cancer-day-encourages-employers-to-demonstrate-that-cancer-support-works-best-when-it-treats-a-person-as-a-whole.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/world-cancer-day-encourages-employers-to-demonstrate-that-cancer-support-works-best-when-it-treats-a-person-as-a-whole.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ahead of World Cancer Day (4th February), RedArc has revealed it received 33% more new cancer cases than the next most supported condition, mental health, between 2020-24. ]]></description>
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<title>Paul Foody joins LifeSearch as Paula Bertram-Lax takes on new role as Chief Customer &amp; People Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/paul-foody-joins-lifesearch-as-paula-bertram-lax-takes-on-new-role-as-chief-customer-and-people-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[LifeSearch has announced the appointment of Paul Foody as Chief Operating Officer, while Paula Bertram-Lax focuses on enhancing customer outcomes and Consumer Duty compliance as Chief Customer &amp; People Officer.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK report 47% of women in the workplace feel burnt out</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-report-47-of-women-in-the-workplace-feel-burnt-out.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-report-47-of-women-in-the-workplace-feel-burnt-out.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, 30% of employees have or would consider lying about ill-health or injury for a day off work.]]></description>
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<title>Hilary Banks: “Inside Track brings something completely new to our events calendar”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/hilary-banks-inside-track-brings-something-completely-new-to-our-events-calendar.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/hilary-banks-inside-track-brings-something-completely-new-to-our-events-calendar.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Next month, teams of six from across the industry will gather to compete at Inside Track. I spoke with Hilary Banks, Sales Director at Guardian Financial Services (Guardian), about why she’s supporting this initiative.]]></description>
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<title>Skipton Building Society partner with Uinsure for access to insurance platform</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/skipton-building-society-partner-with-uinsure-for-access-to-insurance-platform.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, Skipton Building Society has announced its latest strategic partnership with Uinsure to gain members access to its insurance platform. ]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter finds 21% of advisers worry customer retention will be a challenge in 2025</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-finds-21-of-advisers-worry-customer-retention-will-be-a-challenge-in-2025.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research conducted by The Exeter, 21% of advisers believe customer retention will be a key challenge over the next twelve to twenty-four months.]]></description>
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<title>Andrew Macadam appointed Vice President of Customer Operations at Spectrum.Life</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/andrew-macadam-appointed-vice-president-of-customer-operations-at-spectrumlife.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, Spectrum.Life has announced the appointment of Andrew Macadam as Vice President of Customer Operations.]]></description>
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<title>Unum UK warns men to be more proactive about nutrient and long-term health</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/unum-uk-warns-men-to-be-more-proactive-about-nutrient-and-long-term-health.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/unum-uk-warns-men-to-be-more-proactive-about-nutrient-and-long-term-health.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to internal data analysed by Unum UK, women in the workplace have led the demand for its nutrition support service offered via Help@hand, which launched in 2023.]]></description>
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<title>Trustpilot: Word of mouth shouldn’t be underestimated when building trust amongst consumers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/trustpilot-word-of-mouth-shouldnt-be-underestimated-when-building-trust-amongst-consumers.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/trustpilot-word-of-mouth-shouldnt-be-underestimated-when-building-trust-amongst-consumers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Alicia Skubick, Chief Customer Officer at Trustpilot, discusses how Financial Services play an essential role in our daily lives but consumers often don’t trust the sector.]]></description>
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<title>PDG announce appointments &amp; departures to its Board for 2025</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pdg-announce-appointments-and-departures-to-its-board-for-2025.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pdg-announce-appointments-and-departures-to-its-board-for-2025.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Protection Distributors Group (PDG) has announced changes to its Board following the AGM earlier this month, effective from the 1st January 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Healix launch new on-demand service to support clients during the “unplanned and unexpected”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/healix-launch-new-on-demand-service-to-support-clients-during-the-unplanned-and-unexpected.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/healix-launch-new-on-demand-service-to-support-clients-during-the-unplanned-and-unexpected.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Healix has launched its medical &amp; security on-demand service, building on its consultancy expertise.]]></description>
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<title>Iress announce “game-changing” two-way integration with CIExpert to bridge the gap between quality &amp; price</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iress-announce-game-changing-two-way-integration-to-bridge-the-gap-between-quality-and-price.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iress-announce-game-changing-two-way-integration-to-bridge-the-gap-between-quality-and-price.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Iress has announced its “game-changing” live two-way integration with CIExpert to deliver seamless analysis of quality &amp; fair value for advisers, improving consumer outcomes.]]></description>
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<title>L&amp;G reports 85% rise in GIP business</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/landg-reports-85-rise-in-group-income-protection-new-business.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[L&amp;G Group Protection has today reported that 2024 saw its digital platform ONIX achieve ‘record-breaking’ performance, in comparison to 2023.]]></description>
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<title>Amy Pougher: I attended the Women in Protection Conference and was inspired to modernise trusts after hearing about low take-up</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/amy-pougher-i-attended-the-women-in-protection-conference-and-was-inspired-to-modernise-trusts-after-hearing-about-low-take-up.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/amy-pougher-i-attended-the-women-in-protection-conference-and-was-inspired-to-modernise-trusts-after-hearing-about-low-take-up.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Reassured reported that more than 10k policyholders who’ve purchased protection plans via the brokerage have completed its signature-free Trust form.]]></description>
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<title>Stuart Tragheim appointed to t+1 advisory board</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/stuart-tragheim-appointed-to-t1-advisory-board.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/stuart-tragheim-appointed-to-t1-advisory-board.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, t+1 has announced the appointment of Stuart Tragheim, ex-CEO of Holloway Friendly, to its advisory board – joining Debbie Kennedy, CEO of LifeSearch, and Phil Zeidler, Co-Founder of DeadHappy.]]></description>
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<title>Defaqto names first users of its Matrix 360 software</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/defaqto-names-first-users-of-its-matrix-360-software.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/defaqto-names-first-users-of-its-matrix-360-software.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Zurich Insurance, NFU Mutual, RAC, Frontier, and Policy Expert (trading name of Q Metric Group Ltd) have been named as the first users of Defaqto’s Matrix 360 software.]]></description>
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<title>Paradigm Protect &amp; First2Protect reach referral agreement</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/paradigm-protect-and-first2protect-reach-referral-agreement.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/paradigm-protect-and-first2protect-reach-referral-agreement.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Paradigm Protect has announced its latest strategic partnership with First2Protect, for household and Buy-To-Let General Insurance (GI) business referrals.]]></description>
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<title>IPTF launch 7 Claims Stories initiative to share insights, educate, and create actionable strategies</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iptf-launch-7-claims-stories-initiative-to-share-insights-educate-and-create-actionable-strategies.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iptf-launch-7-claims-stories-initiative-to-share-insights-educate-and-create-actionable-strategies.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Income Protection Taskforce (IPTF) has announced the launch of its 7 Claims Stories initiative, led by Phil Deacon.]]></description>
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<title>LV= report 69% of employees consider themselves financially resilient </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lv-report-69-of-employees-consider-themselves-financially-resilient.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lv-report-69-of-employees-consider-themselves-financially-resilient.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by LV, as part of its ‘Reaching Resilience’ Report, 69% of employees consider themselves financially resilient – this is 4% higher than in 2023.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK averages 108 accident &amp; health claim payouts daily in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-averages-108-accident-and-health-claim-payouts-daily-in-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-averages-108-accident-and-health-claim-payouts-daily-in-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last year, MetLife UK paid 94% of accident &amp; health claims, averaging 108 payments per day to its individual protection customers.]]></description>
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<title>Bupa UK appoint new Director of Distribution, Business &amp; Specialist Products</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bupa-uk-appoint-new-director-of-distribution-business-and-specialist-products.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bupa-uk-appoint-new-director-of-distribution-business-and-specialist-products.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Bupa UK announced the appointment of Rob Bain as Director of Distribution, Business &amp; Specialist Products.]]></description>
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<title>BHSF launch new Health &amp; Wellbeing Plan to support “current and emerging problems with accessing healthcare”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bhsf-launch-new-health-and-wellbeing-plan-to-support-current-and-emerging-problems-with-accessing-healthcare.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/bhsf-launch-new-health-and-wellbeing-plan-to-support-current-and-emerging-problems-with-accessing-healthcare.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[BHSF has today announced the launch of its new Health &amp; Wellbeing Plan, partnering with multiple added-value providers for “more comprehensive and innovative healthcare coverage.”]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows appoints new protection head of intermediary distribution</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-appoints-new-protection-head-of-intermediary-distribution.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-appoints-new-protection-head-of-intermediary-distribution.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Scottish Widows has appointed Catherine Trimble as the new head of intermediary distribution in its protection business.]]></description>
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<title>Cirencester Friendly improves underwriting and claims processes with Medi2data</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-improves-underwriting-and-claims-processes-with-medi2data.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-improves-underwriting-and-claims-processes-with-medi2data.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cirencester Friendly has gone live with Medi2data, a service that allows medical records to be obtained for underwriting and claims purposes.]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly highlight age-related risk discrepancies for everyday accidents</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-highlight-age-related-risk-discrepancies-for-everyday-accidents.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-highlight-age-related-risk-discrepancies-for-everyday-accidents.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by National Friendly, as part of its ‘Bruised Britain’ study, 33% of adults in the UK who experienced an accident in the last three years described it as ‘serious’.]]></description>
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<title>HomeOwners Alliance partners with LifeSearch</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/homeowners-alliance-partners-with-lifesearch.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/homeowners-alliance-partners-with-lifesearch.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, HomeOwners Alliance has announced its latest partnership with LifeSearch, to help more people access and purchase protection products.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD figures reveal 22% of GIP claims in 2023 were for mental health</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-figures-reveal-22-of-gip-claims-in-2023-were-for-mental-health.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-figures-reveal-22-of-gip-claims-in-2023-were-for-mental-health.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to figures released by Group Risk Development (GRiD), mental health conditions have either been the first or second highest cause of claim by employees on Group Income Protection (GIP) policies over the last decade.]]></description>
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<title>Unum UK reveals a third of employees failed to take any steps to address their mental health concerns in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/unum-uk-reveals-a-third-of-employees-failed-to-take-any-steps-to-address-their-mental-health-concerns-in-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/unum-uk-reveals-a-third-of-employees-failed-to-take-any-steps-to-address-their-mental-health-concerns-in-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Unum UK, employees took an average of nine days away from work for mental health-related issues in 2024.]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows added to Reassured’s Life Insurance panel following “competitive” tender process</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-added-to-reassureds-life-insurance-panel-following-competitive-tender-process.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-added-to-reassureds-life-insurance-panel-following-competitive-tender-process.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Reassured has announced the addition of Scottish Widows to its Life Insurance panel, following a “competitive” tender process conducted earlier this year.]]></description>
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<title>finova adds First2Protect to its provider panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/finova-adds-first2protect-to-its-provider-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/finova-adds-first2protect-to-its-provider-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, finova Payment &amp; Mortgage Services (fPMS) has announced the addition of First2Protect to its provider panel, offering access to its property insurance product.]]></description>
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<title>Isabel Hudson appointed Chair of Royal London</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/isabel-hudson-appointed-chair-of-royal-london.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, Royal London has announced the appointment of Isabel Hudson as a Non-Executive Director (NED) and Chair of the Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Ltd, with effect from the 10th February 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Pivotal Growth enters business protection market</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pivotal-growth-enters-business-protection-market.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pivotal-growth-enters-business-protection-market.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Pivotal Growth has acquired Business Protection Solutions UK Limited (BPS) for an undisclosed sum.]]></description>
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<title>GAIN secures support from first-ever investment Industry Transformer member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/gain-secures-support-from-first-ever-investment-industry-transformer-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/gain-secures-support-from-first-ever-investment-industry-transformer-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment, and Neurodiversity (GAIN) announced the addition of BlackRock as its first investment Industry Transformer member.]]></description>
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<title>Simplybiz appoints Rodger Baillie as CEO Distribution Channels</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/simplybiz-appoints-rodger-baillie-as-ceo-distribution-channels.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/simplybiz-appoints-rodger-baillie-as-ceo-distribution-channels.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Simplybiz has announced the appointment of Rodger Baillie as CEO Distribution Channels, effective immediately.]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly adds optional sickness cover to Friendly Shield</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-adds-optional-sickness-cover-to-friendly-shield.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-adds-optional-sickness-cover-to-friendly-shield.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[National Friendly has announced the addition of optional sickness cover to its Friendly Shield product, which was designed following adviser feedback.]]></description>
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<title>Daniel Hobbs appointed CEO of New Leaf Distribution</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/daniel-hobbs-appointed-ceo-of-new-leaf-distribution.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/daniel-hobbs-appointed-ceo-of-new-leaf-distribution.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, New Leaf Distribution has announced the appointment of Daniel Hobbs as CEO, effective immediately.]]></description>
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<title>Katharine Moxham: It’s important to look at the history of group risk to understand its relevance in modern society</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/katharine-moxham-its-important-to-look-at-the-history-of-group-risk-to-understand-its-relevance-in-modern-society.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/katharine-moxham-its-important-to-look-at-the-history-of-group-risk-to-understand-its-relevance-in-modern-society.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For 2025, Inside Track will quiz its teams on definitions, technology, added-value, underwriting, diversity &amp; inclusion, industry insight, claims, and…insurance history. To help with your ‘revision’, we spoke with Katharine Moxham, Spokesperson for Group Risk Development (GRiD), about the evolution of group risk products. ]]></description>
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<title>Yorkshire Building Society moves from a ‘single-tie’ to ‘multi-tie’ broker approach</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/yorkshire-building-society-moves-from-a-single-tie-to-multi-tie-broker-approach.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/yorkshire-building-society-moves-from-a-single-tie-to-multi-tie-broker-approach.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Yorkshire Building Society has announced its latest partnership with LifeSearch, offering its customers more choice when it comes to purchasing protection products.]]></description>
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<title>IPTF expands leadership with several appointments to the Board</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iptf-expands-leadership-with-several-appointments-to-the-board.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iptf-expands-leadership-with-several-appointments-to-the-board.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Income Protection Taskforce (IPTF) has announced several appointments to its Board, designed to provide oversight and governance to the organisation.]]></description>
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<title>YuLife announce “groundbreaking” partnership in the adult care sector</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/yulife-announces-groundbreaking-partnership-in-the-adult-care-sector.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/yulife-announces-groundbreaking-partnership-in-the-adult-care-sector.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[YuLife has announced its latest partnership with Connaught Care Collection, offering employee benefits to its workforce. It has also pledged to plant 500 new trees to symbolise the health &amp; wellbeing of Connaught’s staff.]]></description>
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<title>Yorkshire Building Society partners with Uinsure to improve product transparency</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/yorkshire-building-society-partners-with-uinsure-to-improve-product-transparency.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/yorkshire-building-society-partners-with-uinsure-to-improve-product-transparency.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Yorkshire Building Society has announced its latest partnership with Uinsure to improve accessibility, affordability, and transparency of Home Insurance products. ]]></description>
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<title>OneFamily recruits Adam Cubitt as Head of Distribution</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onefamily-recruits-adam-cubitt-as-head-of-distribution.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onefamily-recruits-adam-cubitt-as-head-of-distribution.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, OneFamily has announced the appointment of Adam Cubitt as Head of Distribution for its Beagle Street brand.]]></description>
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<title>Lloyd’s of London CEO departs after more than six years of service</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lloyds-of-london-ceo-departs-after-more-than-six-years-of-service.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lloyds-of-london-ceo-departs-after-more-than-six-years-of-service.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Earlier today, Lloyd’s of London announced the departure of John Neal who’s serviced for over six years as CEO – his departure follows that of Bruce Carnegie-Brown who, last year, announced his resignation as Chair.]]></description>
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<title>Just 26% of employers believe providing health &amp; wellbeing support will reduce workplace absenteeism</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/just-26-of-employers-believe-providing-health-and-wellbeing-support-will-reduce-workplace-absenteeism.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/just-26-of-employers-believe-providing-health-and-wellbeing-support-will-reduce-workplace-absenteeism.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Employee Benefits, only 26% of employers believe providing staff with health &amp; wellbeing support will reduce workplace absenteeism.]]></description>
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<title>Ageas UK and Tradex help Paymentshield to further strengthen its insurer panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ageas-uk-and-tradex-help-paymentshield-to-further-strengthen-its-insurer-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ageas-uk-and-tradex-help-paymentshield-to-further-strengthen-its-insurer-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Paymentshield has today announced the addition of Ageas UK and Tradex to its Home Insurance panel, improving its underwriting capabilities and breadth of coverage.]]></description>
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<title>Setul Mehta launches adviser social media management firm to enhance financial education</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/setul-mehta-launches-adviser-social-media-management-firm-to-enhance-financial-education.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/setul-mehta-launches-adviser-social-media-management-firm-to-enhance-financial-education.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Setul Mehta has announced the official launch of SM Advice, a new social media management company dedicated to supporting the UK’s advisory community.]]></description>
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<title>John Scrivens: I made sure my protection policy was written in trust</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/john-scrivens-i-made-sure-my-protection-policy-was-written-in-trust.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/john-scrivens-i-made-sure-my-protection-policy-was-written-in-trust.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[John Scrivens, Head of Sales at Stonebridge Mortgage Network, discusses whether protection policies can deliver the right outcome if not written in trust.]]></description>
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<title>RedArc partners with SunLife to support over 50s</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/redarc-partners-with-sunlife-to-support-over-50s.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/redarc-partners-with-sunlife-to-support-over-50s.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[SunLife has announced its latest partnership with RedArc to support those who’ve purchased its Guaranteed Over 50s plan from the 27th December 2024 onwards.]]></description>
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<title>Simplyhealth recruits Rita Clifton CBE as new Chair</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/simplyhealth-recruits-rita-clifton-cbe-as-new-chair.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/simplyhealth-recruits-rita-clifton-cbe-as-new-chair.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Simplyhealth has today announced the appointment of Rita Clifton CBE as its new Chair, subject to regulatory approval.]]></description>
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<title>OneFamily joins ABI membership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onefamily-joins-abi-membership.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onefamily-joins-abi-membership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) announced that the OneFamily Group has become its latest member.]]></description>
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<title>IPTF welcomes seven new members for 2025</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iptf-welcomes-seven-new-members-for-2025.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iptf-welcomes-seven-new-members-for-2025.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Income Protection Taskforce (IPTF) has welcomed Shepherds Friendly, HSBC Life UK, RedArc, Best Insurance, Realm, MMS, and CIExpert to its ranks.]]></description>
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<title>Richard Waters: “We saw Inside Track as a real shift from traditional education and networking”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/richard-waters-we-saw-inside-track-as-a-real-shift-from-traditional-education-and-networking.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/richard-waters-we-saw-inside-track-as-a-real-shift-from-traditional-education-and-networking.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Next month, teams of six from across the industry will gather to compete at Inside Track. I spoke with Richard Waters, Head of Protection Distribution at HSBC Life (UK) Ltd, about why he’s supporting this initiative.]]></description>
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<title>Keith Klintworth succeeded as CEO of Vitality Health</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/keith-klintworth-succeeded-as-ceo-of-vitality-health.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/keith-klintworth-succeeded-as-ceo-of-vitality-health.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Vitality announced the appointment of Dr Arun Thiyagarajan as CEO of Vitality Health, succeeding Dr Keith Klintworth who will remain as a consultant.]]></description>
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<title>PIB Employee Benefits approve recruitment drive with plans to expand senior leadership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pib-employee-benefits-approve-recruitment-drive-with-plans-to-expand-senior-leadership.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pib-employee-benefits-approve-recruitment-drive-with-plans-to-expand-senior-leadership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[PIB Employee Benefits has restructured its leadership to create four new roles – many of which are expected to be filled by internal candidates.]]></description>
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<title>Jason Coleman joins Protection Guru as Training &amp; Research Manager</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/jason-coleman-joins-protection-guru-as-training-and-research-manager.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/jason-coleman-joins-protection-guru-as-training-and-research-manager.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Protection Guru has announced the appointment of Jason Coleman as Training &amp; Research Manager in hopes to "considerably increase Protection Guru’s technical training and support capabilities."]]></description>
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<title>Check4Cancer announces new partnership to improve assessment of cancer &amp; cardiovascular disease risks</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/check4cancer-announces-new-partnership-to-improve-assessment-of-cancer-and-cardiovascular-disease-risks.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/check4cancer-announces-new-partnership-to-improve-assessment-of-cancer-and-cardiovascular-disease-risks.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Check4Cancer has announced its latest partnership with Alula Health, combining its MyCancerRisk© with Alula’s VivaScore® to create a digitally enabled &amp; comprehensive solution for assessing, monitoring, and understanding both cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva &amp; Direct Line deal confirmed for £3.7bn</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-and-direct-line-deal-confirmed-for-37bn.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-and-direct-line-deal-confirmed-for-37bn.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Aviva has agreed to buy Direct Line for £3.7bn which will mean the provider covers more than 20% of the motor insurance market in the UK.]]></description>
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<title>Editor’s Choice: Top 10 stories of 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/editors-choice-top-10-stories-of-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/editors-choice-top-10-stories-of-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Launched in July 2022, Protection Reporter celebrated its two-year anniversary not that long ago. But our infancy hasn’t stopped industry peers from sharing their views on strategic partnerships, product terms, technology, and much more.]]></description>
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<title>Pride in Finance Alliance launch industry-wide survey to spotlight LGBTQ+ experiences in Financial Services</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pride-in-finance-alliance-launch-industry-wide-survey-to-spotlight-lgbtq-experiences-in-financial-services.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pride-in-finance-alliance-launch-industry-wide-survey-to-spotlight-lgbtq-experiences-in-financial-services.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Pride in Finance Alliance (PIFA), a newly established industry initiative dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals in Financial Services, has asked LGBTQ+ professionals and others working in the industry to share their experiences, perspectives, and aspirations.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter reveals less than one in ten advisers think tax reductions will significantly impact protection sales</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-reveals-less-than-one-in-ten-advisers-think-tax-reductions-will-significantly-impact-protection-sales.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-reveals-less-than-one-in-ten-advisers-think-tax-reductions-will-significantly-impact-protection-sales.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research conducted by The Exeter, 51% of advisers that advise on Income Protection (IP) anticipate heightened demand in 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Cirencester Friendly achieve PDG Claims Charter signatory status</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-achieve-pdg-claims-charter-signatory-status.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-achieve-pdg-claims-charter-signatory-status.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Cirencester Friendly has become a signatory to the Protection Distributors Group’s (PDG) Claims Charter which recently updated its criteria.]]></description>
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<title>How many ‘P’s did we achieve in 2024?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/how-many-ps-did-we-achieve-in-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/how-many-ps-did-we-achieve-in-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In my opinion, the protection industry prioritises what I’ve lovingly branded, the 5 ‘P’s: ‘Products’, ‘Perception’, ‘Prevention’, ‘Protest’, and ‘Progress’. But how many ‘P’s did we achieve in 2024?]]></description>
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<title>Liberal Democrats table amendment to exempt healthcare providers from proposed tax hike</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/liberal-democrats-table-amendment-to-exempt-healthcare-providers-from-proposed-tax-hike.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/liberal-democrats-table-amendment-to-exempt-healthcare-providers-from-proposed-tax-hike.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Liberal Democrats have put forward an amendment to the government’s National Insurance Contributions (NICs) Bill to exempt healthcare providers from the proposed tax hike.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Employee Benefits: Effectiveness of health &amp; wellbeing support in the workplace shouldn’t be judged solely on use</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-employee-benefits-effectiveness-of-health-and-wellbeing-support-in-the-workplace-shouldnt-be-judged-solely-on-use.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-employee-benefits-effectiveness-of-health-and-wellbeing-support-in-the-workplace-shouldnt-be-judged-solely-on-use.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Employee Benefits, 55% of employers take a passive approach to encouraging staff to use health &amp; wellbeing support.]]></description>
