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William Russell launches platinum service
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (202+ words) William Russell has launched a new platinum service offering. The provider said it was aimed at elevating the top level of its international health plans and combined global cover with flexible, personalised support." A dedicated service team will act as…...
Quarter of young adults say finances hurting their mental health - The Exeter
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (451+ words) While young adults aged 25-to-34 are saving more than any other age group, they are also the most likely to report that their finances are negatively affecting their mental health. This is according to The Exeter's Consumer Health and Finance…...
UK lags peers in preventing and managing chronic health conditions - Zurich
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (767+ words) The UK is lagging behind its international peers in managing chronic health conditions, according to a report from Zurich. It's research found the UK was operating in a "chronic reality, where millions were living longer but spending years managing conditions…...
Tesco Insurance and Aviva to offer free life cover worth "15k to young families
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (442+ words) Tesco Insurance and Money Services has formed a partnership with Aviva to help families take their first step into protecting their life. The Free Parent Life Cover proposition will provide each parent with "15, 000 of free life cover for every child…...
National Friendly protection products added to Primis panel
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (218+ words) National Friendly's protection products are now available to advisers across the Primis Mortgage Network. Advisers within the network will now have access to the mutual's protection products, accident-only income protection, income protection and Friendly Shield. Primis is one of the…...
As mortgage pressures rise, financial resilience matters more than ever " Philo
6+ day, 52+ min ago (653+ words) There have been real reasons for optimism in the mortgage market. Inflation was easing, fixed rates were softening, and after years of sharp shocks, many homeowners dared to believe their finances might finally be becoming more predictable. That confidence did…...
Bluecrest to launch Work Health Confident tool and ROI calculator
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (505+ words) Health screening firm Bluecrest is launching two new tools aimed at aiding businesses in their decision making around health and wellbeing benefits. This is according to Dr Martin Thornton, chief medical officer at Bluecrest, who spoke at a lunchtime event…...
Telling stories helps cut mental health exclusions - Hamilton
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (369+ words) Enabling customers to tell their story about their mental health is key to reducing the likelihood that a mental health exclusion will be applied. This is according to Peter Hamilton, head of market engagement at Zurich (pictured), who spoke to…...
Royal London adds redundancy, seriously ill child and career break support to IP offering
1+ week, 1+ day ago (372+ words) Royal London has added several new features to its income protection offering designed to better reflect how people live and work today and to help advisers have more confident, relevant conversations about protection. Developed in partnership with advisers and shaped…...
Inclusive dress policy means I can express myself and not fit gender norms - Mia Pedlow, One Family
1+ week, 1+ day ago (759+ words) What have been your own experiences with regard to attitudes towards LGBTQ+ communities in the sector? As a lesbian working in financial services, my experience of attitudes towards LGBTQ+ communities has been positive." I've been at One Family for almost…...