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<title>Entrepreneurial technology businesses don’t always fit well in institutional corporate structures</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/entrepreneurial-technology-businesses-dont-always-fit-well-into-an-institutional-corporate-structure.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/entrepreneurial-technology-businesses-dont-always-fit-well-into-an-institutional-corporate-structure.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Focus Business Solutions (Focus) has announced the successful completion of its management buyout (MBO) from abrdn, led by Dave Upton who will now assume the role of CEO with immediate effect. ]]></description>
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<title>OneFamily recruit Former AIG Life UK CEO as Non-Executive Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onefamily-recruit-former-aig-life-uk-ceo-as-non-executive-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onefamily-recruit-former-aig-life-uk-ceo-as-non-executive-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, OneFamily has announced the appointment of Phil Willcock as Non-Executive Director, as of the 1st January 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Nemone Wynn-Evans steps down as Chair of Shepherds Friendly</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/nemone-wynn-evans-steps-down-as-chair-of-shepherds-friendly.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/nemone-wynn-evans-steps-down-as-chair-of-shepherds-friendly.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Shepherds Friendly has announced the appointment of Mark Myers as Chair following tenure as Non-Executive Director (NED).]]></description>
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<title>Alan Waddington: I fear we’re stuck with the term ‘Income Protection’…for now</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/alan-waddington-i-fear-were-stuck-with-the-term-income-protectionfor-now.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/alan-waddington-i-fear-were-stuck-with-the-term-income-protectionfor-now.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Alan Waddington, Distribution Director at Cirencester Friendly, discusses the importance of speaking in simple terms/everyday language during the advice process and whether product terms in the protection space make sense.]]></description>
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<title>British Friendly offer new &amp; existing customers access to healthcare app</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/british-friendly-offer-new-and-existing-customers-access-to-healthcare-app.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/british-friendly-offer-new-and-existing-customers-access-to-healthcare-app.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, British Friendly has launched a new health &amp; wellbeing app under its Mutual Benefits Programme, powered by HealthHero. This proposition addition offers both existing and new customers, and immediate family, access to healthcare services and self-help tools at no extra cost.]]></description>
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<title>PMI-funded hospital admissions continue to grow whilst self-pay remains steady</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pmi-funded-hospital-admissions-continue-to-grow-whilst-self-pay-remains-steady.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pmi-funded-hospital-admissions-continue-to-grow-whilst-self-pay-remains-steady.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest data published by the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN), although Private Medical Insurance (PMI) funded hospital admissions continue to grow, self-pay remains steady – 36% above pre-pandemic levels.]]></description>
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<title>iPipeline successfully replatforms Beagle Street’s D2C protection proposition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ipipeline-successfully-replatforms-beagle-streets-d2c-protection-proposition.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ipipeline-successfully-replatforms-beagle-streets-d2c-protection-proposition.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[iPipeline has today announced the successful replatforming and launch of Beagle Street’s (part of the OneFamily Group) D2C protection proposition onto the OneFamily platform. This included transferring 212k Beagle Street customers &amp; their policies onto SSG Digital.]]></description>
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<title>Sesame Bankhall Group appoint new DA Distribution Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/sesame-bankhall-group-appoint-new-da-distribution-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/sesame-bankhall-group-appoint-new-da-distribution-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has announced the appointment of Claire Cherrington as Directly Authorised (DA) Distribution Director, subject to regulatory approval.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Employee Benefits: Risk profiling could aid recruitment, retention, and reduce absenteeism</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-employee-benefits-risk-profiling-could-aid-recruitment-retention-and-reduce-absenteeism.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-employee-benefits-risk-profiling-could-aid-recruitment-retention-and-reduce-absenteeism.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Employee Benefits, 89% of employers believe it’d be valuable to better understand their workforce's health and wellbeing risk profile.]]></description>
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<title>Phil Jeynes set to depart from Reassured ahead of 2025</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/phil-jeynes-set-to-depart-from-reassured-ahead-of-2025.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/phil-jeynes-set-to-depart-from-reassured-ahead-of-2025.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Reassured has confirmed the departure of Phil Jeynes as Director of Corporate Strategy after more than five years on the Executive Committee.]]></description>
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<title>Cirencester Friendly joins International Cooperative &amp; Mutual Insurance Federation</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-joins-international-cooperative-and-mutual-insurance-federation.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-joins-international-cooperative-and-mutual-insurance-federation.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Cirencester Friendly has joined the International Cooperative &amp; Mutual Insurance Federation (ICMIF), which promotes the mutual/cooperative proposition by fostering connections between member organisations.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich UK replace CEO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-uk-replace-ceo.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-uk-replace-ceo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Zurich UK has announced the appointment of Drazen Jaksic as CEO of Zurich UK, subject to regulatory approval.]]></description>
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<title>Royal London launch Joint Life Second Death product</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-london-launch-joint-life-second-death-product.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-london-launch-joint-life-second-death-product.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Royal London has launched a new Joint Life Second Death product, to assist customers with estate planning and Inheritance Tax (IHT) mitigation.]]></description>
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<title>Utmost Group acquires Lombard International</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/utmost-group-acquires-lombard-international.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/utmost-group-acquires-lombard-international.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Utmost Group has today announced that it has received all necessary regulatory approvals to complete its acquisition of Lombard International Assurance Holdings Sarl (Lombard International).]]></description>
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<title>Ross Tyler appointed as new Uinsure CTO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ross-tyler-appointed-as-new-uinsure-cto.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ross-tyler-appointed-as-new-uinsure-cto.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Uinsure has announced Ross Tyler’s promotion to Chief Technology Officer in a move that further strengthens the insurtech’s c-suite.]]></description>
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<title>Protection industry urged to engage differently with wealth advisers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/protection-industry-urged-to-rethink-how-it-engages-with-advisers.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/protection-industry-urged-to-rethink-how-it-engages-with-advisers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Over half (57%) of wealth advisers would be more inclined to make protection part of their core proposition if they were able to demonstrate the need for protection to their clients, according to the results of a survey at the first Consumer Duty Alliance (CDA) Protection Forum.]]></description>
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<title>Almost a quarter of parents have taken unpaid leave to care for sick children</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/almost-a-quarter-of-parents-have-taken-unpaid-leave-to-care-for-sick-children.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/almost-a-quarter-of-parents-have-taken-unpaid-leave-to-care-for-sick-children.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With half of working parents needing to take time off work or out of their business due to their child(ren) having had an accident, rising to 77% to cover sudden illness - new research from MetLife UK highlights how vital it is for working parents to have a financial safety net in place for childcare emergencies.]]></description>
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<title>Natalie Hyett announced as Legal &amp; General Retail's new protection partnerships director </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/natalie-hyett-announced-as-legal-and-general-retails-new-protection-partnerships-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/natalie-hyett-announced-as-legal-and-general-retails-new-protection-partnerships-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Claire Beardmore will be stepping down from the role of partnerships director from the end of February 2025, as she plans her retirement from the industry.]]></description>
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<title>81% of employees would trade monthly treats for health and wellbeing benefits</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/81-of-employees-would-trade-monthly-treats-for-health-and-wellbeing-benefits.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/81-of-employees-would-trade-monthly-treats-for-health-and-wellbeing-benefits.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The majority of UK employees would exchange small monthly treats for access to better health and wellbeing benefits, new research from specialist employee benefits provider, Unum UK, shows.]]></description>
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<title>‘Significant growth opportunity’ exists for mutual life insurance sector</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/significant-growth-opportunity-exists-for-mutual-life-insurance-sector.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/significant-growth-opportunity-exists-for-mutual-life-insurance-sector.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Broadstone has launched a new report highlighting the “significant growth opportunity” for the mutual life insurance sector given their ability to support customers in an uncertain economic backdrop.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva's £3.6bn takeover bid accepted by Direct Line</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/avivas-36bn-takeover-bid-accepted-by-direct-line.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/avivas-36bn-takeover-bid-accepted-by-direct-line.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In a joint statement issued today, Direct Line Group announced it had accepted an improved takeover offer of £3.6 billion from Aviva.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD urges Financial Inclusion Committee to consider the “vital contribution” of protection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-urges-financial-inclusion-committee-to-consider-the-vital-contribution-of-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-urges-financial-inclusion-committee-to-consider-the-vital-contribution-of-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tulip Siddiq, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, hosted the first meeting of the new Financial Inclusion Committee earlier today, focused on tackling financial exclusion.]]></description>
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<title>Stonebridge finds mortgage repayments continue to account for over 40% of homeowner salaries: What does this mean for protection?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/stonebridge-finds-mortgage-repayments-continue-to-account-for-over-40-of-homeowner-salaries-what-does-this-mean-for-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/stonebridge-finds-mortgage-repayments-continue-to-account-for-over-40-of-homeowner-salaries-what-does-this-mean-for-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to Stonebridge’s ‘Mortgage Affordability Index’, mortgage repayments accounted for 40.1% of the average homeowner’s salary in September 2024 – this is the third consecutive month of mortgage repayments exceeding 40%.]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly warns 15% of adults involved in accidents in the last three years now live with long-term disability</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-warns-15-of-adults-involved-in-accidents-in-the-last-three-years-now-live-with-long-term-disability.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-warns-15-of-adults-involved-in-accidents-in-the-last-three-years-now-live-with-long-term-disability.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by National Friendly, as part of its ‘Bruised Britain’ study, 22% of adults in the UK have been involved with at least one accident in the last twelve months – rising to 32% amongst those aged 35 or younger.]]></description>
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<title>Mind the (talent) gap if you want to stay in the market</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mind-the-talent-gap-if-you-want-to-stay-in-the-market.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mind-the-talent-gap-if-you-want-to-stay-in-the-market.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA["When I was 18 years old, I got to work as a business administration apprentice which allowed me to develop my skills in customer service and to a certain extent, sales," recounted Evric Davis, Protection Adviser at London &amp; Country (L&amp;C) Mortgages.]]></description>
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<title>Canada Life appoints new Board Directors during a period of “transformation and modernisation”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/canada-life-appoints-new-board-directors-during-a-period-of-transformation-and-modernisation.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/canada-life-appoints-new-board-directors-during-a-period-of-transformation-and-modernisation.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Canada Life has announced the appointments of Andy Parsons as an independent Non-Executive Director (NED), and Jake Lawrence as NED, effective from 20th November 2024.]]></description>
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<title>Selling protection as a mortgage adviser: “It’s about how we do it”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/selling-protection-as-a-mortgage-adviser-its-about-how-we-do-it.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/selling-protection-as-a-mortgage-adviser-its-about-how-we-do-it.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Andy Walton, Protection Proposition Director at Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB), discusses how advisers can convert mortgage sales into protection conversations without customers feeling like they’re being sold to.]]></description>
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<title>Drewberry Ltd acquired by Brown &amp; Brown</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/drewberry-ltd-acquired-by-brown-and-brown.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/drewberry-ltd-acquired-by-brown-and-brown.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Brown &amp; Brown (Europe) Ltd has announced its acquisition of Drewberry Ltd, making it part of Premier Choice Group’s (PCG) Business Protection &amp; Private Medical Insurance (PMI) services.]]></description>
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<title>Feryal Nadeem: It all goes back to problem solving</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/feryal-nadeem-it-all-goes-back-to-problem-solving.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/feryal-nadeem-it-all-goes-back-to-problem-solving.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Feryal Nadeem, Chief Risk Officer at OneFamily, discusses the importance of female role models to inspire girls and young women in maths &amp; finance-related sectors.]]></description>
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<title>RedArc warns bereavement support that solely offers counselling is falling short</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/redarc-warns-bereavement-support-that-solely-offers-counselling-is-falling-short.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/redarc-warns-bereavement-support-that-solely-offers-counselling-is-falling-short.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest data collected by RedArc, there were 30% more referrals to its services for bereavement support in 2023 compared to the previous twelve months.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK makes strategic appointments to accelerate growth &amp; transformation plans</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-makes-strategic-appointments-to-accelerate-growth-and-transformation-plans.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-makes-strategic-appointments-to-accelerate-growth-and-transformation-plans.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[MetLife UK has promoted Richard Horner to Head of Transformation &amp; Change and Adrian Matthews to UK Deputy General Manager.]]></description>
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<title>Emma Thomson joins Reframe Cancer to help shape its proposition in the protection industry</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/emma-thomson-joins-reframe-cancer-to-help-shape-its-proposition-in-the-protection-industry.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/emma-thomson-joins-reframe-cancer-to-help-shape-its-proposition-in-the-protection-industry.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Reframe Cancer has announced the addition of Emma Thomson as a Consultant, working alongside the team to help shape its proposition in the protection industry.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD: Disability data is likely to underreport the numbers affected</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-disability-data-is-likely-to-underreport-the-numbers-affected.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-disability-data-is-likely-to-underreport-the-numbers-affected.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD), 21% more employers in the last twelve months have reported on the proportion of staff with disabilities – rising from 50% to 71% in 2024.]]></description>
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<title>Phil Nash joins Shepherds Friendly as Chief Sales Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/phil-nash-joins-shepherds-friendly-as-chief-sales-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/phil-nash-joins-shepherds-friendly-as-chief-sales-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Shepherds Friendly has announced the appointment of Phil Nash as Chief Sales Officer, to expand intermediary relationships.]]></description>
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<title>Stephanie Charman succeeds Sinclair as AMI CEO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/stephanie-charman-succeeds-sinclair-as-ami-ceo.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/stephanie-charman-succeeds-sinclair-as-ami-ceo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has announced the appointment of Stephanie Charman as CEO – Robert Sinclair will depart in February 2025. ]]></description>
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<title>Quilter partners with UnderwriteMe to remove complexity of sourcing individual protection products</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/quilter-partners-with-underwriteme-to-remove-complexity-of-sourcing-individual-protection-products.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/quilter-partners-with-underwriteme-to-remove-complexity-of-sourcing-individual-protection-products.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Quilter Financial Planning has announced its latest partnership with UnderwriteMe, providing advisers in the network with access to UnderwriteMe’s Protection Platform.]]></description>
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<title>Standard Life sells employee benefits business for undisclosed sum</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/standard-life-sells-employee-benefits-business-for-undisclosed-sum.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/standard-life-sells-employee-benefits-business-for-undisclosed-sum.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Benefex has acquired Standard Life's employee benefits business, Vebnet, for an undisclosed amount.]]></description>
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<title>Ex-smoker questions added to Iress sourcing platform</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ex-smoker-questions-added-to-iress-sourcing-platform.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ex-smoker-questions-added-to-iress-sourcing-platform.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Iress has added questions for ex-smokers looking to compare Income Protection (IP) policies on its sourcing platform, The Exchange.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva and NatWest announce new five-year protection partnership </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-and-natwest-announce-new-five-year-protection-partnership.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-and-natwest-announce-new-five-year-protection-partnership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Aviva and NatWest Group have agreed a new five-year partnership for the distribution of Aviva protection insurance products through NatWest’s UK retail banking brands.]]></description>
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<title>Beagle Street commits to PDG's Funeral Payment Pledge</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/beagle-street-commits-to-pdg-funeral-payment-pledge.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/beagle-street-commits-to-pdg-funeral-payment-pledge.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Beagle Street has signed the Protection Distributors Group's (PDG) Funeral Payment Pledge.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich UK says it’s 'About Time' for intervention to improve cancer patient outcomes</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-uk-says-its-about-time-for-intervention-to-improve-cancer-patient-outcomes.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-uk-says-its-about-time-for-intervention-to-improve-cancer-patient-outcomes.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Zurich UK, 36% of cancer patients in the UK are currently waiting over two months before starting treatment – the NHS target is no more than 15% of patients should be waiting beyond 62 days.]]></description>
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<title>Outsourcing protection advice: Should you, or shouldn’t you?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/outsourcing-protection-advice-should-you-or-shouldnt-you.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/outsourcing-protection-advice-should-you-or-shouldnt-you.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Paula Steele, Director at John Lamb Hill Oldridge, discusses the essential components of financial security and how delivering these services requires time, expertise, and a level of customer engagement that may stretch the resources of smaller advisory firms.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality finds majority of parents believe they’d get by for a month if unable to work</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vitality-finds-majority-of-parents-believe-theyd-get-by-for-a-month-if-unable-to-work.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vitality-finds-majority-of-parents-believe-theyd-get-by-for-a-month-if-unable-to-work.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Vitality, 77% of parents believe they’d get by for a month if unable to work due to ill-health or injury.]]></description>
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<title>Barnett Waddingham appoints Helena Morrissey as Non-Executive Chair of its Management Board</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/barnett-waddingham-appoints-helena-morrissey-as-non-executive-chair-of-its-management-board.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/barnett-waddingham-appoints-helena-morrissey-as-non-executive-chair-of-its-management-board.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Barnett Waddingham has announced the appointment of Baroness Helena Morrissey as Non-Executive Chair of its Management Board, effective from January 2025. ]]></description>
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<title>Aviva enhances fracture benefit with boosted payments</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-enhances-fracture-benefit-with-boosted-payments.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-enhances-fracture-benefit-with-boosted-payments.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Aviva has today enhanced its fracture cover for new protection policies, in hopes of improving financial support for customers during their recovery.]]></description>
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<title>Simplyhealth adds access to women’s health-focused GPs to existing services</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/simplyhealth-adds-access-to-womens-health-focused-gps-to-existing-services.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/simplyhealth-adds-access-to-womens-health-focused-gps-to-existing-services.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Simplyhealth has announced its decision to offer access to women’s health-focused GPs when booking an appointment via its GP service, provided by HealthHero.]]></description>
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<title>FCA warns life insurers to improve claim payout timeframes</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fca-warns-life-insurers-to-improve-claim-payout-timeframes.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fca-warns-life-insurers-to-improve-claim-payout-timeframes.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found firms take between 53-122 days to process a term insurance claim.]]></description>
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<title>Reassured appoint new Chief Risk &amp; Compliance Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/reassured-appoint-new-chief-risk-and-compliance-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/reassured-appoint-new-chief-risk-and-compliance-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Reassured has announced the appointment of Philip Bryne as Chief Risk &amp; Compliance Officer, responsible for its approach to governance and risk management.]]></description>
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<title>Unum UK launch digital portal for employers to track the “process not the problem” with claims &amp; referrals</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/unum-uk-launch-digital-portal-for-employers-to-track-the-process-not-the-problem-with-claims-and-referrals.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/unum-uk-launch-digital-portal-for-employers-to-track-the-process-not-the-problem-with-claims-and-referrals.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Unum UK has launched its new digital portal for employers, with online claims tracking &amp; rehabilitation referral capabilities following feedback that there’s a demand for digital solutions.]]></description>
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<title>MOORE Health &amp; Protection joins amii as a new corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/moore-health-and-protection-joins-amii-as-a-new-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/moore-health-and-protection-joins-amii-as-a-new-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) announced the addition of MOORE Health &amp; Protection as its latest corporate member.]]></description>
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<title>iPipeline: Advisers should be spending their time advising customers, not chasing applications</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ipipeline-advisers-should-be-spending-their-time-advising-customers-not-chasing-applications.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ipipeline-advisers-should-be-spending-their-time-advising-customers-not-chasing-applications.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest data analysed by iPipeline, 30% of advisers spend up to 2 hours a week on the phone with underwriters.]]></description>
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<title>Sesame Bankhall Group secure senior talent amidst growth plans</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/sesame-bankhall-group-secure-senior-talent-amidst-growth-plans.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/sesame-bankhall-group-secure-senior-talent-amidst-growth-plans.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has announced the appointments of Catherine Darroue as Marketing &amp; Brand Director and Rebecca Luter as HR Director.]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows find 18% of private renters would need to take out a loan if unable to work</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-find-18-of-private-renters-would-need-to-take-out-a-loan-if-unable-to-work.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-find-18-of-private-renters-would-need-to-take-out-a-loan-if-unable-to-work.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Scottish Widows, 32% of private renters would need to rely on financial support from loved ones if they couldn’t work due to ill-health or injury, whilst almost one in five (18%) would need to take out a loan.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD: Don’t let employee benefits gather dust on the shelf</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-dont-let-employee-benefits-gather-dust-on-the-shelf.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-dont-let-employee-benefits-gather-dust-on-the-shelf.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD), 18% of employers expect staff to initiate conversations about employee benefits themselves instead of receiving active encouragement to use the benefits made available to them.]]></description>
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<title>Bojo Media secures partnership with LifeSearch for access to protection advice</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bojo-media-secures-partnership-with-lifesearch-for-access-to-protection-advice.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bojo-media-secures-partnership-with-lifesearch-for-access-to-protection-advice.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Bojo Media has announced its latest strategic partnership, allowing its customers going through the home-buying journey to be referred to LifeSearch for protection advice.]]></description>
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<title>Cirencester Friendly calls for “messaging that resonates with younger people” to help protect more lives against financial instability</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-calls-for-messaging-that-resonates-with-younger-people-to-help-protect-more-lives-against-financial-instability.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-calls-for-messaging-that-resonates-with-younger-people-to-help-protect-more-lives-against-financial-instability.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Cirencester Friendly, more than a quarter of respondents had taken over a month away from the workplace with 12% off for six to twelve months and 25% away for over a year.]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly supports BMI questions on Iress’ quote &amp; apply service</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-supports-bmi-questions-on-iress-quote-and-apply-service.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-supports-bmi-questions-on-iress-quote-and-apply-service.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Iress has announced that National Friendly is the latest provider to support Body Max Index (BMI) questions on its Income Protection (IP) quote &amp; apply service on The Exchange.]]></description>
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<title>Richard Glassborow joins AXA Health as Distribution &amp; Marketing Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/richard-glassborow-joins-axa-health-as-distribution-and-marketing-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/richard-glassborow-joins-axa-health-as-distribution-and-marketing-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[AXA Health has announced the appointment of Richard Glassborow as Distribution &amp; Marketing Director, as of Spring 2025.]]></description>
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<title>International Men’s Day: Is it time for a Men’s Health Strategy?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/international-mens-day-is-it-time-for-a-mens-health-strategy.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/international-mens-day-is-it-time-for-a-mens-health-strategy.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Chris Snookes, Head of Product at Birmingham Hospital Saturday Fund (BHSF), discusses whether it’s time for a Men’s Health Strategy to mark International Men’s Day.]]></description>
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<title>Chris Pond appointed Chair of Fairer Finance’s Consumer Advisory Board</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/chis-pond-appointed-chair-of-fairer-finances-consumer-advisory-board.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/chis-pond-appointed-chair-of-fairer-finances-consumer-advisory-board.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Fairer Finance has announced the appointment of Chris Pond as Chair of its Consumer Advisory Board (CAB).]]></description>
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<title>RSA Insurance launch Climate Professionals PI product</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rsa-insurance-launch-climate-professionals-pi-product.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rsa-insurance-launch-climate-professionals-pi-product.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Earlier today, RSA Insurance launched a Climate Professionals Professional Indemnity (PI) offering, designed specifically for companies &amp; consultants that advise businesses on sustainability, net zero, and climate-related strategies.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva make child-specific upgrades to CI offering after advisers left “gutted” at failure to retain AIG Life’s proposition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-make-child-specific-upgrades-to-ci-offering-after-advisers-left-gutted-at-failure-to-retain-aig-lifes-proposition.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-make-child-specific-upgrades-to-ci-offering-after-advisers-left-gutted-at-failure-to-retain-aig-lifes-proposition.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Aviva has announced upgrades to its Critical Illness (CI) policies to support six types of pregnancy complications and more child-specific illnesses eligible for claim.]]></description>
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<title>Why don’t customers take my protection advice?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/why-dont-customers-take-my-protection-advice.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/why-dont-customers-take-my-protection-advice.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Martin O’Connell, founder of The Protection Revolution, discusses the pitfalls in protection conversations that were revealed in this year’s Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) Protection Viewpoint Report.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich UK support employees with free neurodiversity assessments, autism awareness training &amp; sensory workplace maps</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-uk-support-employees-with-free-neurodiversity-assessments-autism-awareness-training-and-sensory-workplace-maps.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-uk-support-employees-with-free-neurodiversity-assessments-autism-awareness-training-and-sensory-workplace-maps.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Zurich UK, 31% of neurodivergent adults in the UK have had a job application discarded after disclosing their neurodiversity.]]></description>
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<title>AXA UK address gender disparities with Women in Data partnership </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/axa-uk-address-gender-disparities-with-women-in-data-partnership.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/axa-uk-address-gender-disparities-with-women-in-data-partnership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[AXA UK has announced its latest partnership with Women in Data, to empower &amp; support women pursuing a career in data &amp; technology with the insurance industry.]]></description>
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<title>Barnett Waddingham: Employers, do you have an intimate understanding of your workforce?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/barnett-waddingham-employers-do-you-have-an-intimate-understanding-of-your-workforce.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/barnett-waddingham-employers-do-you-have-an-intimate-understanding-of-your-workforce.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Barnett Waddingham, 78% of employers have experienced an increase in absenteeism amongst staff.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Employee Benefits: Benchmarking employee benefits shouldn’t be a quick trawl of search engines</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-employee-benefits-benchmarking-employee-benefits-shouldnt-be-a-quick-trawl-of-search-engines.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-employee-benefits-benchmarking-employee-benefits-shouldnt-be-a-quick-trawl-of-search-engines.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Employee Benefits, 26% of employers still aren’t benchmarking the employee benefits on offer to their workforce against other companies.]]></description>
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<title>Exclusive: Richard Houghton steps down as Openwork CEO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/exclusive-richard-houghton-steps-down-as-openwork-ceo.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/exclusive-richard-houghton-steps-down-as-openwork-ceo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Earlier today, The Openwork Partnership issued network-wide communication confirming Richard Houghton’s departure as CEO.]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch partners with KSI to bolster holistic service with protection expertise</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-partners-with-ksi-to-bolster-holistic-service-with-protection-expertise.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-partners-with-ksi-to-bolster-holistic-service-with-protection-expertise.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, LifeSearch has announced its latest strategic partnership with Knight Square Insurance Brokers Limited (KSI) to provide comprehensive individual protection services for its employees, clients, and associated customers.]]></description>
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<title>Eleos adds HealthHero’s GoGP to protection policies for new customers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/eleos-adds-healthheros-gogp-to-protection-policies-for-new-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/eleos-adds-healthheros-gogp-to-protection-policies-for-new-customers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Eleos has announced the addition of HealthHero’s GoGP to its protection policies, allowing new customers to access remote GP appointments directly from their personalised dashboard.]]></description>
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<title>GAIN welcomes Schroders as corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/gain-welcomes-schroders-as-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/gain-welcomes-schroders-as-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment &amp; Neurodiversity (GAIN) announced the addition of Schroders as its latest corporate member.]]></description>
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<title>Gen Z men turn to digital support for mental health</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/gen-z-men-turn-to-digital-support-for-mental-health.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/gen-z-men-turn-to-digital-support-for-mental-health.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Aviva, 71% of men said that they’d talk to someone if they were struggling with their mental health – rising to 76% amongst those aged 16-27 years old.]]></description>
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<title>Circle Health Group launch business-focused subscription PMI product</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/circle-health-group-launch-business-focused-subscription-pmi-product.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/circle-health-group-launch-business-focused-subscription-pmi-product.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Circle Health Group has today announced the launch of MyWay for Business, an extension of its subscription-based healthcare offering.]]></description>
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<title>Iress adds Scottish Widows’ IP product to its quote &amp; apply platform for intermediaries</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iress-adds-scottish-widows-ip-product-to-its-quote-and-apply-platform-for-intermediaries.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iress-adds-scottish-widows-ip-product-to-its-quote-and-apply-platform-for-intermediaries.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Iress has announced that Scottish Widows’ Income Protection (IP) product has been added to its quote &amp; apply platform for intermediaries. This product now accompanies Scottish Widows’ existing Term, Multi-Benefit, and Mortgage Protection propositions on The Exchange.]]></description>
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<title>Healix extends healthcare claims service to Police Mutual membership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/healix-extends-healthcare-claims-service-to-police-mutual-membership.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/healix-extends-healthcare-claims-service-to-police-mutual-membership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Healix has announced its latest strategic partnership with Police Mutual to offer an extended healthcare claims service and support to its healthcare scheme members &amp; their families.]]></description>
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<title>Paymentshield secure sales leaders to drive GI growth</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/paymentshield-secure-sales-leaders-to-drive-gi-growth.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/paymentshield-secure-sales-leaders-to-drive-gi-growth.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Paymentshield has announced the promotions of Nasar Hussain to Head of National Accounts and Dean Marson to National Account Manager, to boost General Insurance (GI) growth.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD: ESG is going to be increasingly important to employers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-esg-is-going-to-be-increasingly-important-to-employers.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-esg-is-going-to-be-increasingly-important-to-employers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD), 86% of employers have said it’s a ‘priority’ or ‘fairly important’ to work with employee benefit providers that have strong Environmental, Social &amp; Corporate Governance (ESG) policies.]]></description>
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<title>Shame you can’t afford long-term protection, never mind: What about ASU?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/shame-you-cant-afford-long-term-protection-never-mind-what-about-asu.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/shame-you-cant-afford-long-term-protection-never-mind-what-about-asu.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Berkeley Alexander’s SafeGuard Protect offers a choice of three standalone modules: Personal Accident (PA) which pays policyholders a lump sum, mortgage/rent protection which pays a monthly benefit, and Income Protection (IP).]]></description>
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<title>General &amp; Medical Healthcare joins amii as a new corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/general-and-medical-healthcare-joins-amii-as-a-new-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/general-and-medical-healthcare-joins-amii-as-a-new-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) announced the addition of General &amp; Medical Healthcare as its latest corporate member.]]></description>
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<title>Stonebridge appoints first-ever Chief Technology Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/stonebridge-appoints-first-ever-chief-technology-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/stonebridge-appoints-first-ever-chief-technology-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Stonebridge has announced the appointment of Mark Bailey as its first-ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO), overseeing the network’s wholly owned ‘Revolution’ software.]]></description>
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<title>CIExpert asks why advisers are forced to justify selling single plans over joint life to couples</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ciexpert-asks-why-advisers-are-forced-to-justify-selling-single-plans-over-joint-life-to-couples.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ciexpert-asks-why-advisers-are-forced-to-justify-selling-single-plans-over-joint-life-to-couples.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, CIExpert has launched its ‘single is best’ campaign, asking why individual protection plans aren’t preferable for couples, with advisers forced to justify selling single plans over joint life in numerous networks.]]></description>
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<title>Dump all new oil, gas &amp; coal now - or we’ll keep coming back</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/dump-all-new-oil-gas-and-coal-now-or-well-keep-coming-back.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/dump-all-new-oil-gas-and-coal-now-or-well-keep-coming-back.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, Extinction Rebellion occupied AIG’s Manchester-based offices as part of its major national campaign to ‘Insure Our Survival’.]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly renews Munich Re Automation Solutions partnership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-renews-munich-re-automation-solutions-partnership.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-renews-munich-re-automation-solutions-partnership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[National Friendly has renewed its partnership with Munich Re Automation Solutions, which includes a five-year contract extension to use its ALLFINANZ Underwriting Engine for Income Protection (IP) sales.]]></description>
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<title>Critical Illness is far from a ‘one-size-fits-all’ product</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/critical-illness-is-far-from-a-one-size-fits-all-product.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/critical-illness-is-far-from-a-one-size-fits-all-product.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Julie Godley, Director of Intermediary at Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G), discusses the importance of not selling Critical Illness (CI) as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ product and how the industry is driven by medical advances.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva appoints new Head of Strategic Accounts for individual protection business</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-appoints-new-head-of-strategic-accounts-for-individual-protection-business.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-appoints-new-head-of-strategic-accounts-for-individual-protection-business.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Aviva has announced the appointment of Charlotte Nixon as Head of Strategic Accounts for its individual protection business, as of January 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Benenden Health appoint new CEO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/benenden-health-appoint-new-ceo.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/benenden-health-appoint-new-ceo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Benenden Health has announced the appointment of Tom Woolgrove as CEO; he’ll join the Board of Directors and sit on various committees/boards for Group Companies including Benenden Wellbeing Ltd.]]></description>
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<title>Best Insurance launch WhatsApp service for customers to buy insurance without added pressure</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/best-insurance-launch-whatsapp-service-for-customers-to-buy-insurance-without-added-pressure.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/best-insurance-launch-whatsapp-service-for-customers-to-buy-insurance-without-added-pressure.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Best Insurance has launched its new WhatsApp service. This initiative aims to allow users to manage their insurance journey without phone calls or added pressure.]]></description>
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<title>Research finds 89% of insurers plan to invest in GenAI next year – what about the ethics?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/research-finds-89-of-insurers-plan-to-invest-in-genai-next-year-what-about-the-ethics.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/research-finds-89-of-insurers-plan-to-invest-in-genai-next-year-what-about-the-ethics.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research conducted by SAS &amp; Coleman Parks Research Ltd, nine in ten insurers plan to invest in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in 2025, with 92% having a dedicated GenAI budget in the works.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva reports lack of symptom awareness amongst men for prostate &amp; testicular cancer: “It’s concerning”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-reports-lack-of-symptom-awareness-amongst-men-for-prostate-and-testicular-cancer-its-concerning.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-reports-lack-of-symptom-awareness-amongst-men-for-prostate-and-testicular-cancer-its-concerning.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Aviva, 20% of men don’t know any of the symptoms of prostate cancer, with 22% unable to correctly identify any related symptoms when prompted with a list.]]></description>
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<title>OneFamily expands Board with Peter O’Donnell addition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onefamily-expands-board-with-peter-odonnell-addition.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onefamily-expands-board-with-peter-odonnell-addition.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[OneFamily has announced the appointment of Peter O’Donnell as Non-Executive Director (NED) from November 2024 onwards.]]></description>
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<title>Healix appoints new Commercial Director to expand distribution channels</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/healix-appoints-new-commercial-director-to-expand-distribution-channels.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/healix-appoints-new-commercial-director-to-expand-distribution-channels.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Healix has announced the appointment of Luke Harding as Commercial Director to develop broker strategies and expand distribution channels.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK enhances GIP offering with YuLife partnership: “For me, this is the future of employee benefits”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-enhances-gip-offering-with-yulife-partnership-for-me-this-is-the-future-of-employee-benefits.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-enhances-gip-offering-with-yulife-partnership-for-me-this-is-the-future-of-employee-benefits.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, MetLife UK has announced its latest strategic partnership with YuLife to enhance its Group Income Protection (GIP) with the provider’s app to support wellbeing in the workplace.]]></description>
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<title>The Right Mortgage &amp; Protection Network appoint new Regulatory Trainer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-right-mortgage-and-protection-network-appoint-new-regulatory-trainer.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-right-mortgage-and-protection-network-appoint-new-regulatory-trainer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Right Mortgage &amp; Protection Network has announced the appointment of Jane Gough as Regulatory Trainer.]]></description>
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<title>SBG strengthens proposition with extended Acre partnership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/sbg-strengthens-proposition-with-extended-acre-partnership.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/sbg-strengthens-proposition-with-extended-acre-partnership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, PMS Mortgage Club &amp; Bankhall, part of Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has announced its latest partnership with Acre to jointly develop bespoke end-to-end technology solutions for the Directly Authorised (DA) adviser market.]]></description>
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<title>When life gives you lemons, eat some blueberries</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/when-life-gives-you-lemons-eat-some-blueberries.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/when-life-gives-you-lemons-eat-some-blueberries.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Bluezone Insurance’s strategic rebrand revolves around the link between blueberries and improved health concerns such as high blood pressure, blood sugar, and gastrointestinal issues.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich Insurance support Iress’ new ex-smoker questions on its sourcing platform</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-insurance-support-iress-new-ex-smoker-questions-on-its-sourcing-platform.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-insurance-support-iress-new-ex-smoker-questions-on-its-sourcing-platform.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Iress announced Zurich Insurance as the third provider to support its new ex-smoker questions on The Exchange sourcing platform, noting greater delivery of accuracy to brokers and their customers during the quotation process.]]></description>
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<title>GAIN announces AXA XL as latest corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/gain-announces-axa-xl-as-latest-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment &amp; Neurodiversity (GAIN) announced the addition of AXA XL as its latest corporate member.]]></description>
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<title>IPTF announce 2025 strategy following Andrew Wibberley’s departure</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iptf-announce-2025-strategy-following-andrew-wibberleys-departure.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iptf-announce-2025-strategy-following-andrew-wibberleys-departure.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Income Protection Taskforce (IPTF) has announced its 2025 strategy, including organisation restructure following Andrew Wibberley’s departure.]]></description>
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<title>It's time to talk about the 'male menopause' and gender-specific added-value support</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/its-time-to-talk-about-the-male-menopause-and-gender-specific-added-value-support.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/its-time-to-talk-about-the-male-menopause-and-gender-specific-added-value-support.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Phil Jeynes, Director of Corporate Strategy at Reassured, discusses the ‘male menopause’ and the unpleasant tip of the men’s mental health iceberg ahead of International Men’s Day.]]></description>
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<title>61% of 18-24-year-olds plan to reduce or completely stop drinking alcohol over the next twelve months</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/61-of-18-24-year-olds-plan-to-reduce-or-completely-stop-drinking-alcohol-over-the-next-twelve-months.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/61-of-18-24-year-olds-plan-to-reduce-or-completely-stop-drinking-alcohol-over-the-next-twelve-months.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Aviva, nearly half (48%) of adults in the UK plan to stop drinking or reduce alcohol consumption over the next twelve months.]]></description>
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<title>Industry research warns employers that getting productivity loss to zero will likely lead to work-related burnout</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/industry-research-warns-employers-that-getting-productivity-loss-to-zero-will-likely-lead-to-work-related-burnout.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/industry-research-warns-employers-that-getting-productivity-loss-to-zero-will-likely-lead-to-work-related-burnout.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research from Fruitful Insights, in partnership with Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) Group Protection, productivity losses are 2.5 times more likely amongst individual’s wellbeing &amp; commitment.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD: Does hybrid working mask sickness absence?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-does-hybrid-working-mask-sickness-absence.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-does-hybrid-working-mask-sickness-absence.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD), 82% of employers say they currently record sickness absence but only 69% record the impact of absence.]]></description>
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<title>AMI reveals 6% decline in customers recalling protection conversations with their broker since 2023</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ami-reveals-6-decline-in-customers-recalling-protection-conversations-with-their-broker-since-2023.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ami-reveals-6-decline-in-customers-recalling-protection-conversations-with-their-broker-since-2023.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries’ (AMI) fifth ‘Protection Viewpoint’ Report, developed in partnership with Royal London and Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G), has revealed that 41% of advisers believe the Consumer Duty has improved the quality of consumer outcomes.]]></description>
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<title>MoneySuperMarket partners with LifeSearch</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/moneysupermarket-partners-with-lifesearch.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/moneysupermarket-partners-with-lifesearch.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, LifeSearch has announced its latest strategic partnership with MoneySuperMarket, to make buying Life Insurance quicker and easier for customers.]]></description>
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<title>Guardian announces changed mindset from “rapid growth, to one of consolidation”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/guardian-announces-changed-mindset-from-rapid-growth-to-one-of-consolidation.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/guardian-announces-changed-mindset-from-rapid-growth-to-one-of-consolidation.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Peter Mann, Interim CEO of Guardian Financial Services (Guardian), believes the provider has established its credentials within the market: “Now our business is maturing, and mindful of the current macroeconomic headwinds, it’s the right time to move away from a focus on rapid growth, to one of consolidation.”]]></description>
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<title>Towergate appoint Mark Pugh as Head of Consulting Services</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-appoint-mark-pugh-as-head-of-consulting-services.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-appoint-mark-pugh-as-head-of-consulting-services.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Towergate Employee Benefits has today announced the appointment of Mark Pugh as Head of Consulting Services, following its recent acquisition of Benefiz.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich Insurance completes full suite of group products with necessity not ‘nice to have’ Critical Illness offering</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-insurance-completes-full-suite-of-group-products-with-necessity-not-nice-to-have-critical-illness-offering.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-insurance-completes-full-suite-of-group-products-with-necessity-not-nice-to-have-critical-illness-offering.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Zurich Insurance has completed its full suite of group products with the launch of Group Critical Illness (GCI), designed to meet customers’ changing health needs.]]></description>
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<title>Legal &amp; General announce senior management hires</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/legal-and-general-announce-senior-management-hires.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/legal-and-general-announce-senior-management-hires.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) has announced the appointment of Laura Mason as CEO of its retail division (effective from December 2024), and Katie Worgan as Group Chief Operating Officer – this is a newly created role.]]></description>
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<title>Beagle Street finds 25% of non-salaried employees can’t afford Life Insurance</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/beagle-street-finds-25-of-non-salaried-employees-cant-afford-life-insurance.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/beagle-street-finds-25-of-non-salaried-employees-cant-afford-life-insurance.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Beagle Street (part of OneFamily), nearly two-thirds (64%) of non-salaried employees without Life Insurance revealed they’re concerned about not having cover – 25% said it’s beyond their financial means.]]></description>
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<title>Bupa becomes first major private healthcare provider to pilot whole genome sequencing in the UK</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bupa-becomes-first-major-private-healthcare-provider-to-pilot-whole-genome-sequencing-in-the-uk.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bupa-becomes-first-major-private-healthcare-provider-to-pilot-whole-genome-sequencing-in-the-uk.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Bupa has become the first major private healthcare provider to pilot whole genome sequencing to selected customers in the UK.]]></description>
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<title>Protection Reporter warns industry to prepare for Inside Track 2025</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/protection-reporter-warns-industry-to-prepare-for-inside-track-2025.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/protection-reporter-warns-industry-to-prepare-for-inside-track-2025.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Protection Reporter has today announced the launch of its new in-person gameshow event, designed to quiz participants on the past, present &amp; future of the protection industry – fundraising £10,000 to build on the work of the charity-led campaign 7Families whilst they learn.]]></description>
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<title>Adam Higgs joins St James’s Place following Protection Guru exit</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/adam-higgs-joins-st-james-place-following-protection-guru-exit.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/adam-higgs-joins-st-james-place-following-protection-guru-exit.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, St James’s Place (SJP) has announced the appointment of Adam Higgs in the newly created role of Head of Protection (Proposition Delivery).]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly joins the Right DA Club insurance panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-joins-the-right-da-club-insurance-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-joins-the-right-da-club-insurance-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Right DA Club has announced the addition of National Friendly to its insurance panel, offering members access to its range of products including Income Protection (IP), Accident-only Income Protection (AOIP), Private Medical Insurance (PMI), and over-50s life cover.]]></description>
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<title>Mark Till replaces Nuffield Health CEO on ABI Board</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mark-till-replaces-nuffield-health-ceo-on-abi-board.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mark-till-replaces-nuffield-health-ceo-on-abi-board.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has announced the appointment of Mark Till, CEO of Unum UK, to its Board – replacing Alex Perry, CEO of Nuffield Health, with immediate effect.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Health &amp; Protection rebrands after Benefiz acquisition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-rebrands-after-benefiz-acquisition.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-rebrands-after-benefiz-acquisition.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Towergate Health &amp; Protection has announced its rebrand to Towergate Employee Benefits following its recent acquisition of Benefiz Ltd which was established to help smaller businesses offer employee benefits.]]></description>
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<title>World “Mental health and all that sh*t” Day</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mental-health-and-all-that-sht-someone-didnt-understand-the-assignment.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mental-health-and-all-that-sht-someone-didnt-understand-the-assignment.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, I was on the train to work sat behind two gentlemen discussing a mental health awareness session they’d be attending later that day. Fantastic, it’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace...“I’m just about done with mental health and all that sh*t" was the unfortunate resolve.]]></description>
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<title>Simplyhealth partners with Spectrum.Life for Health Plan upgrade</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/simplyhealth-partners-with-spectrumlife-for-health-plan-upgrade.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/simplyhealth-partners-with-spectrumlife-for-health-plan-upgrade.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Simplyhealth has announced its latest partnership with Spectrum.Life to offer customers its new digital mental health service as part of its Health Plan.]]></description>
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<title>Broadstone appoint new Director of Regulatory Analytics in its Insurance, Regulatory &amp; Risk division</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-appoint-new-director-of-regulatory-analytics-in-its-insurance-regulatory-and-risk-division.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-appoint-new-director-of-regulatory-analytics-in-its-insurance-regulatory-and-risk-division.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Broadstone has announced the appointment of Rahul Choudhary as Director of Regulatory Analytics in its Insurance, Regulatory &amp; Risk division.]]></description>
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<title>Berkeley Alexander announce additions to household panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/berkeley-alexander-announce-additions-to-household-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/berkeley-alexander-announce-additions-to-household-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Berkeley Alexander has announced two additions to its household panel, adding four new products to its portfolio.]]></description>
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<title>Gen Z &amp; workplace anxiety: How can we support the next wave of advisers in high stress environments?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/gen-z-and-workplace-anxiety-how-can-we-support-the-next-wave-of-advisers-in-high-stress-environments.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/gen-z-and-workplace-anxiety-how-can-we-support-the-next-wave-of-advisers-in-high-stress-environments.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Zoe Odusina, Chief People Officer at Reassured, discusses how firms can support the mental wellbeing of new talent in the Life Insurance industry, in support of World Mental Health Day.]]></description>
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<title>Protection Guru confirms Higgs, Legg &amp; Davey departures</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/protection-guru-confirms-higgs-legg-and-davey-departures.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/protection-guru-confirms-higgs-legg-and-davey-departures.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[“We have taken the Protection Guru brand from a complete start-up and helped facilitate many engaging discussions between advisers and insurers,” reminisced Adam Higgs, outgoing Head of Product at Protection Guru.]]></description>
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<title>FCA outlines expectations for advisers &amp; intermediaries</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fca-outlines-expectations-for-advisers-and-intermediaries.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fca-outlines-expectations-for-advisers-and-intermediaries.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In a letter addressed to financial advice or investment intermediaries, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined its priorities, expectations, and intended work for the future.]]></description>
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<title>Canada Life enhance parental and family-friendly policies for UK &amp; Isle of Man employees</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/canada-life-enhance-parental-and-family-friendly-policies-for-uk-and-isle-of-man-employees.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/canada-life-enhance-parental-and-family-friendly-policies-for-uk-and-isle-of-man-employees.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Canada Life has announced enhancements to its parental and family-friendly policies for colleagues in the UK &amp; Isle of Man – reinforcing its commitment to supporting its workforce. ]]></description>
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<title>Premium Credit reveals 34% of Life Insurance customers pay for cover with credit</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/premium-credit-reveals-34-of-life-insurance-customers-pay-for-cover-with-credit.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/premium-credit-reveals-34-of-life-insurance-customers-pay-for-cover-with-credit.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Premium Credit, 71% of insurance customers use some form of credit to fund cover – this is virtually the same percentage (72%) of customers relying on credit in 2023.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK report 45% of working parents have or would make up excuses for unplanned absence to care for their poorly child</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-report-45-of-working-parents-have-or-would-make-up-excuses-for-unplanned-absence-to-care-for-their-poorly-child.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-report-45-of-working-parents-have-or-would-make-up-excuses-for-unplanned-absence-to-care-for-their-poorly-child.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, 79% of parents have or would be impacted financially should they have to take unpaid leave to care for their poorly child(ren).]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows announced as latest provider to join CIExpert’s IP Insight Zone</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-announced-as-latest-provider-to-join-ciexperts-ip-insight-zone.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-announced-as-latest-provider-to-join-ciexperts-ip-insight-zone.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, CIExpert has announced Scottish Widows as the fifth provider to join its Income Protection (IP) Insight Zone following the launch of its new IP offering.]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows launch new IP offering &amp; enter long-term commitment with IPTF</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-launch-new-ip-offering-and-enter-long-term-commitment-with-iptf.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-launch-new-ip-offering-and-enter-long-term-commitment-with-iptf.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Scottish Widows, less than one in ten (8%) adults in the UK have protection in place yet 42% worry that their household wouldn't cope if they were unable to work due to ill-health or injury. ]]></description>
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<title>Vitality announces further enhancements to IP offering</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vitality-announces-further-enhancements-to-ip-offering.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vitality-announces-further-enhancements-to-ip-offering.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Vitality has announced various enhancements to its Income Protection (IP) offering, to ensure its proposition can protect more people and continues to align with modern working trends.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Health &amp; Protection acquires Benefiz</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-acquires-benefiz.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-acquires-benefiz.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Towergate Health &amp; Protection (part of the Ardonagh Group) has announced the strategic acquisition of Benefiz Ltd.]]></description>
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<title>Eleos reports 52% of IP policies bought in the last two years were for those aged 25-34</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/eleos-reports-52-of-ip-policies-bought-in-the-last-two-years-were-for-those-aged-25-34.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/eleos-reports-52-of-ip-policies-bought-in-the-last-two-years-were-for-those-aged-25-34.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to recent research conducted by Eleos, 52% of Income Protection (IP) policyholders are aged between 25-34 years old, indicating that younger adults are outpacing older demographics in purchasing these policies.]]></description>
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<title>OneFamily appoints new Head of Data Strategy</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onefamily-appoints-new-head-of-data-strategy.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onefamily-appoints-new-head-of-data-strategy.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, OneFamily has announced the appointment of Jose Cruz da Angela as Head of Data Strategy.]]></description>
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<title>Bupa expand health &amp; wellbeing subscription service</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bupa-expand-health-and-wellbeing-subscription-service.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bupa-expand-health-and-wellbeing-subscription-service.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Expanding Bupa Well+ (which is now available for self-paying customers to sign up directly for a 12-month subscription), the private healthcare provider has introduced Bupa Well+ Silver.]]></description>
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<title>Kevin Parry set to resign as Chair for Royal London</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/kevin-parry-set-to-resign-as-chair-for-royal-london.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/kevin-parry-set-to-resign-as-chair-for-royal-london.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Royal London has announced that Kevin Parry will step down as Chair at the end of 2024, citing a medium-term tenure of five or so years as essential but “not available to me” to allow the Group to continue its growth strategy.]]></description>
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<title>The importance of curiosity, sound judgement, and emotional intelligence in the world of underwriting</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/the-importance-of-curiosity-sound-judgement-and-emotional-intelligence-in-the-world-of-underwriting.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/the-importance-of-curiosity-sound-judgement-and-emotional-intelligence-in-the-world-of-underwriting.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Gianfranco Lot, Chief Underwriting Officer P&amp;C Reinsurance at Swiss Re, discusses why the future of underwriting shouldn’t be driven by technology alone.]]></description>
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<title>ABI reports 4% increase in fraudulent claims since 2022</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/abi-reports-4-increase-in-fraudulent-claims-since-2022.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/abi-reports-4-increase-in-fraudulent-claims-since-2022.html</guid>
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<title>RVU’s comparison site brands gain access to Reassured’s digital and offline expertise</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rvus-comparison-site-brands-gain-access-to-reassureds-digital-and-offline-expertise.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rvus-comparison-site-brands-gain-access-to-reassureds-digital-and-offline-expertise.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Reassured has announced its latest strategic partnership with RVU, supporting customers with comparing Life Insurance products from a wide range of leading providers.]]></description>
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<title>Cirencester Friendly partners with local agency to launch apprenticeship scheme</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-partners-with-local-agency-to-launch-apprenticeship-scheme.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-partners-with-local-agency-to-launch-apprenticeship-scheme.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cirencester Friendly has launched an apprenticeship programme with local agency, The Apprenticeship Partner (TAP), offering eight participants regular assessments as they work towards their nationally recognised qualification.]]></description>
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<title>MorganAsh announces latest hire</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/morganash-announces-latest-hire.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/morganash-announces-latest-hire.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[MorganAsh has announced the appointment of James Edmonds as a Consumer Duty Consultant, working closely with the senior team.]]></description>
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<title>RSA Insurance expands Professional &amp; Financial Risks offering</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rsa-insurance-expands-professional-and-financial-risks-offering.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rsa-insurance-expands-professional-and-financial-risks-offering.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, RSA Insurance has added Directors’ &amp; Officers’ (D&amp;O) Protection to its Professional &amp; Financial Risks (Profin) offering.]]></description>
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<title>Broadstone continues to invest in employee benefits consultancy with two new hires</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-continues-to-invest-in-employee-benefits-consultancy-with-two-new-hires.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-continues-to-invest-in-employee-benefits-consultancy-with-two-new-hires.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Broadstone has announced the appointment of James Sayer as Senior Risk &amp; Healthcare Consultant and James Lang as Risk &amp; Healthcare Principal.]]></description>
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<title>SCOR launches Life &amp; Health digital solutions platform</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scor-launches-life-and-health-digital-solutions-platform.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scor-launches-life-and-health-digital-solutions-platform.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[SCOR has launched Digital Solutions, its new Life &amp; Health digital solutions platform, to provide clients with seamless access to underwriting and claims services.]]></description>
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<title>Unum UK reports rapid rise in remote physiotherapy appointments</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/unum-uk-reports-rapid-rise-in-remote-physiotherapy-appointments.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/unum-uk-reports-rapid-rise-in-remote-physiotherapy-appointments.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Unum UK has reported a major rise in demand for remote physiotherapy appointments via Help@hand, rising from 4,071 to 8,000 in the last twelve months.]]></description>
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<title>82% vs 57%: Aviva reveals more women know what to look for when checking their breasts compared to men with their testicles</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/82-vs-57-aviva-reveals-more-women-know-what-to-look-for-when-checking-their-breasts-compared-to-men-with-their-testicles.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/82-vs-57-aviva-reveals-more-women-know-what-to-look-for-when-checking-their-breasts-compared-to-men-with-their-testicles.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Aviva, just under one in five (18%) women said they don’t know what to look for when checking their breasts.]]></description>
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<title>Virgin Money re-enters Home Insurance market with latest partnership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/virgin-money-re-enters-home-insurance-market-with-latest-partnership.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/virgin-money-re-enters-home-insurance-market-with-latest-partnership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Virgin Money has announced plans to re-enter the Home Insurance market, with the launch of new Home &amp; Landlord Insurance in partnership with Uinsure.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva finds 71% of adults in the UK have never investigated IP despite improved sale figures</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-finds-71-of-adults-in-the-uk-have-never-investigated-ip-despite-improved-sale-figures.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-finds-71-of-adults-in-the-uk-have-never-investigated-ip-despite-improved-sale-figures.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Aviva, 71% of adults in the UK have never investigated getting an Income Protection (IP) product.]]></description>
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<title>FCA moves to “less prescriptive and more outcomes-focused approach”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fca-moves-to-less-prescriptive-and-more-outcomes-focused-approach.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fca-moves-to-less-prescriptive-and-more-outcomes-focused-approach.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to Sarah Pritchard, Executive Director of Markets &amp; International at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), “We have a unique opportunity to do things differently and re-draw our regulations for the better of consumers and firms.”]]></description>
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<title>Broadstone appoints new Actuarial Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-appoints-new-actuarial-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-appoints-new-actuarial-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Broadstone has announced the appointment of Ewen Tweedie as Actuarial Director, based at its newly opened central Birmingham office.]]></description>
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<title>Berkeley Alexander set to disrupt the market with new PA &amp; ASU offering</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/berkeley-alexander-set-to-disrupt-the-market-with-new-pa-and-asu-offering.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/berkeley-alexander-set-to-disrupt-the-market-with-new-pa-and-asu-offering.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In partnership with Canopius, Berkeley Alexander has today announced the launch of SafeGuard Protect, a new modular policy that provides personal accident, Income Protection (IP) or mortgage/rent protection in the case of ill-health, injury or job loss.]]></description>
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<title>CII claims firms would benefit from assistance to identify vulnerable customers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cii-claims-firms-would-benefit-from-assistance-to-identify-vulnerable-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cii-claims-firms-would-benefit-from-assistance-to-identify-vulnerable-customers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), many firms would benefit from assistance to better understand the characteristics of vulnerability and identify vulnerable customers.]]></description>
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<title>72% of businesses in the UK believe DEI has become more important to the workforce</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/72-of-businesses-in-the-uk-believe-dei-has-become-more-important-to-the-workforce.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/72-of-businesses-in-the-uk-believe-dei-has-become-more-important-to-the-workforce.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Teamspirit, 72% of businesses in the UK believe their approach to diversity, equity &amp; inclusion (DEI) has become more important to current employees.]]></description>
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<title>Bluezone rebrands to Blueberry Life with expanded Life Insurance offering</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bluezone-rebrands-to-blueberry-life-with-expanded-life-insurance-offering.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bluezone-rebrands-to-blueberry-life-with-expanded-life-insurance-offering.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Bluezone Insurance has announced its official rebrand to Blueberry Life, accompanied by the launch of its expanded Life Insurance offering to support more chronic health conditions such as Type 1 Diabetes, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), and cholesterol.]]></description>
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<title>[Updated] Beagle Street to enter the intermediary space in 2025</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/beagle-street-to-enter-the-intermediary-space-in-2025.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/beagle-street-to-enter-the-intermediary-space-in-2025.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Beagle Street has confirmed that it’s working on a unique proposition that will see it enter the intermediary space in 2025.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Health &amp; Protection: Knowing how and where to direct benefits spend is complex</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-knowing-how-and-where-to-direct-benefits-spend-is-complex.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-knowing-how-and-where-to-direct-benefits-spend-is-complex.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Health &amp; Protection, 44% of employers continually fail to target employee benefits by demographic despite receiving specific requests to do so.]]></description>
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<title>Barnett Waddingham: Employers are a critical part of the ecosystem</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/barnett-waddingham-employers-are-a-critical-part-of-the-ecosystem.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/barnett-waddingham-employers-are-a-critical-part-of-the-ecosystem.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Barnett Waddingham, 64% of businesses have seen a rise in absenteeism due to mental health-related issues, affecting employees across all age demographics.]]></description>
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<title>BIBA calls for larger SMES to be removed from Consumer Duty scope</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/regulation/biba-calls-for-larger-smes-to-be-removed-from-consumer-duty-scope.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/regulation/biba-calls-for-larger-smes-to-be-removed-from-consumer-duty-scope.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has called for larger commercial customers to be removed from the scope of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Consumer Duty.]]></description>
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<title>Lloyd's of London appoints Sir Charles Roxburgh as new Chair</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lloyds-of-london-appoints-roxburgh-as-new-chair.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/lloyds-of-london-appoints-roxburgh-as-new-chair.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Lloyd’s of London has announced the appointment of Sir Charles Roxburgh KCB as its new Chair, subject to regulatory approval.]]></description>
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<title>Paymentshield launches new Refer &amp; Protect proposition with automated quotes</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/paymentshield-launches-new-refer-and-protect-proposition-with-automated-quotes.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/paymentshield-launches-new-refer-and-protect-proposition-with-automated-quotes.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Paymentshield has announced the launch of its Refer &amp; Protect proposition, allowing advisers to receive immediate automated quotes which can be sent digitally to customers for them to purchase insurance in their own time.]]></description>
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<title>TMA Club partners with Your Protection People</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/tma-club-partners-with-your-protection-people.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/tma-club-partners-with-your-protection-people.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[TMA Club has announced its latest partnership with Your Protection People, offering advisers access to its Life Insurance, Critical Illness (CI), Income Protection (IP), and over 50s products.]]></description>
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<title>Bupa reveals 37% of employees need to take time off work due to oral pain</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bupa-reveals-37-of-employees-need-to-take-time-off-work-due-to-oral-pain.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bupa-reveals-37-of-employees-need-to-take-time-off-work-due-to-oral-pain.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Bupa, 65% of 18-34-year-olds know more about their mental than dental health with almost one in five admitting they didn’t know there was any connection between oral and mental health.]]></description>
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<title>Sesame Bankhall Group appoints Distribution Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/sesame-bankhall-group-appoints-distribution-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/sesame-bankhall-group-appoints-distribution-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has announced the appointment of Toni Smith as Distribution Director, subject to regulatory approval.]]></description>
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<title>Legal &amp; General boosts in-house vocational clinical team with Ergocom partnership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/landg-group-protection-partners-with-ergocom-to-offer-career-assessment-and-coaching.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/landg-group-protection-partners-with-ergocom-to-offer-career-assessment-and-coaching.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) Group Protection has partnered with Ergocom, a vocational rehabilitation specialist, to support employees unable to continue in their current role after experiencing ill-health or injury.]]></description>
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<title>Which? urges FCA to take urgent action against insurers charging monthly payment customers excessively high amounts of interest</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/which-urges-fca-to-take-urgent-action-against-insurers-charging-monthly-payment-customers-excessively-high-amounts-of-interest.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/which-urges-fca-to-take-urgent-action-against-insurers-charging-monthly-payment-customers-excessively-high-amounts-of-interest.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research conducted by Which?, the average annual percentage rate (APR) across car insurers is 22.3 per cent and 20.23 per cent across home insurers.]]></description>
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<title>PDG launch IP guide after speaking with advisers handling rejected stress-related claims</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pdg-launch-ip-guide-after-speaking-with-advisers-handling-rejected-stress-related-claims.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pdg-launch-ip-guide-after-speaking-with-advisers-handling-rejected-stress-related-claims.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Protection Distributors Group (PDG) has released its guide to Income Protection (IP) claims for stress. This resource has been designed to help financial advisers understand some potential issues surrounding IP claims relating to stress &amp; mental health.]]></description>
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<title>Openwork Partnership appoints new Marketing &amp; Communications Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/openwork-partnership-appoints-new-marketing-and-communications-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/openwork-partnership-appoints-new-marketing-and-communications-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Openwork Partnership has announced the appointment of Sasha Dabliz as Marketing &amp; Communications Director.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter record 97% year-on-year increase in HealthWise membership registrations</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-record-97-year-on-year-increase-in-healthwise-membership-registrations.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-record-97-year-on-year-increase-in-healthwise-membership-registrations.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest data from The Exeter, remote GP appointments have been the most popular service on its HealthWise member benefits app - rising from 2,844 in H1 2023 to 5,620 in H1 2024.]]></description>
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<title>New Leaf Health joins amii as a corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/the-association-of-medical-insurers-welcomes-new-leaf-health-as-its-latest-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/the-association-of-medical-insurers-welcomes-new-leaf-health-as-its-latest-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[New Leaf Health has been providing workplace wellbeing services since 1996]]></description>
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<title>Starpeak and Peach Pi to co-create specialist micro/SME insurance products</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/starpeak-and-peach-pi-to-co-create-specialist-microsme-insurance-products.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/starpeak-and-peach-pi-to-co-create-specialist-microsme-insurance-products.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The new partnership between Peach Pi and Starpeak will play a key role in the growth plans for both businesses, with further products currently under development.]]></description>
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<title>Arc Legal and HB Underwriting to address Employer’s Liability gap under new partnership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/arc-legal-and-hb-underwriting-to-address-employers-liability-gap-under-new-partnership.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/arc-legal-and-hb-underwriting-to-address-employers-liability-gap-under-new-partnership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The new partnership will aim to support HB Underwriting’s policyholders who find themselves as employers because of their care needs.]]></description>
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<title>BIBA &amp; MGAA become affiliates in the name of allyship</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/biba-and-mgaa-become-affiliates-in-the-name-of-allyship.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/biba-and-mgaa-become-affiliates-in-the-name-of-allyship.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) and the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) have become affiliates, creating even closer working ties in recognition of shared market challenges.]]></description>
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<title>CIExpert launch Critical Thinking Ambassadors Programme</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ciexpert-launch-critical-thinking-ambassadors-programme.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ciexpert-launch-critical-thinking-ambassadors-programme.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, CIExpert has launched its Critical Thinking Ambassadors Programme with the strapline, 'Driving innovation through awareness and education in protection.']]></description>
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<title>It’s okay to use the word ‘suicide’</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/its-okay-to-use-the-word-suicide.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/its-okay-to-use-the-word-suicide.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This year, the theme for World Suicide Prevention Day is changing the narrative on suicide, shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich Insurance adopts Buckland Review as part of recruitment policy</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-insurance-adopts-buckland-review-as-part-of-recruitment-policy.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-insurance-adopts-buckland-review-as-part-of-recruitment-policy.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Zurich Insurance has formally adopted the Buckland Review on Autism Employment as part of its recruitment policy.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva report 53% of employers want to support neurodivergent staff but worry about saying the ‘wrong thing’</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-report-53-of-employers-want-to-support-neurodivergent-staff-but-worry-about-saying-the-wrong-thing.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-report-53-of-employers-want-to-support-neurodivergent-staff-but-worry-about-saying-the-wrong-thing.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[New research taken from Aviva’s ‘Working Lives’ campaign explores the steps employers have taken to help neurodivergent employees thrive in the workplace.]]></description>
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<title>MorganAsh launch ‘It’s Who I Am’ portal to support customers disclosing vulnerabilities</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/morganash-launch-its-who-i-am-portal-to-support-customers-disclosing-vulnerabilities.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/morganash-launch-its-who-i-am-portal-to-support-customers-disclosing-vulnerabilities.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, MorganAsh has launched a new customer portal branded ‘It’s Who I Am’ designed to give customers confidence when disclosing potential vulnerabilities to firms.]]></description>
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<title>Philippa Herz: We want them to think, ‘You’re a bit like me’</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/philippa-herz-we-want-them-to-think-youre-a-bit-like-me.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/philippa-herz-we-want-them-to-think-youre-a-bit-like-me.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Philippa Herz, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at OneFamily, discusses equity, diversity &amp; inclusion (EDI) in the workplace and why diversity supports innovation in product development.]]></description>
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<title>Exclusive: ‘NHS Health Check’ Google search figures contradict disappointing uptake</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/exclusive-nhs-health-check-google-search-figures-contradict-disappointing-uptake.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/exclusive-nhs-health-check-google-search-figures-contradict-disappointing-uptake.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Exclusive data from Clarity Health Insurance reveals 125% increase in the number of adults searching for ‘NHS Health Check’ every month (as of July 2024) despite low uptake of Health MOTs between April-June 2024.]]></description>
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<title>HSBC Life UK expands Added-Value Benefits to include policyholders’ partners</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/hsbc-life-uk-expands-added-value-benefits-to-include-policyholders-partners.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/hsbc-life-uk-expands-added-value-benefits-to-include-policyholders-partners.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, HSBC Life UK has announced it’s expanding its Value-Added Benefits (VABs) to include policyholders’ partners – including spouses, civil partners &amp; co-habiting partners.]]></description>
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<title>OMS appoints Head of Marketing &amp; Partnerships</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/oms-appoints-head-of-marketing-and-partnerships.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/oms-appoints-head-of-marketing-and-partnerships.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, One Mortgage System (OMS) has announced the promotion of Jodie Andrews as Head of Marketing &amp; Partnerships.]]></description>
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<title>FCA set to purge ‘bare minimum’ approach with good practice for principal firms</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fca-set-to-purge-bare-minimum-approach-with-good-practice-for-principal-firms.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fca-set-to-purge-bare-minimum-approach-with-good-practice-for-principal-firms.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last week, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) set out good practice &amp; areas for improvement to help principals effectively monitor their Appointed Representative (AR) firms.]]></description>
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<title>Fairer Finance says consumers “shouldn’t need a legal degree” to understand financial documents</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fairer-finance-says-consumers-shouldnt-need-a-legal-degree-to-understand-financial-documents.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fairer-finance-says-consumers-shouldnt-need-a-legal-degree-to-understand-financial-documents.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The complexity of financial documents has barely improved since the introduction of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Consumer Duty, reports Fairer Finance.]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly confirm 70% of AOIP policies sold in the first half of 2024 were to men</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-confirm-70-of-aoip-policies-sold-in-the-first-half-of-2024-were-to-men.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-confirm-70-of-aoip-policies-sold-in-the-first-half-of-2024-were-to-men.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest data released by National Friendly, 70% of its Accident Only Income Protection (AOIP) policies sold between January-June 2024 were to men.]]></description>
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<title>AXA UK &amp; Ireland hires new Chief Risk Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/axa-uk-and-ireland-hires-new-chief-risk-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/axa-uk-and-ireland-hires-new-chief-risk-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, AXA UK &amp; Ireland has announced the appointment of Rahul Gumber as Chief Risk Officer, subject to regulatory approval.]]></description>
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<title>EBCam joins amii as a new intermediary member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ebcam-joins-amii-as-a-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ebcam-joins-amii-as-a-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) announced the addition of EBCam as its latest intermediary member.]]></description>
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<title>How can strategic partnerships kickstart protection conversations amongst younger consumers?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/how-can-strategic-partnerships-kickstart-protection-conversations-amongst-younger-consumers.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/how-can-strategic-partnerships-kickstart-protection-conversations-amongst-younger-consumers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Protection Reporter spoke to Edward Axon, Chief Growth Officer at LifeSearch, about whether strategic partnerships could kick start more protection conversations amongst younger consumers.]]></description>
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<title>Bupa makes internal CEO appointment following Perry’s departure</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bupa-makes-internal-ceo-appointment-following-perrys-departure.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bupa-makes-internal-ceo-appointment-following-perrys-departure.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Bupa Insurance announced the appointment of Chris Carroll as CEO, subject to regulatory approval.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva report almost matching figures for men who deem their physical health as poor or very poor amongst Gen Z &amp; Baby Boomers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-report-almost-matching-figures-for-men-who-deem-their-physical-health-as-poor-or-very-poor-amongst-gen-z-and-baby-boomers.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-report-almost-matching-figures-for-men-who-deem-their-physical-health-as-poor-or-very-poor-amongst-gen-z-and-baby-boomers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Aviva, despite 74% of men saying they’re actively leading a healthy lifestyle, health anxiety is still high with three fifths worrying about their physical health at least once a month.]]></description>
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<title>Katya MacLean to step down as Guardian CEO at the end of September</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/katya-maclean-to-step-down-as-guardian-ceo-at-the-end-of-september.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/katya-maclean-to-step-down-as-guardian-ceo-at-the-end-of-september.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The protection challenger’s Chairman, Peter Mann, will lead the executive team on an interim basis while the recruitment process to find a permanent CEO takes place.]]></description>
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<title>Onebright appoints Marcantonio Spada as Chief Clinical Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onebright-appoints-marcantonio-spada-as-chief-clinical-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onebright-appoints-marcantonio-spada-as-chief-clinical-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Onebright has announced the appointment of Prof. Marcantonio Spada as Chief Clinical Officer, leading the delivery and governance of the company’s clinical services.]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch concerned that 86% of renters in the UK don’t think they could pay rent for more than three months if unable to work</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-concerned-that-86-of-renters-in-the-uk-dont-think-they-could-pay-rent-for-more-than-three-months-if-unable-to-work.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-concerned-that-86-of-renters-in-the-uk-dont-think-they-could-pay-rent-for-more-than-three-months-if-unable-to-work.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to new findings released by LifeSearch, 29% of renters have admitted they’d struggle to pay next month’s rent if they were unable to work due to ill-health or injury.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD reveals only 9% of employers prioritise preventative support for staff</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-reveals-only-9-of-employers-prioritise-preventative-support-for-staff.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-reveals-only-9-of-employers-prioritise-preventative-support-for-staff.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD), only 9% of employers prioritise prevention when offering employee benefits.]]></description>
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<title>British Friendly appoints new Head of Marketing</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/british-friendly-appoints-new-head-of-marketing.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/british-friendly-appoints-new-head-of-marketing.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, British Friendly has internally appointed Pouja Barot as Head of Marketing, effective of the 2nd September 2024.]]></description>
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<title>Ripe Insurance recruit Simply Business CEO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ripe-insurance-recruit-simply-business-ceo.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ripe-insurance-recruit-simply-business-ceo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ripe Insurance has today announced the appointment of Alan Thomas as CEO, joining from Simply Business.]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows announce latest addition to its Board</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-announce-latest-addition-to-its-board.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-announce-latest-addition-to-its-board.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Scottish Widows has today announced the addition of Paul McNamara to its Board as a Non-Executive Director (NED) from September 2024.]]></description>
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<title>Healix partners with Syrona to support multigenerational workforces</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/healix-partners-with-syrona-to-support-multigenerational-workforces.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/healix-partners-with-syrona-to-support-multigenerational-workforces.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Healix has announced its latest partnership with Syrona to support businesses with personalised health solutions for multigenerational workforces.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter recruits Gary Warman as Chief Risk Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-recruits-gary-warman-as-chief-risk-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-recruits-gary-warman-as-chief-risk-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, The Exeter has announced the appointment of Gary Warman as Chief Risk Officer, effective of the 1st September 2024, subject to regulatory approval.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva appoint Nick Austin as Protection Commercial Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-appoint-nick-austin-as-protection-commercial-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-appoint-nick-austin-as-protection-commercial-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Aviva has announced the appointment of Nick Austin as Protection Commercial Director, following its acquisition of AIG Life UK.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK reveal parents fear resentment &amp; contract termination if they were to take unplanned leave to care for their unwell child</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-reveal-parents-fear-resentment-and-contract-termination-if-they-were-to-take-unplanned-leave-to-care-for-their-unwell-child.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-reveal-parents-fear-resentment-and-contract-termination-if-they-were-to-take-unplanned-leave-to-care-for-their-unwell-child.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, 27% of working parents feel guilty about taking unplanned time off work - or out of their business - to care for their unwell child(ren). ]]></description>
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<title>PDG welcomes FCA looking at protection specifically and not “lumping it in with General Insurance”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pdg-welcomes-fca-looking-at-protection-specifically-and-not-lumping-it-in-with-general-insurance.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pdg-welcomes-fca-looking-at-protection-specifically-and-not-lumping-it-in-with-general-insurance.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced its intention to launch a market study into how pure protection insurance products are sold following concerns that competition is not working well in the market.]]></description>
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<title>Claire Bostock appointed National Account Manager at HSBC Life</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/claire-bostock-appointed-national-account-manager-at-hsbc-life.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/claire-bostock-appointed-national-account-manager-at-hsbc-life.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[HSBC Life has announced the appointment of Claire Bostock as National Account Manager, succeeding Richard Waters who was promoted to Head of Protection Distribution earlier this month.]]></description>
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<title>GoFundMe launched to help 21-year-old graduate with terminal pancreatic cancer return home</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/appeal-gofundme-launched-to-help-21-year-old-graduate-with-terminal-pancreatic-cancer-return-home.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/appeal-gofundme-launched-to-help-21-year-old-graduate-with-terminal-pancreatic-cancer-return-home.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[“I honestly never thought I’d be in this situation; it’s almost like a fever dream. Some days, I wake up and I’m like, What? What is going on? Oh yeah, I’m sick.” This is how Alex felt after being diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer at 20 years old. ]]></description>
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<title>FCA announce intention to launch protection market study following competition concerns</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fca-announce-intention-to-launch-protection-market-study-following-competition-concerns.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fca-announce-intention-to-launch-protection-market-study-following-competition-concerns.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced its intention to launch a market study into how pure protection insurance products are sold following concerns that competition is not working well in the market.]]></description>
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<title>Swiss Re enhances coronary artery disease calculator</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/swiss-re-enhances-coronary-artery-disease-calculator.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/swiss-re-enhances-coronary-artery-disease-calculator.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Swiss Re has announced enhancements to its coronary artery disease (CAD) calculator which is now available to over 25k Life Guide users from eight hundred companies across the globe.]]></description>
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<title>Uinsure expands Home Insurance panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/uinsure-expands-home-insurance-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/uinsure-expands-home-insurance-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Uinsure announced the addition of Integra Insurance Solutions to its Home Insurance panel, benefiting advisers with the ability to quote more customers via stronger underwriting footprints and increased competitiveness for individual customer risks.]]></description>
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<title>Guardian report majority of advisers think customers would pay more for Life Insurance with an enhanced terminal illness definition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/guardian-report-majority-of-advisers-think-customers-would-pay-more-for-life-insurance-with-an-enhanced-terminal-illness-definition.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/guardian-report-majority-of-advisers-think-customers-would-pay-more-for-life-insurance-with-an-enhanced-terminal-illness-definition.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Guardian Financial Services (Guardian), 74% of advisers said they think customers would pay more for Life Insurance with an enhanced terminal illness definition.]]></description>
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<title>ONS outlines “deterioration in NHS performance” with life threatening waiting times for cancer treatment in the UK</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ons-outlines-deterioration-in-nhs-performance-with-life-threatening-waiting-times-for-cancer-treatment-in-the-uk.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ons-outlines-deterioration-in-nhs-performance-with-life-threatening-waiting-times-for-cancer-treatment-in-the-uk.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released new data on waiting times for cancer treatment across the UK which Brett Hill, Head of Health &amp; Protection at Broadstone, believes “lays bare deterioration in NHS performance against cancer treatment.”]]></description>
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<title>WPA enhances musculoskeletal pathway for employees &amp; families</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/wpa-enhances-musculoskeletal-pathway-for-employees-and-families.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/wpa-enhances-musculoskeletal-pathway-for-employees-and-families.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[WPA has announced enhancements to its musculoskeletal (MSK) pathway open to small &amp; medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and retail customers, recognising the growing demand for MSK treatment.]]></description>
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<title>Rosemount Financial Solutions announces latest partnership to support advisers’ mental health</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rosemount-financial-solutions-announces-latest-partnership-to-support-advisers-mental-health.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rosemount-financial-solutions-announces-latest-partnership-to-support-advisers-mental-health.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) has announced its latest partnership with Six Mental Health Addiction (Six MHA), securing its advisers access to the range of services offered by Six MHA aimed at improving and supporting mental health.]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch partners with Bluezone Insurance to help protect more people with chronic conditions</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-partners-with-bluezone-insurance-to-help-protect-more-people-with-chronic-conditions.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-partners-with-bluezone-insurance-to-help-protect-more-people-with-chronic-conditions.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, LifeSearch announced its latest strategic partnership with Bluezone Insurance, an Insurtech reinventing Life Insurance for individuals with chronic health conditions.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK concerned that financial stress has stopped people living for the now</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-concerned-that-financial-stress-has-stopped-people-living-for-the-now.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-concerned-that-financial-stress-has-stopped-people-living-for-the-now.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, 11% of working adults in the UK had to book a month of unplanned leave from work after sustaining an injury in 2023. Health &amp; Safety Executive reports 561k employees sustained a non-fatal injury based on self-reports from the Labour Force Survey in 2022/23.]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows reveals only 44% of renters in the UK have financial protection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-reveals-only-44-of-renters-in-the-uk-have-financial-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-reveals-only-44-of-renters-in-the-uk-have-financial-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Scottish Widows, only 44% of private renters have any form of financial protection in place to support them if they were to experience ill-health or injury.]]></description>
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<title>Healix appoints new Strategic Key Account Director after reporting 140% boost in revenue since 2020</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/healix-appoints-new-strategic-key-account-director-after-reporting-140-boost-in-revenue-since-2020.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/healix-appoints-new-strategic-key-account-director-after-reporting-140-boost-in-revenue-since-2020.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Healix has announced the appointment of Paul Farthing as Strategic Key Account Director, following a 140% rise in the corporate healthcare provider’s revenue since 2020.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD calls for more employers to support their workforce during periods of ill-health or injury</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-calls-for-more-employers-to-support-their-workforce-during-periods-of-ill-health-or-injury.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-calls-for-more-employers-to-support-their-workforce-during-periods-of-ill-health-or-injury.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD), only two in five employers offer their workforce support for physical health, to help them stay in or return to work if they were to experience ill-health or injury.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Health &amp; Protection: It’s vital that employers obtain a better insight into the needs of their workforce</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-its-vital-that-employers-obtain-a-better-insight-into-the-needs-of-their-workforce.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-its-vital-that-employers-obtain-a-better-insight-into-the-needs-of-their-workforce.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Health &amp; Protection, 58% of employers don’t have a ‘good understanding’ of their staff’s health &amp; wellbeing needs.]]></description>
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<title>Clarity Health Insurance urge insurers to prioritise adviser updates on guided networks</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/clarity-health-insurance-urge-insurers-to-prioritise-adviser-updates-on-guided-networks.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/clarity-health-insurance-urge-insurers-to-prioritise-adviser-updates-on-guided-networks.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Clarity Health Insurance says the UK is transitioning to a three-tier health system, as most Private Medical Insurance (PMI) providers now offer a guided network option to make policies more affordable.]]></description>
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<title>OMS enhances iPipeline integration to efficiently support brokers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/oms-enhances-ipipeline-integration-to-efficiently-support-brokers.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/oms-enhances-ipipeline-integration-to-efficiently-support-brokers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, One Mortgage System (OMS) has enhanced its integration with iPipeline’s SolutionBuilder to support brokers more efficiently. ]]></description>
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<title>AXA Health appoints new Commercial Director following Fergus Craig’s retirement</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/axa-health-appoints-new-commercial-director-following-fergus-craigs-retirement.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/axa-health-appoints-new-commercial-director-following-fergus-craigs-retirement.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[AXA Health has today announced the appointment of Dr Ali Hasan as Commercial Director, subject to regulatory approval.]]></description>
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<title>OneFamily recruits new Underwriting Operations Manager</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onefamily-recruits-new-underwriting-operations-manager.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onefamily-recruits-new-underwriting-operations-manager.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the OneFamily Group has announced the appointment of Colette Ward as Operations Manager within its underwriting team.]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Friendly finds more adults in the UK prioritise leaving loved ones with inheritance over moving abroad or travelling</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-friendly-finds-more-adults-in-the-uk-prioritise-leaving-loved-ones-with-inheritance-over-moving-abroad-or-travelling.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-friendly-finds-more-adults-in-the-uk-prioritise-leaving-loved-ones-with-inheritance-over-moving-abroad-or-travelling.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to Scottish Friendly, 21% of adults in the UK consider leaving something behind for their family more important than moving abroad or travelling in terms of long-term financial goals.]]></description>
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<title>Bupa acquires specialist diabetes outpatient clinic as part of long-term strategy</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bupa-acquires-specialist-diabetes-outpatient-clinic-as-part-of-long-term-strategy.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bupa-acquires-specialist-diabetes-outpatient-clinic-as-part-of-long-term-strategy.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Bupa Health Services (Bupa) has announced its latest acquisition of London Medical, a specialist diabetes outpatient clinic for treatment &amp; management.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality address misconception that its policies are only for the </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vitality-address-misconception-that-its-policies-are-only-for-the-young-fit-and-healthy.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vitality-address-misconception-that-its-policies-are-only-for-the-young-fit-and-healthy.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest analysis by Vitality, 95% of its policyholders earn points via its Rewards Programme by walking at least once a week – over half (57%) at least three days a week.]]></description>
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<title>Sesame Bankhall Group adds short-panel &amp; sole-tie solutions to its protection offering</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/sesame-bankhall-group-adds-short-panel-and-sole-tie-solutions-to-its-protection-offering.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/sesame-bankhall-group-adds-short-panel-and-sole-tie-solutions-to-its-protection-offering.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has launched an expanded protection offering for advisers overwhelmed by its broad provider panel.]]></description>
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<title>Association of Mortgage Intermediaries launch Protection Viewpoint survey</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/association-of-mortgage-intermediaries-launch-protection-viewpoint-survey.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/association-of-mortgage-intermediaries-launch-protection-viewpoint-survey.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) has launched this year’s Protection Viewpoint survey, exploring approaches to protection, tools used by advisers, the impact of Consumer Duty, and insurers’ service levels.]]></description>
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<title>IPTF &amp; MIMHC announce strategic collaboration to promote financial security and mental wellbeing</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iptf-and-mimhc-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-promote-financial-security-and-mental-wellbeing.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iptf-and-mimhc-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-promote-financial-security-and-mental-wellbeing.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Income Protection Taskforce (IPTF) and the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC) announced their collaboration to enhance support for mortgage &amp; protection advisers.]]></description>
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<title>Employers foresee 23% rise in demand for fertility support in the workplace over the next twelve months</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/employers-foresee-23-rise-in-demand-for-fertility-support-in-the-workplace-over-the-next-twelve-months.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/employers-foresee-23-rise-in-demand-for-fertility-support-in-the-workplace-over-the-next-twelve-months.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Health &amp; Protection, health &amp; wellbeing support is expected to rise in demand over the next twelve months. ]]></description>
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<title>Chris McNab joins OneFamily to build full menu proposition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/chris-mcnab-joins-onefamily-to-build-full-menu-proposition.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/chris-mcnab-joins-onefamily-to-build-full-menu-proposition.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The OneFamily Group has announced the appointment of Chris McNab as Head of Protection Propositions, after working for the group as a contractor since May 2023.]]></description>
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<title>Unum reports 53% spike in practical life management service interactions</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/unum-reports-53-spike-in-practical-life-management-service-interactions.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/unum-reports-53-spike-in-practical-life-management-service-interactions.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to Unum, 335k users have registered for health &amp; wellbeing support via Help@hand since its launch in 2019.]]></description>
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<title>Howden acquires Help Me Compare Group Ltd to support its market position</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/howden-acquires-help-me-compare-group-ltd-to-support-its-market-position.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/howden-acquires-help-me-compare-group-ltd-to-support-its-market-position.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Howden has announced the acquisition of Help Me Compare Group Ltd (ActiveQuote) and its subsidiaries (‘HMCGL’) to support its position in the UK Health Insurance market.]]></description>
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<title>Holloway Friendly extends My Sick Pay cover to oil rig workers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/holloway-friendly-extends-my-sick-pay-cover-to-oil-rig-workers.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/holloway-friendly-extends-my-sick-pay-cover-to-oil-rig-workers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Holloway Friendly announced that it has extended My Sick Pay to oil rig workers after hearing “frustrations” from advisers attempting to secure cover for customers in this profession. ]]></description>
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<title>RSA Insurance launch new broker &amp; customer claims portal</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rsa-launches-new-broker-and-customer-claims-portal.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rsa-launches-new-broker-and-customer-claims-portal.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, RSA Insurance has launched a new broker &amp; customer claims portal – powered by Guidewire, insurance platform software provider, which makes RSA the first UK insurer to implement the Guidewire cloud solution.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva's Neurodevelopmental Pathway sees 'significant' 12-month growth</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/avivas-neurodevelopmental-pathway-sees-significant-12-month-growth1.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/avivas-neurodevelopmental-pathway-sees-significant-12-month-growth1.html</guid>
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<title>BrokerIQ launch YAH to bridge the gap left by outdated legacy software</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/brokeriq-solutions-launches-new-saas-product-your-advisor-here.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/brokeriq-solutions-launches-new-saas-product-your-advisor-here.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, BrokerIQ Solutions (BrokerIQ) has launched Your Advisor Here (YAH) a new software-as-a-service product designed to modernise advisory systems and bridge the gap left by outdated legacy Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.]]></description>
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<title>HSBC Life appoints Richard Waters as Head of Protection Distribution</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/hsbc-life-appoints-richard-waters-as-head-of-protection-distribution.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/hsbc-life-appoints-richard-waters-as-head-of-protection-distribution.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, HSBC Life announced the appointment of Richard Waters as Head of Protection Distribution.]]></description>
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<title>Exclusive: CLARK UK announces new strategic partnership with Source Insurance</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/clark-uk-announces-new-strategic-partnership-with-source-insurance.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/clark-uk-announces-new-strategic-partnership-with-source-insurance.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, CLARK UK announced its latest partnership with Source Insurance to broaden the range of insurance products available to its customers who’ll also be able to receive quotes for home insurance from their Tom or Polly app. ]]></description>
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<title>How can the insurance market solve its talent shortage crisis?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/how-can-the-insurance-market-solve-its-talent-shortage-crisis.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/how-can-the-insurance-market-solve-its-talent-shortage-crisis.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) New Generation Underwriting group has published a new report examining the insurance market’s ‘talent shortage crisis’. The report highlights barriers to entry as well elements of the industry that attracted respondents to the sector.]]></description>
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<title>RedArc reveals 23% rise in mental health cases in 2023</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mental-health-cases-rise-23-year-on-year-redarc.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mental-health-cases-rise-23-year-on-year-redarc.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[RedArc has revealed that its team of professional nurses gave mental health-related care &amp; support to 23% more users in 2023 compared to the previous year.]]></description>
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<title>Reframe Cancer becomes latest member of GRiD </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/reframe-cancer-becomes-latest-member-of-grid.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/reframe-cancer-becomes-latest-member-of-grid.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The cancer support specialists aim to use GRiD's platform to increase knowledge and awareness of cancer support.]]></description>
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<title>Bupa launches new dental allowance for PMI customers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bupa-launches-new-dental-allowance-for-pmi-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bupa-launches-new-dental-allowance-for-pmi-customers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The new £300 allowance can go towards restorative treatments such as crowns or fillings at a Bupa Dental Care practice.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK finds half of parents feel concerned about telling their employer that they need time off to care for their child</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-finds-half-of-parents-feel-concerned-about-telling-their-employer-that-they-need-time-off-to-care-for-their-child.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-finds-half-of-parents-feel-concerned-about-telling-their-employer-that-they-need-time-off-to-care-for-their-child.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, 50% of parents have had to take time off work when their child has had an accident. ]]></description>
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<title>Demand for private healthcare options accelerate amid GP waiting time crisis</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/demand-for-private-healthcare-options-accelerate-amid-gp-waiting-time-crisis.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/demand-for-private-healthcare-options-accelerate-amid-gp-waiting-time-crisis.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to newly released data from Broadstone, 14.2 million adults are waiting ‘too long’ for a GP appointment.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva enhances Group IP &amp; CI policies with Red Apple Law partnership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-enhances-group-ip-and-ci-policies-with-red-apple-law-partnership.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-enhances-group-ip-and-ci-policies-with-red-apple-law-partnership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Aviva has enhanced its Group Income Protection (IP) and Critical Illness (CI) policies to include free &amp; discounted legal service benefits provided by Red Apple Law.]]></description>
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<title>Rokstone launch new cancer scheme in partnership with Pulse &amp; Reframe Cancer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rokstone-launch-new-cancer-scheme-in-partnership-with-pulse-and-reframe-cancer.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rokstone-launch-new-cancer-scheme-in-partnership-with-pulse-and-reframe-cancer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Rokstone, part of the Aventum Group, has launched a new cancer scheme in partnership with Pulse &amp; Reframe Cancer, which goes beyond traditional critical illness &amp; cancer cover.]]></description>
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<title>Can group risk act as a trigger for protection conversations for Gen Z renters?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/can-group-risk-act-as-a-trigger-for-protection-conversations-for-gen-z-renters.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/can-group-risk-act-as-a-trigger-for-protection-conversations-for-gen-z-renters.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Katharine Moxham, Spokesperson for Group Risk Development (GRiD), asks whether group risk schemes in the workplace could trigger missed protection conversations for Gen Z renters.]]></description>
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<title>MNK Re appoints Simon Ashby as executive managing director &amp; global chief commercial officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mnk-re-appoints-simon-ashby-as-executive-managing-director-and-global-chief-commercial-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mnk-re-appoints-simon-ashby-as-executive-managing-director-and-global-chief-commercial-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, MNK Re has announced the appointment of Simon Ashby as executive managing director &amp; global chief commercial officer, responsible for expanding its global presence, particularly in North America.]]></description>
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<title>Legal &amp; General updates OLP Connect to simplify navigation to product selection &amp; customer history</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/legal-and-general-updates-olp-connect-to-simplify-navigation-to-product-selection-customer-history.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/legal-and-general-updates-olp-connect-to-simplify-navigation-to-product-selection-customer-history.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[OLP Connect, Legal &amp; General’s (L&amp;G) adviser protection platform, has been updated to reflect the way advisers want to support customers and develop their businesses.]]></description>
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<title>Anders Malmström set to succeed John Dacey as Swiss Re’s Group Chief Financial Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/anders-malmstrm-set-to-succeed-john-dacey-as-swiss-res-group-chief-financial-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/anders-malmstrm-set-to-succeed-john-dacey-as-swiss-res-group-chief-financial-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Swiss Re has confirmed that Anders Malmström will succeed John Dacey as Group Chief Financial Officer as of the 1st April 2025.]]></description>
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<title>iPipeline appoints Steve Cover as new Chief Technology Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ipipeline-appoints-steve-cover-as-new-chief-technology-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ipipeline-appoints-steve-cover-as-new-chief-technology-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[iPipeline has today announced the appointment of Steve Cover as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to establish the future technical vision and roadmap for the organisation’s next phase of growth.]]></description>
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<title>Stonebridge announce multiple hires to improve AR support functions</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/stonebridge-announce-multiple-hires-to-improve-ar-support-functions.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/stonebridge-announce-multiple-hires-to-improve-ar-support-functions.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Stonebridge Mortgage Network has announced the appointments of Matt Buckland and James Porter as Quality &amp; Performance Manager and Business Standards Assessor Team Manager respectively.]]></description>
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<title>OneFamily appoint Feryal Nadeem as Chief Risk Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onefamily-appoint-feryal-nadeem-as-chief-risk-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/onefamily-appoint-feryal-nadeem-as-chief-risk-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, OneFamily Group has announced the appointment of Feryal Nadeem as Chief Risk Officer (CRO), subject to regulatory approval.]]></description>
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<title>Euro-Center joins amii as a corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/euro-center-joins-amii-as-a-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/euro-center-joins-amii-as-a-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) announced the addition of Euro-Center as its latest corporate member. ]]></description>
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<title>WTW questions employer priorities in the changing landscape of wellbeing</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/wtw-questions-employer-priorities-in-the-changing-landscape-of-wellbeing.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/wtw-questions-employer-priorities-in-the-changing-landscape-of-wellbeing.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by WTW, as part of its ‘Wellbeing Diagnostic’ Survey, the majority of employers have been prioritising mental (72%) and physical (45%) wellbeing despite staff favouring financial support.]]></description>
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<title>Royal London improves underwriting for cancer survivors</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-london-improves-underwriting-for-cancer-survivors.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-london-improves-underwriting-for-cancer-survivors.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Royal London has made changes to its underwriting, broadening access to cover in hopes of addressing the protection gap for those who’ve previously been diagnosed with cancer.]]></description>
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<title>Quilter partners with Uinsure to streamline adviser operations</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/quilter-partners-with-uinsure-to-streamline-adviser-operations.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/quilter-partners-with-uinsure-to-streamline-adviser-operations.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Quilter has announced its latest strategic partnership with Uinsure in hopes of giving its advisers more choice when choosing how insurance is offered to its customers.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK finds 25% of parents would be forced to use savings if their child fell ill</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-finds-25-of-parents-would-be-forced-to-use-savings-if-their-child-fell-ill.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-finds-25-of-parents-would-be-forced-to-use-savings-if-their-child-fell-ill.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, 79% of working parents - with at least one child aged 22 and under – have or would be impacted financially if they were forced to take time off work to care for their unwell child(ren).]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Health &amp; Protection: Hybrid &amp; remote working has had a big impact on the mental health of employees</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-hybrid-remote-working-has-had-a-big-impact-on-the-mental-health-of-employees.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-hybrid-remote-working-has-had-a-big-impact-on-the-mental-health-of-employees.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Health &amp; Protection, 57% of employers are most concerned about their staff’s mental health while remote or hybrid working.]]></description>
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<title>Reassured appoints Zoe Odusina as Chief People Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/reassured-appoints-zoe-odusina-as-chief-people-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/reassured-appoints-zoe-odusina-as-chief-people-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Reassured has announced the appointment of Zoe Odusina as Chief People Officer (CPO), aligning with its commitment to future growth plans.]]></description>
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<title>Berkeley Alexander recruits new talent for broker &amp; commercial teams</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/berkeley-alexander-recruits-new-talent-for-broker-and-commercial-teams.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/berkeley-alexander-recruits-new-talent-for-broker-and-commercial-teams.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Berkeley Alexander announced the addition of Ellie Salmon and Oliver Platts to its broker desk and commercial account handling teams.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD reveals 39% of employers measure clickthrough rates on certain topics to track employee benefits appreciation</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-reveals-39-of-employers-measure-clickthrough-rates-on-certain-topics-to-track-employee-benefits-appreciation.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-reveals-39-of-employers-measure-clickthrough-rates-on-certain-topics-to-track-employee-benefits-appreciation.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD), 81% of employers measure their staff’s appreciation for employee benefits.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality reports highly active customers live 4.8 years longer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vitality-reports-highly-active-customers-live-48-years-longer.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vitality-reports-highly-active-customers-live-48-years-longer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Vitality has published its latest ‘Health Claims’ Report which reveals a 45% rise in the number of customers claiming on their protection policy between 2019-23.]]></description>
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<title>What information is Google feeding to consumers about protection?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/what-information-is-google-feeding-to-consumers-about-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[According to Google search data analysis by Clarity Health Insurance, there’s been an 83% increase in people searching for ‘private health insurance’ compared to three years ago.]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch &amp; Canopy find majority of renters spend over a third of their monthly salary on keeping a roof over their head</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-and-canopy-find-55-of-renters-spend-over-a-third-of-their-monthly-salary-on-keeping-a-roof-over-their-head.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-and-canopy-find-55-of-renters-spend-over-a-third-of-their-monthly-salary-on-keeping-a-roof-over-their-head.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research conducted by LifeSearch &amp; Canopy, 74% of renters don’t have Income Protection (IP) with only 8% confirming they had a protection policy that would adequately replace their income if they were to experience ill-health or injury.]]></description>
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<title>Reframe Cancer joins amii as corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/reframe-cancer-joins-amii-as-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/reframe-cancer-joins-amii-as-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) announced the addition of Reframe Cancer as its latest corporate member. ]]></description>
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<title>Neal Jannels: Embrace protection to strengthen customer relations</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/neal-jannels-embrace-protection-to-strengthen-customer-relations.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/neal-jannels-embrace-protection-to-strengthen-customer-relations.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Neal Jannels, Managing Director of One Mortgage System (OMS), discusses how mortgage brokers can diversify their portfolios with protection knowledge.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Health &amp; Protection: There’s a balancing act involved in providing the right health &amp; wellbeing support</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-theres-a-balancing-act-involved-in-providing-the-right-health-wellbeing-support.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-theres-a-balancing-act-involved-in-providing-the-right-health-wellbeing-support.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Health &amp; Protection, 89% of employers are concerned about the health &amp; wellbeing of their workforce but continue to prioritise financial health above all else.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva offers Joe Wicks’ Body Coach app as additional wellbeing support for new Healthier Solutions policyholders</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-offers-joe-wicks-body-coach-app-as-additional-wellbeing-support-for-new-healthier-solutions-policyholders.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-offers-joe-wicks-body-coach-app-as-additional-wellbeing-support-for-new-healthier-solutions-policyholders.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Aviva has announced additional wellbeing support for customers taking out a Healthier Solutions policy between the 3rd July and 13th December 2024.]]></description>
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<title>Canada Life appoints Dan Crook as Managing Director of Group Protection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/canada-life-appoints-dan-crook-as-managing-director-of-group-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/canada-life-appoints-dan-crook-as-managing-director-of-group-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Canada Life has today announced the appointment of Dan Crook as Managing Director of Group Protection, reporting to Lindsey Rix-Broom.]]></description>
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<title>Richard Horner: We talk about building a protection puzzle</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/richard-horner-we-talk-about-building-a-protection-puzzle.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/richard-horner-we-talk-about-building-a-protection-puzzle.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last month, MetLife UK announced enhancements to its EverydayProtect offering, increasing broken bone claim benefits by 25%, removing the 90-day limit, and improving its optional children’s cover.]]></description>
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<title>PRA issue letters to firms requesting technical input ahead of next year’s Life Insurance Stress Test</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pra-issue-letters-to-firms-requesting-technical-input-ahead-of-next-years-life-insurance-stress-test.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pra-issue-letters-to-firms-requesting-technical-input-ahead-of-next-years-life-insurance-stress-test.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published its approach to next year’s Life Insurance Stress Test (LIST), followed by letters to firms requesting technical input.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich &amp; Aon partner for new clean energy insurance facility</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-and-aon-partner-for-new-clean-energy-insurance-facility.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-and-aon-partner-for-new-clean-energy-insurance-facility.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Zurich Insurance and Aon have launched a new clean energy insurance facility, providing comprehensive coverage for global blue &amp; green hydrogen projects with capital expenditures of up to USD 250mn.]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch “impressed by the simplicity, benefits, and value” of MetLife UK’s ChildShield</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-impressed-by-the-simplicity-benefits-and-value-of-metlife-uks-childshield.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-impressed-by-the-simplicity-benefits-and-value-of-metlife-uks-childshield.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[LifeSearch has partnered with MetLife UK to add ChildShield to its advice process, impressed by the simplicity, benefits, and value.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter appoints Michael Payne as Chief Financial Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-appoints-michael-payne-as-chief-financial-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-appoints-michael-payne-as-chief-financial-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Exeter has announced the appointment of Michael Payne as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), replacing John Gunn who’s announced his intention to retire.]]></description>
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<title>L&amp;G appoint Nicki Plews as Head of Product &amp; Proposition for Retail Protection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/landg-appoint-nicki-plews-as-head-of-product-proposition-for-retail-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/landg-appoint-nicki-plews-as-head-of-product-proposition-for-retail-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) has announced the appointment of Nicki Plews as its new Head of Product &amp; Proposition for Retail Protection.]]></description>
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<title>Sedgwick launch sustainable damage management service with the UK struggling to balance “immediate recovery needs with long-term sustainability goals”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/sedgwick-launch-sustainable-damage-management-service-with-the-uk-struggling-to-balance-immediate-recovery-needs-with-long-term-sustainability-goals.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/sedgwick-launch-sustainable-damage-management-service-with-the-uk-struggling-to-balance-immediate-recovery-needs-with-long-term-sustainability-goals.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sedgwick has today launched its sustainable damage management service in the UK, designed to integrate comprehensive damage recovery with environmentally conscious practices from the outset of loss incidents.]]></description>
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<title>National Friendly launch new three-tier non-underwritten protection product</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-launch-new-three-tier-non-underwritten-protection-product.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/national-friendly-launch-new-three-tier-non-underwritten-protection-product.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, National Friendly has launched Friendly Shield, providing peace of mind with guaranteed benefits. ]]></description>
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<title>ISC Group announces inaugural Global Corporate Partner to support the advancement of women in the re/insurance industries</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/isc-group-announces-inaugural-global-corporate-partner-to-support-the-advancement-of-women-in-the-reinsurance-industries.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/isc-group-announces-inaugural-global-corporate-partner-to-support-the-advancement-of-women-in-the-reinsurance-industries.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ISC Group, global non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing women in the re/insurance industries, has today announced H.W. Kaufman Group as its inaugural Global Corporate Partner.]]></description>
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<title>Just Mortgages partners with Co-op Legal Services to provide will &amp; estate planning support</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/just-mortgages-partners-with-co-op-legal-services-to-provide-will-and-estate-planning-support.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/just-mortgages-partners-with-co-op-legal-services-to-provide-will-and-estate-planning-support.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Just Mortgages has announced its latest partnership with Co-op Legal Services to provide customers with free will &amp; estate planning legal reviews.]]></description>
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<title>GAIN announces OneFamily as latest corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/gain-announces-onefamily-as-latest-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/gain-announces-onefamily-as-latest-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment &amp; Neurodiversity (GAIN) announced the addition of OneFamily as its latest member.]]></description>
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<title>First2Protect announces latest partnership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/first2protect-announces-latest-partnership.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/first2protect-announces-latest-partnership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Following the recent addition of Bspoke Private Clients to its insurance panel, First2Protect has announced Julian Harris as its latest partner.]]></description>
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<title>Beth Alahakoon joins Towergate as Head of Operational Excellence</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/beth-alahakoon-joins-towergate-as-head-of-operational-excellence.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/beth-alahakoon-joins-towergate-as-head-of-operational-excellence.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Towergate Health &amp; Protection has appointed Beth Alahakoon as Head of Operational Excellence, ensuring colleague and customer voices are listened to.]]></description>
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<title>Protection Guru appoints Head of Specialist Distribution to support “next offerings in the pipeline”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/protection-guru-appoints-head-of-specialist-distribution-to-support-next-offerings-in-the-pipeline.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/protection-guru-appoints-head-of-specialist-distribution-to-support-next-offerings-in-the-pipeline.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Protection Guru has today announced the appointment of Steve Davey as Head of Specialist Distribution, to support “next offerings in the pipeline.”]]></description>
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<title>Holly Ewing joins OneFamily as Distribution Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/holly-ewing-joins-onefamily-as-distribution-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/holly-ewing-joins-onefamily-as-distribution-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the OneFamily Group announced the appointment of Holly Ewing as Distribution Director for its Beagle Street and OneFamily brands. 
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<title>Julian Hucks: Businesses should prioritise providers that offer manageable payment plans</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/julian-hucks-businesses-should-prioritise-providers-that-offer-manageable-payment-plans.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/julian-hucks-businesses-should-prioritise-providers-that-offer-manageable-payment-plans.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Julian Hucks, Founder &amp; Managing Director at Starpeak, discusses how instead of cutting back on insurance, employers need to better understand the types of products and providers on the market.]]></description>
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<title>Source Insurance announces latest consumer champion-related partnership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/source-insurance-announces-latest-consumer-champion-related-partnership.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/source-insurance-announces-latest-consumer-champion-related-partnership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Source Insurance has announced its latest partnership with Fairstone, enabling its mortgage experts to offer an extensive range of insurance products and General Insurance (GI) services to their customers. ]]></description>
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<title>Paymentshield appoints two new partnership managers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/paymentshield-appoints-two-new-partnership-managers.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/paymentshield-appoints-two-new-partnership-managers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Paymentshield has created two new Partnership Manager roles to manage relationships with distribution partners and explore new General Insurance (GI) opportunities to accompany its growing referral proposition.]]></description>
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<title>Broadstone disappointed at low uptake in NHS Health Checks despite rise in invites</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-disappointed-at-low-uptake-in-nhs-health-checks-despite-rise-in-invites.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-disappointed-at-low-uptake-in-nhs-health-checks-despite-rise-in-invites.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to Broadstone’s analysis of the latest Office for Health Improvement &amp; Disparities data, 2.1mn people in the UK missed out on NHS Health Checks in 2023-24.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD reveals 34% of employers doubt staff understanding of benefits</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-reveals-34-of-employers-doubt-staff-understanding-of-benefits.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-reveals-34-of-employers-doubt-staff-understanding-of-benefits.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD), 34% of employers believe their staff are not aware of, or don’t understand, all the employee benefits they’re offering and yet, only 35% of employers provide a staff welcome pack.]]></description>
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<title>MetLife finds more adults have sustained injuries from a fall than road traffic accidents</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-finds-more-adults-have-sustained-injuries-from-a-fall-than-road-traffic-accidents.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 07:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-finds-more-adults-have-sustained-injuries-from-a-fall-than-road-traffic-accidents.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife, more adults in the UK have sustained an injury from simply tripping or falling over than from a road traffic accident.]]></description>
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<title>Cirencester Friendly achieve ServiceMark Accreditation with Distinction</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-achieve-servicemark-accreditation-with-distinction.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-achieve-servicemark-accreditation-with-distinction.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cirencester Friendly has achieved the Institute of Customer Service’s ServiceMark Accreditation with Distinction, recognising the Society’s continued commitment to providing exceptional customer service. ]]></description>
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<title>First2Protect adds Bspoke Private Clients to its insurance panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/first2protect-adds-bspoke-private-clients-to-its-insurance-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/first2protect-adds-bspoke-private-clients-to-its-insurance-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, First2Protect announced the addition of Bspoke Private Clients to its insurance panel, in hopes of offering unparalleled advantages to mid and high-net-worth customers.]]></description>
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<title>Protection Guru adds MetLife to its Daily Insights service</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/protection-guru-adds-metlife-to-its-daily-insights-service.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/protection-guru-adds-metlife-to-its-daily-insights-service.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[MetLife has joined Protection Guru’s platform, providing key insights and data for protection advisers which will be shared as part of Protection Guru’s Daily Insights service.]]></description>
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<title>Jennifer Rafferty appointed Managing Director of Sourcing at Iress</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/jennifer-rafferty-appointed-managing-director-of-sourcing-at-iress.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/jennifer-rafferty-appointed-managing-director-of-sourcing-at-iress.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Iress has announced the appointment of Jennifer Rafferty as Managing Director of Sourcing as Dave Miller retires after thirty-five years in Financial Services.]]></description>
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<title>Stonebridge appoints first-ever Protection Account Manager</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/stonebridge-appoints-first-ever-protection-account-manager.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/stonebridge-appoints-first-ever-protection-account-manager.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Stonebridge Mortgage Network has appointed Daniel Darby as its first-ever Protection Account Manager, effective immediately.]]></description>
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<title>Gallagher partners with LifeSearch to offer new products to micro-SMEs</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/gallagher-partners-with-lifesearch-to-offer-new-products-to-micro-smes.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/gallagher-partners-with-lifesearch-to-offer-new-products-to-micro-smes.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Gallagher has partnered with LifeSearch to jointly deliver additional insurance products and services to micro-SME businesses.]]></description>
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<title>Habito launch protection division with multiple key hires</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/habito-launch-protection-division-with-multiple-key-hires.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/habito-launch-protection-division-with-multiple-key-hires.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Habito has launched its protection division to replace referrals with in-house expertise.]]></description>
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<title>Royal London joins Openwork’s protection panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-london-joins-openworks-protection-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-london-joins-openworks-protection-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Openwork Partnership announced the addition of Royal London to its protection panel.]]></description>
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<title>Jiten Varsani appointed Director, Mortgage &amp; Protection Planner at FortyOne Money Ltd</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/jiten-varsani-appointed-director-mortgage-and-protection-planner-at-fortyone-money-ltd.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/jiten-varsani-appointed-director-mortgage-and-protection-planner-at-fortyone-money-ltd.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, FortyOne Money Ltd announced the appointment of Jiten Varsani as Director, Mortgage &amp; Protection Planner.]]></description>
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<title>Healix partners with Check4Cancer to provide members with breast, skin &amp; prostate diagnostic pathways</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/healix-partners-with-check4cancer-to-provide-members-with-breast-skin-and-prostate-diagnostic-pathways.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/healix-partners-with-check4cancer-to-provide-members-with-breast-skin-and-prostate-diagnostic-pathways.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Healix has today partnered with Check4Cancer to allow employees to receive rapid diagnosis and fast access to cancer treatment.]]></description>
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<title>L&amp;G explores how Group IP could help contribute to organisational EDI goals</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/landg-explores-how-group-ip-could-help-contribute-to-organisational-edi-goals.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/landg-explores-how-group-ip-could-help-contribute-to-organisational-edi-goals.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) has today launched the second edition of its Chief Medical Officer Report, exploring how Group Income Protection (GIP) could help contribute to organisational equity, diversity &amp; inclusion (EDI) goals.]]></description>
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<title> Royal London completes acquisition of Aegon UK’s individual protection book</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-london-completes-acquisition-of-aegon-uks-individual-protection-book.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-london-completes-acquisition-of-aegon-uks-individual-protection-book.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[On the 4th April 2023, Royal London announced the acquisition of Aegon UK’s individual protection business – bringing over 400k Life Insurance, Critical Illness (CI), and Income Protection (IP) customers.]]></description>
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<title>It’s giving…Gen Z (part 1)</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/its-givinggen-z-part-1.html</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/its-givinggen-z-part-1.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Protection Reporter attended Protection Review’s ProtectZ Conference - where every speaker is 30 or under - to learn about engagement, technology, and products from the perspective of Gen Z.]]></description>
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<title>Check4Cancer joins amii as corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/check4cancer-joins-amii-as-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/check4cancer-joins-amii-as-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) announced the addition of Check4Cancer as its latest corporate member.]]></description>
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<title>Marsh McLennan appoints new Healthcare Industry Leader in the UK</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/marsh-mclennan-appoints-new-healthcare-industry-leader-in-the-uk.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/marsh-mclennan-appoints-new-healthcare-industry-leader-in-the-uk.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Marsh McLennan has announced the appointment of Sarah Triggs as Healthcare Industry Leader in the UK, reporting to Charles Beresford-Davies.]]></description>
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<title>iPipeline launches upgraded protection engagement tool</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ipipeline-launches-upgraded-protection-engagement-tool.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ipipeline-launches-upgraded-protection-engagement-tool.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[iPipeline has today launched an upgraded version of its PreQuo® Lead Gen adviser software which sits within an adviser or broker website to provide a smart first point of contact for customers.]]></description>
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<title>Vikki Jefferies appointed as Legal &amp; General’s Market Development Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vikki-jefferies-appointed-as-legal-and-generals-market-development-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vikki-jefferies-appointed-as-legal-and-generals-market-development-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) has today announced the appointment of Vikki Jefferies as Market Development Director, reporting directly to Ali Crossley.]]></description>
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<title>Guardian publishes first-ever claims report since launching in 2018</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/guardian-publishes-first-ever-claims-report-since-launching-in-2018.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/guardian-publishes-first-ever-claims-report-since-launching-in-2018.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last year, Guardian Financial Services (Guardian) paid out £15,333,395 in Life Protection, Critical Illness (CI), Combined Life &amp; CI, Children’s CI, and Premium Waiver claims.]]></description>
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<title>Chaucer appoints Hayley Spink as Chief Operating Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/chaucer-appoints-hayley-spink-as-chief-operating-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/chaucer-appoints-hayley-spink-as-chief-operating-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Chaucer has appointed Hayley Spink as Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), responsible for leading the development &amp; implementation of Chaucer’s operations and service strategy.]]></description>
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<title>First Actuarial becomes latest GRiD member </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/first-actuarial-becomes-latest-grid-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/first-actuarial-becomes-latest-grid-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Group Risk Development (GRiD) has announced First Actuarial as its latest member, allowing it to draw on the industry body’s wealth of experience and membership to promote business growth based on best practice. ]]></description>
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<title>Broader look needed on FCA's approach to EDI, says CII</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broader-look-needed-on-fcas-approach-to-edi-says-cii.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broader-look-needed-on-fcas-approach-to-edi-says-cii.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[During a recent webinar on ‘Crafting EDI strategies in an evolving regulatory landscape’, Dr Matthew Connell, Director of Policy &amp; Public Affairs at the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), spoke about criticism faced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on regulation within the Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion (EDI) space.]]></description>
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<title>[Updated] Breaking: DeadHappy enters administration</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/breaking-deadhappy-enters-administration.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/breaking-deadhappy-enters-administration.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[On the 14th March 2024, Shepherds Friendly announced that it would “no longer take on any business as DeadHappy’s underwriter,” closing doors to new life insurance customers.
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<title>WTW reveals 45% of employees aren’t on track with their finances</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/wtw-reveals-45-of-employees-arent-on-track-with-their-finances.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/wtw-reveals-45-of-employees-arent-on-track-with-their-finances.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research conducted by WTW, 89% of employees are worried about paying for basic living costs, with four in ten extremely worried about the costs they could face.]]></description>
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<title>Rachel Wood announced as new Head of Product at MetLife UK</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rachel-wood-announced-as-new-head-of-product-at-metlife-uk.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rachel-wood-announced-as-new-head-of-product-at-metlife-uk.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, MetLife UK has announced the appointment of Rachel Wood as Head of Product &amp; Data UK, replacing Barry Butler who stepped down as Head of Product, Underwriting &amp; Sustainability in March 2024 – but has remained with the provider as a Non-Executive Director (NED).]]></description>
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<title>LV= finds 45% of adults in the UK can only just afford day-to-day bills</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lv-finds-45-of-adults-in-the-uk-can-only-just-afford-day-to-day-bills.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lv-finds-45-of-adults-in-the-uk-can-only-just-afford-day-to-day-bills.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by LV, as part of its ‘Wealth &amp; Wellbeing’ Research Programme, 45% of adults in the UK have said they can only just afford day-to-day bills – 10% can’t afford to pay these expenses at all.]]></description>
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<title>Health Foundation: Politicians need to be honest with the public about NHS funding challenges</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/health-foundation-politicians-need-to-be-honest-with-the-public-about-nhs-funding-challenges.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/health-foundation-politicians-need-to-be-honest-with-the-public-about-nhs-funding-challenges.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to new analysis published by the Health Foundation’s REAL Centre, there’s a potential shortfall of £38bn in funding to improve the NHS by the end of the next parliament.]]></description>
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<title>Holloway Friendly appoints new CEO</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/holloway-friendly-appoints-new-ceo.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/holloway-friendly-appoints-new-ceo.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Holloway Friendly has announced the appointment of Ben Pears as CEO, with effect from the 24th June 2024. ]]></description>
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<title>PwC UK announce latest alliance to revamp processes within the insurance industry</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pwc-uk-announce-latest-alliance-to-revamp-processes-within-the-insurance-industry.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pwc-uk-announce-latest-alliance-to-revamp-processes-within-the-insurance-industry.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[PwC UK has announced its latest alliance with Appian, enabling services that streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and boost efficiency for the insurance industry.]]></description>
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<title>Dive In Festival 2024 will focus on ‘A Sustainable Future: The Next 10 Years’</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/dive-in-festival-2024-will-focus-on-a-sustainable-future-the-next-10-years.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/dive-in-festival-2024-will-focus-on-a-sustainable-future-the-next-10-years.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Launched in 2015, Dive In Festival unites over 100k participants from 40+ countries to discuss “the critical role of inclusive cultures for long-term success” in the insurance industry.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality recruits Bupa’s Global Healthcare Transformation Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vitality-recruits-bupas-global-healthcare-transformation-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vitality-recruits-bupas-global-healthcare-transformation-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[VitalityHealth has announced the appointment of Dr Arun Thiyagarajan as Managing Director from January 2025, subject to regulatory approval.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva plans to retain AIG Life’s High-Net-Worth channel and “strong partnership distribution”</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-plans-to-retain-aig-lifes-high-net-worth-channel-and-strong-partnership-distribution.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-plans-to-retain-aig-lifes-high-net-worth-channel-and-strong-partnership-distribution.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Aviva has made known its protection business plans following the recent acquisition of AIG Life UK from Corebridge Financial, Inc, for consideration of £453mn.]]></description>
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<title>Defaqto unveils Matrix 360 to deliver improved levels of market insight</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/defaqto-unveils-matrix-360-to-deliver-improved-levels-of-market-insight.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/defaqto-unveils-matrix-360-to-deliver-improved-levels-of-market-insight.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Defaqto has announced a new development that will enable insurers to access a more complete picture of products on the market.]]></description>
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<title>Child-free households falling behind on protection insurance</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/child-free-households-falling-behind-on-protection-insurance.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/child-free-households-falling-behind-on-protection-insurance.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G), since having children is often a trigger for making key financial decisions, child-free families are 60% less likely to invest in protection products. ]]></description>
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<title>MetLife finds 50% of parents wouldn’t survive longer than three weeks without pay if their child fell ill</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-finds-50-of-parents-wouldnt-survive-longer-than-three-weeks-without-pay-if-their-child-fell-ill.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-finds-50-of-parents-wouldnt-survive-longer-than-three-weeks-without-pay-if-their-child-fell-ill.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife, 50% of parents wouldn’t be able to survive longer than three weeks without pay if they had to take time off work to care for their sick child(ren) – with 22% lasting just seven days, and 9% unable to consider time off.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Health &amp; Protection appoints first-ever Head of Client Development</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-appoints-first-ever-head-of-client-development.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-appoints-first-ever-head-of-client-development.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Towergate Health &amp; Protection has today announced the appointment of Tim Moloney as its first-ever Head of Client Development, continuing its focus on truly knowing its customers.]]></description>
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<title>HSBC Life joins PRIMIS protection panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/hsbc-life-joins-primis-protection-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/hsbc-life-joins-primis-protection-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last week, HSBC Life joined PRIMIS’ protection panel, offering members access to its full suite of protection products and services.]]></description>
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<title>Phil Davies joins The Right Mortgage &amp; Protection Network’s new Protection Development Team</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/phil-davies-joins-the-right-mortgage-and-protection-networks-new-protection-development-team.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/phil-davies-joins-the-right-mortgage-and-protection-networks-new-protection-development-team.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, The Right Mortgage &amp; Protection Network has announced the appointment of Phil Davies as a member of its new Protection Development Team, with immediate effect. ]]></description>
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<title>Guardian improves CI additional payment amounts for new customers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/guardian-improves-ci-additional-payment-amounts-for-new-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/guardian-improves-ci-additional-payment-amounts-for-new-customers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Guardian Financial Services (Guardian) has increased the amount it will pay when a policyholder is diagnosed with a condition that meets one of its additional payout definitions.]]></description>
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<title>Vitality finds one in thirteen Serious Illness claims in 2023 were paid on plans that had previously claimed</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vitality-finds-one-in-thirteen-serious-illness-claims-in-2023-were-paid-on-plans-that-had-previously-claimed.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/vitality-finds-one-in-thirteen-serious-illness-claims-in-2023-were-paid-on-plans-that-had-previously-claimed.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last year, Vitality paid £117mn in protection insurance claims, with 94.6% of claims paid across Life Insurance, Income Protection (IP), and Serious Illness Cover (SIC). ]]></description>
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<title>Carers Awareness Week: Helping caregivers thrive in the workplace</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/carers-awareness-week-helping-caregivers-thrive-in-the-workplace.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/carers-awareness-week-helping-caregivers-thrive-in-the-workplace.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For Carers Awareness Week, Aaron Dryden, Carer Experience Lead at Yurtle, addresses why staff hide caregiving responsibilities from their employer and how to help caregivers thrive in the workplace.]]></description>
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<title>AXA reveals 58% of adults in the UK think they need to do more to protect their future</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/axa-reveals-58-of-adults-in-the-uk-think-they-need-to-do-more-to-protect-their-future.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/axa-reveals-58-of-adults-in-the-uk-think-they-need-to-do-more-to-protect-their-future.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by AXA, 72% of adults in the UK think their spending habits will take a different direction as priorities change while 58% feel they should be doing more to protect their future. ]]></description>
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<title>FCA launch independent Cost Benefit Analysis Panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fca-launch-independent-cost-benefit-analysis-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fca-launch-independent-cost-benefit-analysis-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a new independent Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) Panel, led by Dr Felix Martin.]]></description>
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<title>OMS announces latest partnership to create integrated insurance experience</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/oms-announces-latest-partnership-to-create-integrated-insurance-experience.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/oms-announces-latest-partnership-to-create-integrated-insurance-experience.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, One Mortgage System (OMS) has partnered with Uinsure to create an integrated insurance experience.]]></description>
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<title>71% say employers not equipped to support staff with cancer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/71-say-employers-not-equipped-to-support-staff-with-cancer.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/71-say-employers-not-equipped-to-support-staff-with-cancer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Reframe Cancer, 66% of employees don’t think their employer was quick to respond and offer support upon receiving a cancer diagnosis.]]></description>
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<title>GAIN announces Hymans Robertson as latest member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/gain-announces-hymans-robertson-as-latest-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/gain-announces-hymans-robertson-as-latest-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment &amp; Neurodiversity (GAIN) announced the addition of Hymans Robertson as its latest member.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD finds only 49% of organisations consider benefits that support the entire workforce</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-finds-only-49-of-organisations-consider-benefits-that-support-the-entire-workforce.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-finds-only-49-of-organisations-consider-benefits-that-support-the-entire-workforce.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD), only 49% of organisations consider implementing benefits that support their entire workforce.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva finds only 6% of men feel comfortable discussing mental health-related challenges with their employer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-finds-only-6-of-men-feel-comfortable-discussing-mental-health-related-challenges-with-their-employer.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-finds-only-6-of-men-feel-comfortable-discussing-mental-health-related-challenges-with-their-employer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Aviva for Men’s Health Week, only 45% of men said they’d talk to their GP about mental health-related challenges compared to 51% of women.]]></description>
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<title>Best Insurance launch AI-driven underwriting solution for ASU market</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/best-insurance-launch-ai-driven-underwriting-solution-for-asu-market.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/best-insurance-launch-ai-driven-underwriting-solution-for-asu-market.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Best Insurance has launched a new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven underwriting solution for the Accident, Sickness &amp; Unemployment (ASU) market. ]]></description>
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<title>Holloway Friendly announces Suzy Esson as Executive Director of its Board</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/holloway-friendly-announces-suzy-esson-as-executive-director-of-its-board.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/holloway-friendly-announces-suzy-esson-as-executive-director-of-its-board.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Holloway Friendly has announced the appointment of Suzy Esson, Chief Operating Officer (COO) as its new Executive Director of the Board.]]></description>
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<title>Beagle Street: 28% of young adults with mortgages don’t have Life Insurance</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/beagle-street-28-of-young-adults-with-mortgages-dont-have-life-insurance.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/beagle-street-28-of-young-adults-with-mortgages-dont-have-life-insurance.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Beagle Street (part of the OneFamily Group), 28% of young adults with a mortgage don’t have Life Insurance to protect themselves and their loved ones.]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch announces latest partnership with Gretel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-announces-latest-partnership-with-gretel.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-announces-latest-partnership-with-gretel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, LifeSearch has announced its latest partnership with Gretel to feature as one of its recommended partners, offering access to its team of expert advisers free of charge. ]]></description>
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<title>British Friendly announced as first-ever friendly society added to CIExpert’s Insight Zone</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/british-friendly-announced-as-first-ever-friendly-society-added-to-ciexperts-insight-zone.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/british-friendly-announced-as-first-ever-friendly-society-added-to-ciexperts-insight-zone.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, British Friendly was announced as the first-ever friendly society to join CIExpert’s Insight Zone following the launch of its new Children’s Critical Illness (CI) option for Protect &amp; Breathing Space Income Protection (IP) policies.]]></description>
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<title>British Friendly launch optional Children’s CIC for its new Protect &amp; Breathing Space IP policies</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/british-friendly-launch-optional-childrens-cic-for-its-new-protect-and-breathing-space-ip-policies.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/british-friendly-launch-optional-childrens-cic-for-its-new-protect-and-breathing-space-ip-policies.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, British Friendly launched its new Children’s Critical Illness (CI) option for Protect &amp; Breathing Space Income Protection (IP) policies.]]></description>
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<title>Caspian Insurance announce new Head of Sales</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/caspian-insurance-announce-new-head-of-sales.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/caspian-insurance-announce-new-head-of-sales.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Caspian Insurance has announced the appointment of Olivia Cashmore as Head of Sales, having previously served as Sales Manager.]]></description>
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<title>Secondsight appoints Anne Drugnick as Head of Health &amp; Protection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/secondsight-appoints-anne-drugnick-as-head-of-health-and-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/secondsight-appoints-anne-drugnick-as-head-of-health-and-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Secondsight has announced the appointment of Anne Drugnick as Head of Health &amp; Protection, having previously served as the specialist’s Principal.]]></description>
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<title>21% of employees who have experienced cancer were unsatisfied with workplace communication during periods of ill-health</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/21-of-employees-who-have-experienced-cancer-were-unsatisfied-with-workplace-communication-during-periods-of-ill-health.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/21-of-employees-who-have-experienced-cancer-were-unsatisfied-with-workplace-communication-during-periods-of-ill-health.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Working To Wellbeing, 21% of employees in the UK who have, or have had, cancer in the workplace weren’t satisfied with communication from either their line manager or employer during a period of ill-health.]]></description>
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<title> Aviva adds four new conditions to Children's Critical Illness Benefit</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-adds-four-new-conditions-to-childrens-critical-illness-benefit.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-adds-four-new-conditions-to-childrens-critical-illness-benefit.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Aviva has expanded its Children's Critical Illness (CI) benefit to include four new conditions and the ability to make multiple claims per policy.]]></description>
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<title>Iress adds OneFamily Over 50s Life Insurance to The Exchange </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iress-adds-onefamily-over-50s-life-cover-to-the-exchange.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iress-adds-onefamily-over-50s-life-cover-to-the-exchange.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Iress’s market coverage continues to broaden following the addition and further cements its commitment to continually offering the widest range of products.]]></description>
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<title>AIG Life paid 95% of individual protection claims in 2023</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aig-life-paid-95-of-individual-protection-claims-in-2023.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aig-life-paid-95-of-individual-protection-claims-in-2023.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last year, AIG Life - now part of the Aviva group – paid £394mn in protection insurance claims, helping 6.9k policyholders and their loved ones during periods of ill-health or injury.]]></description>
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<title>Self-funded private hospital admissions spike in 2023</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/self-funded-private-hospital-admissions-spike-in-2023.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/self-funded-private-hospital-admissions-spike-in-2023.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest data from the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN), there were 898k admissions to UK private hospitals in 2023 – this is 7% higher than in 2022.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Health &amp; Protection: Employers have to do more than just put general support in place</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-employers-have-to-do-more-than-just-put-general-support-in-place.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-employers-have-to-do-more-than-just-put-general-support-in-place.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Health &amp; Protection, 74% of employers say they offer more health &amp; wellbeing support now than they did two years ago.]]></description>
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<title>iPipeline reveals 43% of advisers are most positive about IP sales growth in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ipipeline-reveals-43-of-advisers-are-most-positive-about-income-protection-sales-growth-in-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ipipeline-reveals-43-of-advisers-are-most-positive-about-income-protection-sales-growth-in-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest survey from iPipeline, advisers said they’re most positive about growth in Income Protection (IP) sales (43%), followed by Critical Illness (23%), and Term Assurance (21%).]]></description>
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<title>PartnerRe joins GRiD to contribute to the evolution of the group risk market</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/partnerre-joins-grid-to-contribute-to-the-evolution-of-the-group-risk-market.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/partnerre-joins-grid-to-contribute-to-the-evolution-of-the-group-risk-market.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Group Risk Development (GRiD) has announced PartnerRe as its latest member, allowing the organisation to contribute to the evolution of the group risk market.]]></description>
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<title>Royal London improves IP proposition to support self-employed customers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-london-improves-ip-proposition-to-support-self-employed-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-london-improves-ip-proposition-to-support-self-employed-customers.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Royal London has announced various propositional updates to ensure its Income Protection (IP) offering provides better outcomes, especially for self-employed customers.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter record more than 1,000 new Health MOT applications since launch</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-record-more-than-1000-new-health-mot-applications-since-launch.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-record-more-than-1000-new-health-mot-applications-since-launch.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest data from The Exeter, nearly 1,000 members have requested a Health MOT since the service launched in November 2023, with more than one in ten also accessing a follow-up appointment to discuss medical findings.]]></description>
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<title>Broadstone launch standalone Insurance, Regulatory &amp; Risk Advisory division</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-launch-standalone-insurance-regulatory-and-risk-advisory-division.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-launch-standalone-insurance-regulatory-and-risk-advisory-division.html</guid>
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<title>Howden Re appoints David Hearn as Chairman of Global Clients Strategy</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/howden-re-appoints-david-hearn-as-chairman-of-global-clients-strategy.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 15:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/howden-re-appoints-david-hearn-as-chairman-of-global-clients-strategy.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Howden Re announced the appointment of David Hearn as Chairman of Global Clients Strategy, during a period of rapid growth and global expansion. ]]></description>
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<title>UnderwriteMe announces latest integration with ClientTree</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/underwriteme-announces-latest-integration-with-clienttree.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 15:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/underwriteme-announces-latest-integration-with-clienttree.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, UnderwriteMe has announced its latest integration with ClientTree, allowing advisers to follow a customer from the initial call through to completing an application.]]></description>
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<title>Mortgage Advice Bureau appoints new Partnership Sales Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mortgage-advice-bureau-appoints-new-partnership-sales-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mortgage-advice-bureau-appoints-new-partnership-sales-director.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has announced the appointment of Rupert Swetman as Partnership Sales Director as part of its continued investment into sales strategy.]]></description>
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<title>Broadstone: Labour has pledged to hit 18-week treatment target for patients, but there’s only so many hours NHS staff can work</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-labour-has-pledged-to-hit-18-week-treatment-target-for-patients-but-theres-only-so-many-hours-nhs-staff-can-work.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 17:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-labour-has-pledged-to-hit-18-week-treatment-target-for-patients-but-theres-only-so-many-hours-nhs-staff-can-work.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[“There’s a finite pool of trained staff. Labour’s plan for 40k extra appointments weekly relies on existing NHS staff working more, but there are only so many hours they can work safely,” warned Brett Hill, Head of Health &amp; Protection at Broadstone.]]></description>
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<title>Jason bought Critical Illness alongside Life Insurance, why didn’t you? </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/jason-bought-critical-illness-alongside-life-insurance-why-didnt-you.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 15:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/jason-bought-critical-illness-alongside-life-insurance-why-didnt-you.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ryan Griffin, Director of Protection at Beagle Street, discusses the importance of educating customers on protecting themselves if the worst were to happen…but also if the almost worst were to happen.]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows records 22% rise in protection claims paid in 2023</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-records-22-rise-in-protection-claims-paid-in-2023.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Last year, Scottish Widows paid more than £243mn in protection claims – this is 22% higher than in 2022.]]></description>
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<title>RSA Insurance hires new Chief Data Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rsa-insurance-hires-new-chief-data-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 10:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rsa-insurance-hires-new-chief-data-officer.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, RSA Insurance has announced the appointment of Indhira Mani as Chief Data Officer, who will play a key role in leveraging data as a differentiator across the business.]]></description>
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<title>Ansvar Insurance launches new care-focused product</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ansvar-insurance-launches-new-care-focused-product.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ansvar-insurance-launches-new-care-focused-product.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Ansvar Insurance (part of the Benefact Group) launched its Care &amp; Welfare policy which offers wrap-around childcare solutions and care-related services to meet the unique needs and challenges of the UK workforce.]]></description>
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<title>Association of Financial Mutuals’ members pay out over £70mn in 2023 </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/association-of-financial-mutuals-members-pay-out-over-70mn-in-2023.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/association-of-financial-mutuals-members-pay-out-over-70mn-in-2023.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM), its members paid roughly 60% of claims on individual Income Protection (IP) policies in 2023 - despite holding only 15% of policies across the market.]]></description>
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<title>Firms to resume GAP Insurance sales following FCA action</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/firms-to-resume-gap-insurance-sales-following-fca-action.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/firms-to-resume-gap-insurance-sales-following-fca-action.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed that it’d sent requests to all firms to pause sales of Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance. Last week, the FCA backtracked on this decision, permitting four firms to continue selling GAP policies.]]></description>
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<title>Royal London’s Gary Beyer joins LV= as Protection Proposition Director </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-londons-gary-beyer-joins-lv-as-protection-proposition-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 09:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-londons-gary-beyer-joins-lv-as-protection-proposition-director.html</guid>
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<title>Beagle Street finds more protected customers consulted an adviser rather than price comparison sites</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/beagle-street-finds-more-protected-customers-consulted-an-adviser-rather-than-price-comparison-sites.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/beagle-street-finds-more-protected-customers-consulted-an-adviser-rather-than-price-comparison-sites.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Beagle Street, 27% of adults in the UK don’t think they can afford Life Insurance.]]></description>
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<title>Legal &amp; General finds blended families are more likely to have protection in place </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/legal-and-general-finds-blended-families-are-more-likely-to-have-protection-in-place.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 19:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/legal-and-general-finds-blended-families-are-more-likely-to-have-protection-in-place.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G), parents of blended families are 35% less likely to have a ‘rainy-day fund’ in place and are 61% less likely to regularly put money into savings and investments.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD reveals £2.49bn was paid in group risk claims in 2023</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-reveals-249bn-was-paid-in-group-risk-claims-in-2023.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 15:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-reveals-249bn-was-paid-in-group-risk-claims-in-2023.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to industry data compiled by Group Risk Development (GRiD), £2.49bn was paid to group risk claimants via employer-funded Life Assurance, Income Protection (IP), and Critical Illness (CI) in 2023.]]></description>
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<title>CIExpert evolves Insight Zone to accommodate Zurich Insurance’s new investigation &amp; treatment service</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ciexpert-evolves-insight-zone-to-accommodate-zurich-insurances-new-investigation-and-treatment-service.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ciexpert-evolves-insight-zone-to-accommodate-zurich-insurances-new-investigation-and-treatment-service.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Zurich Insurance (Zurich) announced its latest partnership with Further to provide customers with investigation and treatment services for cancer, heart, and neurological conditions, including cover for treatment abroad.]]></description>
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<title>Rishi Sunak announces high-risk general election in July 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rishi-sunak-announces-high-risk-general-election-in-july-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 20:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rishi-sunak-announces-high-risk-general-election-in-july-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Rishi Sunak called a surprise early election for the 4th July 2024 in a high-risk move, with the Conservatives trailing 20 points behind Labour in the polls. ]]></description>
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<title>Moneybox: How much does bad advice cost?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/moneybox-how-much-does-bad-advice-cost.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 17:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/moneybox-how-much-does-bad-advice-cost.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to Moneybox, people who solely rely on their family and friends for financial advice are, on average, £42k worse off – regardless of income.]]></description>
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<title>Swiss Re reveals 5.5% decline in new long-term individual protection policy sales</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/swiss-re-reveals-55-decline-in-new-long-term-individual-protection-policy-sales.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/swiss-re-reveals-55-decline-in-new-long-term-individual-protection-policy-sales.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Swiss Re released its ‘Term &amp; Health Watch 2023’ Report which, revealed a 5.5% decline in new long-term individual protection policy sales.]]></description>
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<title>The Right DA Club adds Cirencester Friendly to protection panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-right-da-club-adds-cirencester-friendly-to-protection-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-right-da-club-adds-cirencester-friendly-to-protection-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Right DA Club has added Cirencester Friendly to its protection panel. ]]></description>
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<title>Royal London paid 99% of protection claims in 2023</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-london-paid-99-of-protection-claims-in-2023.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 15:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-london-paid-99-of-protection-claims-in-2023.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last year, Royal London paid out £731mn in Life Insurance, Whole of Life, Critical Illness (CI), and Income Protection (IP) claims – this is £100m more than in 2022. ]]></description>
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<title>Fluent Money appoints new Director of Mortgages &amp; Protection</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fluent-money-appoints-new-director-of-mortgages-and-protection.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fluent-money-appoints-new-director-of-mortgages-and-protection.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Fluent Money has announced the appointment of Martin Baker as Director of Mortgages &amp; Protection, effective from July 2024.]]></description>
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<title>Broadstone launches carbon footprint service to support corporate sustainability</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-launches-carbon-footprint-service-to-support-corporate-sustainability.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 13:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-launches-carbon-footprint-service-to-support-corporate-sustainability.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Broadstone has launched a new carbon footprint service to enable organisations to accurately measure, manage, and monitor their corporate sustainability progress compared to regulatory requirements.]]></description>
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<title>Tim Weaver appointed as The Exeter’s Head of Customer Experience for Claims</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/tim-weaver-appointed-as-the-exeters-head-of-customer-experience-for-claims.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/tim-weaver-appointed-as-the-exeters-head-of-customer-experience-for-claims.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Exeter has today announced the appointment of Tim Weaver as Head of Customer Experience for Claims. ]]></description>
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<title>Rosemount Financial Solutions announce partnership with Scottish Widows</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rosemount-financial-solutions-announce-partnership-with-scottish-widows.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 11:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rosemount-financial-solutions-announce-partnership-with-scottish-widows.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Rosemount Financial Solutions (IFA) announced its latest partnership with Scottish Widows, allowing its advisers to access the insurer’s platform.]]></description>
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<title>BIBA’s CEO asks FCA to “allow us to breathe” and stop hounding brokers about Consumer Duty</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bibas-ceo-asks-fca-to-allow-us-to-breathe-and-stop-hounding-brokers-about-consumer-duty.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/bibas-ceo-asks-fca-to-allow-us-to-breathe-and-stop-hounding-brokers-about-consumer-duty.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA), said “Consumer Duty is an overarching piece of regulation that mirrors much of what a broker has always done for their client. Allow us to breathe, to focus on clients and new innovation.”]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK reveals over half of working parents don’t have a protection policy for their kids</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-reveals-over-half-of-working-parents-dont-have-a-protection-policy-for-their-kids.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 11:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-reveals-over-half-of-working-parents-dont-have-a-protection-policy-for-their-kids.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife, 52% of working parents in the UK don’t have a protection policy in case their child/ren experiences ill-health or injury. ]]></description>
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<title>RSA Insurance launch new Management Liability product in partnership with Q Underwriting</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rsa-insurance-launch-new-management-liability-product-in-partnership-with-q-underwriting.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rsa-insurance-launch-new-management-liability-product-in-partnership-with-q-underwriting.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, RSA Insurance (in partnership with Q Underwriting) has announced the launch of its new Management Liability product, available to PIB Group brokers.]]></description>
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<title>ONS: 4,203 more deaths registered in England &amp; Wales in the last twelve months compared to 2022</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ons-4203-more-deaths-registered-in-england-and-wales-in-the-last-twelve-months-compared-to-2022.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 10:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ons-4203-more-deaths-registered-in-england-and-wales-in-the-last-twelve-months-compared-to-2022.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) there were 581,363 deaths registered in England and Wales in 2023 – this is 4,203 higher than in 2022. ]]></description>
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<title> amii announces latest corporate member </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/amii-announces-latest-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 17:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/amii-announces-latest-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii) announced the addition of Bluecrest Wellness as its latest corporate member.]]></description>
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<title>Mental Health Awareness Week: Bringing the data to life and looking at the wider picture</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mental-health-awareness-week-bringing-the-data-to-life-and-looking-at-the-wider-picture.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 16:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mental-health-awareness-week-bringing-the-data-to-life-and-looking-at-the-wider-picture.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This week is Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19th May) and across the industry, the message has been that mental health underpins all other aspects of health &amp; wellbeing.]]></description>
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<title>Unum UK finds 21% of employees avoided the dentist due to cost concerns in 2023</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/unum-uk-finds-21-of-employees-avoided-the-dentist-due-to-cost-concerns-in-2023.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 11:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/unum-uk-finds-21-of-employees-avoided-the-dentist-due-to-cost-concerns-in-2023.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to data collected by Unum UK, 21% (6.3mn) of employees avoided dental appointments in 2023 due to cost concerns.]]></description>
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<title>Exclusive: StopEACOP protest held outside BIBA Conference</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/exclusive-stopeacop-protest-held-outside-biba-conference.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 07:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/exclusive-stopeacop-protest-held-outside-biba-conference.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This morning (15/05/24), delegates for this year’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) Conference will be met by peaceful protest organised by the StopEACOP coalition.]]></description>
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<title>Your views: How many times have you heard “the Government will pay my mortgage” as a broker?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/your-views-how-many-times-have-you-heard-the-government-will-pay-my-mortgage-as-a-broker.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/your-views-how-many-times-have-you-heard-the-government-will-pay-my-mortgage-as-a-broker.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to Newspage, there’s growing concern amongst brokers battling ill-informed excuses for failed financial planning and consumer reliance on price comparison sites for life &amp; health insurance.]]></description>
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<title>LifeSearch partners with specialist military insurer to offer protection for veterans </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-partners-with-specialist-military-insurer-to-offer-protection-for-veterans.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 11:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lifesearch-partners-with-specialist-military-insurer-to-offer-protection-for-veterans.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, LifeSearch has announced its latest partnership with specialist military insurer, Trinity, to provide protection for veterans. ]]></description>
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<title>Compare the Market concerned about 49% of renters in the UK without contents insurance</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/compare-the-market-concerned-about-49-of-renters-in-the-uk-without-contents-insurance.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/compare-the-market-concerned-about-49-of-renters-in-the-uk-without-contents-insurance.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research conducted by Compare the Market, 49% of renters in the UK don’t have contents insurance compared to 11% of homeowners. 
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<title>Towergate Health &amp; Protection appoints new Head of Marketing </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-appoints-new-head-of-marketing.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-appoints-new-head-of-marketing.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Towergate Health &amp; Protection has announced the appointment of Kate Kilpatrick as Head of Marketing to support the company’s growth ambitions. ]]></description>
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<title>HSBC Life spotlights added-value services to support mental health conversations</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/hsbc-life-spotlights-added-value-services-to-support-mental-health-conversations.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/hsbc-life-spotlights-added-value-services-to-support-mental-health-conversations.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by HSBC Life, 47% of advisers believe that continued financial stress, driven by the Cost-of-Living Crisis, will lead to substantial demand for medical guidance/advice offered by Added-Value Service Providers.]]></description>
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<title>RSA Insurance announce social mobility partnership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rsa-insurance-announce-social-mobility-partnership.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 12:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rsa-insurance-announce-social-mobility-partnership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, RSA Insurance has announced its latest partnership with UK Youth to promote social mobility and support young people starting their careers. ]]></description>
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<title>iPipeline appoints first-ever Chief Product Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/ipipeline-appoints-first-ever-chief-product-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 11:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[iPipeline has announced the appointment of Katie Kahl as its first-ever Chief Product Officer, to assist with the development and execution of product strategies across its portfolio.]]></description>
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<title>Canada Life reveals one in ten adults in the UK have travelled abroad for dentistry</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/canada-life-reveals-one-in-ten-adults-in-the-uk-have-travelled-abroad-for-dentistry.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 10:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Canada Life, nearly one in ten (9%) holidaymakers from the UK have travelled abroad for dentistry. 
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<title>Eleos to expand UK life insurance and income protection proposition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/eleos-to-expand-uk-life-insurance-and-income-protection-proposition.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/protection/eleos-to-expand-uk-life-insurance-and-income-protection-proposition.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The digital insurance provider, Eleos, offers ancillary benefits to customers and aims to partner with more financial brands in the UK.]]></description>
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<title>Reframe Cancer reveals cancer-related absence could cost UK economy £1.6bn in 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/reframe-cancer-reveals-cancer-related-absence-could-cost-uk-economy-16bn-in-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 14:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/reframe-cancer-reveals-cancer-related-absence-could-cost-uk-economy-16bn-in-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Reframe Cancer, cancer-related absence could cost UK businesses £1.6bn in 2024 alone.]]></description>
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<title>First2Protect appoints new Head of Business Development Operations</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/first2protect-appoints-new-head-of-business-development-operations.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/first2protect-appoints-new-head-of-business-development-operations.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[First2Protect has announced the appointment of Laura Thomas as Head of Business Development Operations. ]]></description>
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<title>MetLife UK finds 18% of employees failed to call in sick to avoid potential confrontation</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-uk-finds-18-of-employees-failed-to-call-in-sick-to-avoid-potential-confrontation.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 11:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife, 36% of employees in the UK chose not to call in sick as they didn’t think there was anyone to cover their workload.]]></description>
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<title>IPTF celebrate 7Families 10-year anniversary with educational film</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iptf-celebrate-7families-10-year-anniversary-with-educational-film.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 09:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iptf-celebrate-7families-10-year-anniversary-with-educational-film.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the Income Protection Taskforce (IPTF) has released a film to celebrate ten years since 7Families first launched in 2014.]]></description>
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<title>Legal &amp; General Wellbeing Advisory Board launch new burnout prevention approach</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/legal-and-general-wellbeing-advisory-board-launch-new-burnout-prevention-approach.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 20:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/legal-and-general-wellbeing-advisory-board-launch-new-burnout-prevention-approach.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Legal &amp; General’s (L&amp;G) Protection Wellbeing Advisory Board has introduced a new approach to burnout prevention, centred on a wellbeing partnership between employers and employees. ]]></description>
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<title>Richard Coulson set to support TMG Mortgage Network’s protection prospects</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/richard-coulson-set-to-support-tmg-mortgage-networks-protection-prospects.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/richard-coulson-set-to-support-tmg-mortgage-networks-protection-prospects.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[TMG Mortgage Network has announced that Richard Coulson will now support its protection proposition.]]></description>
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<title>GRiD welcomes HelloSelf as latest member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-welcomes-helloself-as-latest-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 08:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/grid-welcomes-helloself-as-latest-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Group Risk Development (GRiD) has added virtual provider of psychological therapy services, HelloSelf, to its ranks.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Health &amp; Protection appoint Chief Technology Officer</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-appoint-chief-technology-officer.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Towergate Health &amp; Protection has today announced the appointment of Andy Samuel as Chief Technology Officer.]]></description>
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<title>The Exeter paid 9,287 claims in 2023 </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-paid-9287-claims-in-2023.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/the-exeter-paid-9287-claims-in-2023.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last year, The Exeter paid 9,287 claims (93%) across its individual Life Insurance, Income Protection (IP), and other protection policies.]]></description>
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<title>HSBC Life launch IHT calculator to help advisers estimate customer liabilities </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/hsbc-life-launch-iht-calculator-to-help-advisers-estimate-customer-liabilities.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 10:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/hsbc-life-launch-iht-calculator-to-help-advisers-estimate-customer-liabilities.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, HSBC Life UK has launched an Inheritance Tax (IHT) calculator designed to estimate current and future customer liabilities, including gifting plans and increased asset values.]]></description>
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<title>PDG Claims Charter signatories slashed by half for 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pdg-claims-charter-signatories-slashed-by-half-for-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 08:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pdg-claims-charter-signatories-slashed-by-half-for-2024.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Protection Distributors Group (PDG) has announced Claims Charter signatories for 2024 after obtaining and assessing information on how insurers support claimants. ]]></description>
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<title>Cirencester Friendly appoints first-ever Proposition Manager</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-appoints-first-ever-proposition-manager.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 14:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-appoints-first-ever-proposition-manager.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cirencester Friendly has today announced the appointment of Victoria Clark as Proposition Manager – this is a newly created role.]]></description>
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<title>Wakam launches embedded insurance subsidiary in the UK following FCA &amp; PRA approvals</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/wakam-launches-embedded-insurance-subsidiary-in-the-uk-following-fca-and-pra-approvals.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/wakam-launches-embedded-insurance-subsidiary-in-the-uk-following-fca-and-pra-approvals.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Wakam has been approved as a licensed and regulated insurer by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) to support the launch of its new UK subsidiary, Wakam UK Ltd.]]></description>
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<title>Towergate Health &amp; Protection: 28% of employers say it’s getting harder to communicate with staff</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-28-of-employers-say-its-getting-harder-to-communicate-with-staff.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/towergate-health-and-protection-28-of-employers-say-its-getting-harder-to-communicate-with-staff.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Towergate Health &amp; Protection, 34% of employers have experienced growing interest in health &amp; wellbeing support amongst staff. To gauge the magnitude of this trend, only 40% of employers now consider higher salaries the most important consideration for potential employees. ]]></description>
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<title>RedArc announce GRiD membership </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/redarc-announce-grid-membership.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/redarc-announce-grid-membership.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, RedArc has announced its membership with Group Risk Development (GRiD) since added-value services are now an integral part of the group market.]]></description>
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<title>L&amp;G enhances Critical Illness Cover</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/landg-enhances-critical-illness-cover.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/landg-enhances-critical-illness-cover.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Legal &amp; General (L&amp;G) has updated its Critical Illness (CI) offering to reflect changing lifestyles and family structures in the UK.]]></description>
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<title>Adam Boone joins iPipeline as new CFO </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/adam-boone-joins-ipipeline-as-new-cfo.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, iPipeline has announced the appointment of Adam Boone as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), having previously built and scaled the global financial planning &amp; analysis (FP&amp;A) function for one of the largest technology investors in the world.]]></description>
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<title>M-Files: Insurance firms must be willing to invest in technology, but also to invest in themselves</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/m-files-insurance-firms-must-be-willing-to-invest-in-technology-but-also-to-invest-in-themselves.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[According to M-Files, the burden of work grows for insurance firms in line with market shocks, which is why the sector must ensure their data is structured and automated wherever possible.]]></description>
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<title>MorganAsh partners with FWD Research to support firms recording customer vulnerability</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/morganash-partners-with-fwd-research-to-support-firms-recording-customer-vulnerability.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/morganash-partners-with-fwd-research-to-support-firms-recording-customer-vulnerability.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[MorganAsh has partnered with FWD Research to further assist firms in achieving the vulnerability requirements outlined in the Consumer Duty, which will be included in board reports due in July 2024. ]]></description>
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<title>Amii announces new corporate member</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/amii-announces-new-corporate-member.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/amii-announces-new-corporate-member.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Usay Compare has become the latest corporate member of the Association of Medical Insurers &amp; Intermediaries (amii), hoping to find new ways to maintain and raise higher professional standards.]]></description>
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<title>Swiss Re finds UK economy has shrunk but the number of people insured has increased </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/swiss-re-finds-uk-economy-has-shrunk-but-the-number-of-people-insured-has-increased.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/swiss-re-finds-uk-economy-has-shrunk-but-the-number-of-people-insured-has-increased.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last week, Swiss Re published ‘Group Watch 2024’ which is based on data provided by product providers and experts from employee benefit consulting firms. ]]></description>
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<title>Aviva reveals average age for GIP claims was 48 years old in 2023</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-reveals-average-age-for-gip-claims-was-48-years-old-in-2023.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-reveals-average-age-for-gip-claims-was-48-years-old-in-2023.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last year, Aviva paid out more than £413mn in Group Protection claims - the insurer has paid more than £1.15bn in group claims over the last three years.]]></description>
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<title>Swiss Re launch AI-powered underwriting assistant</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/swiss-re-launch-ai-powered-underwriting-assistant.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Swiss Re has today launched an augmented version of its Life &amp; Health underwriting manual which has been continually ranked the industry’s #1 global underwriting manual based on the NMG Consulting study. ]]></description>
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<title>Canada Life finds 12% of adults in the UK have dentophobia</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/canada-life-finds-12-of-adults-in-the-uk-have-dentophobia.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/canada-life-finds-12-of-adults-in-the-uk-have-dentophobia.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Canada Life, 18% of adults in the UK have performed a dental procedure on themselves, with 6.5mn admitting to not having seen a dentist for more than five years.]]></description>
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<title>Breaking: Johnny Timpson resigns from Prime Minister’s Dementia Friendly Communities Champion Group over alleged DWP failings</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/breaking-johnny-timpson-resigns-from-prime-ministers-dementia-friendly-communities-champion-group-over-alleged-dwp-failings.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/breaking-johnny-timpson-resigns-from-prime-ministers-dementia-friendly-communities-champion-group-over-alleged-dwp-failings.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, The Guardian reported that a 92-year-old with dementia was told by the Department for Work &amp; Pensions (DWP) to repay £7k in disability allowance – over a third of her life savings – after failing to notify it about a change in her circumstances five years ago. ]]></description>
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<title>Scottish Widows appoints Eva Cairns as Head of Responsible Investment &amp; Stewardship</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-appoints-eva-cairns-as-head-of-responsible-investment-and-stewardship.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/scottish-widows-appoints-eva-cairns-as-head-of-responsible-investment-and-stewardship.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Scottish Widows has appointed Eva Cairns as Head of Responsible Investment &amp; Stewardship to achieve its ambitious net zero strategy.]]></description>
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<title>Reassured's panel paid 1,235 claims in the last twelve months</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/reassured-panel-paid-1235-claims-in-the-last-twelve-months.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/reassured-panel-paid-1235-claims-in-the-last-twelve-months.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last year, Reassured's panel paid £50,512,890 in Life and Critical Illness (CI) claims. ]]></description>
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<title>Unum UK reveals 78% of employees would resign in a stressful workplace</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/unum-uk-reveals-78-of-employees-would-resign-in-a-stressful-workplace.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/unum-uk-reveals-78-of-employees-would-resign-in-a-stressful-workplace.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by Unum UK, 57% of workers in the UK said that health &amp; wellbeing benefits would positively influence their decision to remain with their current employer. ]]></description>
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<title>Mortgage Advice Bureau adds Guardian to its protection panel</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mortgage-advice-bureau-adds-guardian-to-its-protection-panel.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/mortgage-advice-bureau-adds-guardian-to-its-protection-panel.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) has added Guardian Financial Services (Guardian) to its protection panel. ]]></description>
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<title>Employers aren’t immune to the repercussions of NHS waiting lists, so how are they fighting back?</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/employers-arent-immune-to-the-repercussions-of-nhs-waiting-lists-so-how-are-they-fighting-back.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/features/employers-arent-immune-to-the-repercussions-of-nhs-waiting-lists-so-how-are-they-fighting-back.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Emily Jones, Client Consulting Director at Broadstone, discusses the impact of extensive NHS waiting lists, underlying health conditions, and how employers are stepping into the healthcare gap.]]></description>
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<title>TMG Mortgage Network adds Source Insurance to GI panel</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[TMG Mortgage Network has today added Source Insurance to its General Insurance (GI) panel, reaffirming its market presence.]]></description>
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<title>Stonebridge turns the tide on “slim pickings” with new ASU partnership</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/stonebridge-turns-the-tide-on-slim-pickings-with-new-asu-partnership.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, Stonebridge has announced its latest partnership with Wessex Group, securing member firms access to its Homeowners Income Protection (HIP) offering.]]></description>
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<title>LV= reveal 6% rise in protection claims since 2022</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lv-reveal-6-rise-in-protection-claims-since-2022.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Last year, LV= paid over 8,000 claims across its individual Life Insurance, Critical Illness (CI), Income Protection (IP), and other protection policies.]]></description>
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<title>Cirencester Friendly adopts age-relevant approach when rating BMI for IP applications</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/cirencester-friendly-adopts-age-relevant-approach-when-rating-bmi-for-ip-applications.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Last week, Cirencester Friendly announced age-relevant changes to its Body Mass Index (BMI) rates so that more people can apply for Income Protection (IP).]]></description>
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<title>Brian Coulton appointed Business Development Director at First2Protect</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/brian-coulton-appointed-business-development-director-at-first2protect.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, First2Protect has announced the appointment of Brian Coulton as Business Development Director, underscoring the provider’s commitment to driving growth and innovation. ]]></description>
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<title>Steve Collinson: I really dislike the expression ‘part-time’ and the assumptions that come with that</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/steve-collinson-i-really-dislike-the-expression-part-time-and-the-assumptions-that-come-with-that.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Since 2019, Zurich Insurance has quadrupled (28% vs 104%) the number of employees hired on a part-time basis after altering their wording on job adverts to celebrate part-time, job shares, and flexible working across all departments.]]></description>
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<title>RSA Insurance announce new regional trading structure </title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/rsa-insurance-announce-new-regional-trading-structure.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, RSA Insurance (RSA) has confirmed its new regional trading structure ahead of NIG integration.]]></description>
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<title>Broadstone announces latest acquisition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/broadstone-announces-latest-acquisition.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, Broadstone has announced its latest acquisition of Vestigo Partners Limited (Vestigo), which is well regarded by its expanding and diverse customer base for high levels of quality, accuracy, expertise, and governance. ]]></description>
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<title>UnderwriteMe’s Protection Platform adds Vitality IP proposition &amp; multi-benefit discount</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/underwritemes-protection-platform-adds-vitality-ip-proposition-and-multi-benefit-discount.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, UnderwriteMe has announced the addition of Vitality’s Income Protection (IP) proposition to its Protection Platform, as well as new-found access to multi-benefit discounts. ]]></description>
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<title>Fruitful Insights: Men are more likely to show up to work while sick than become a primary caregiver</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/fruitful-insights-men-are-more-likely-to-show-up-to-work-while-sick-than-become-a-primary-caregiver.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research conducted by Fruitful Insights (produced in association with Yurtle), women are 50% more likely to become a caregiver and, on average, provide more significant care when they do. ]]></description>
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<title>Working To Wellbeing launch neurodiversity work support programme</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/working-to-wellbeing-launch-neurodiversity-work-support-programme.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, Working To Wellbeing has launched a new Neurodiversity Work Support Programme, designed to support neurodivergent individuals in the workplace.]]></description>
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<title>Iprism appoint new Non-Executive Director</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/iprism-appoint-new-non-executive-director.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, Iprism has announced the appointment of Adrian Saunders as its new Non-Executive Director (NED).]]></description>
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<title>MetLife: Only 38% of employees received paid sick leave in January 2024</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/metlife-only-38-of-employees-received-paid-sick-leave-in-january-2024.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[According to the latest research commissioned by MetLife UK, 52% of the UK workforce either took time off work or spent time away from their business due to ill-health or injury in January 2024.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich Insurance: Celebrating part-time working improved employee application figures overnight</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-insurance-celebrating-part-time-working-improved-employee-application-figures-overnight.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Since 2019, Zurich Insurance has quadrupled (28% vs 104%) the number of employees hired on a part-time basis after altering their wording on job adverts to celebrate part-time, job shares, and flexible working across all departments.]]></description>
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<title>Aviva completes AIG Life UK acquisition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/aviva-completes-aig-life-uk-acquisition.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, Aviva has announced that, following receipt of all necessary approvals, it has completed the acquisition of AIG Life UK from Corebridge Financial, Inc, for consideration of £453mn.]]></description>
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<title>Zurich Insurance pledges not to insure any future oil or gas projects</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/zurich-insurance-pledges-not-to-insure-any-future-oil-or-gas-projects.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[First reported by Bloomberg, Zurich Insurance has announced that it will no longer underwrite new oil or gas projects, as these investments fail to align with the insurer’s net zero by 2050 ambitions.]]></description>
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<title>PIB Employee Benefits announce latest provider acquisition</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/pib-employee-benefits-announce-latest-provider-acquisition.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, PIB Employee Benefits has announced its acquisition of benefit platform provider, YouatWork.]]></description>
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<title>Royal London improves underwriting limits for high-net-worth customers</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/royal-london-improves-underwriting-limits-for-high-net-worth-customers.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Today, Royal London has reaffirmed its commitment to growing the high-net-worth market by introducing vital changes to its underwriting limits.]]></description>
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<title>Yurtle: Caregivers are robbing from their future to pay for their present</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/yurtle-caregivers-are-robbing-from-their-future-to-pay-for-their-present.html</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 15:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/yurtle-caregivers-are-robbing-from-their-future-to-pay-for-their-present.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[On the 24th May 2023, the Carer’s Leave Bill, brought forward by Wendy Chamberlain MP, gained Royal Assent and became the Carer’s Leave Act 2023. The regulations for this Act confirm that it will come into force today (6th April 2024).]]></description>
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<title>LV: Over 60% of parents are worried about their child becoming seriously ill</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lv-over-60-of-parents-are-worried-about-their-child-becoming-seriously-ill.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/lv-over-60-of-parents-are-worried-about-their-child-becoming-seriously-ill.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[According to the latest LV ‘Reaching Resilience’ Report, two in three (67%) parents are worried about the prospect of their child becoming seriously ill, with 7% having already taken unpaid leave to care for their child during a period of ill-health or injury.]]></description>
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<title>OMS integrates with Source Insurance to improve customer experience</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/oms-integrates-with-source-insurance-to-improve-customer-experience.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<guid>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/oms-integrates-with-source-insurance-to-improve-customer-experience.html</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, One Mortgage System (OMS) has announced its latest full application programme interface integration with Source Insurance.]]></description>
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<title>Guardian issue first-ever IP annual policyholder emails</title>
<link>https://protectionreporter.co.uk/finance-news/guardian-issue-first-ever-ip-annual-policyholder-emails.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Guardian Financial Services (Guardian) issues first-ever Income Protection (IP) annual policyholder emails to encourage customers to evaluate their protection needs and speak to their financial adviser if circumstances have changed in the last twelve months.]]></description>
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