Cover Magazine www.covermagazine.co.uk CMA clears Aviva/AIG Life acquisition <img alt="CMA clears Aviva/AIG Life acquisition " src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/81b55c5/5a6eeef3-d459-49eb-b0da-37cb20a6f836/0/iStock-1208012346-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Aviva of AIG Life. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/81b55c5/5a6eeef3-d459-49eb-b0da-37cb20a6f836/0/iStock-1208012346-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4190960/cma-clears-aviva-aig-life-acquisition https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4190960/cma-clears-aviva-aig-life-acquisition https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4190960/cma-clears-aviva-aig-life-acquisition Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:43:10 +0000 CIC knowledge gap widening: Vitality <img alt="CIC knowledge gap widening: Vitality" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/491b304/8546d6a7-1756-4e0b-9f05-8e81b01d3ee9/2/iStock-1211251035-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Research from Vitality shows that nearly half of critical illness cover (CIC) holders are not aware of the conditions they would be covered for if they needed to claim. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/491b304/8546d6a7-1756-4e0b-9f05-8e81b01d3ee9/2/iStock-1211251035-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4190235/cic-knowledge-gap-widening-vitality https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4190235/cic-knowledge-gap-widening-vitality https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4190235/cic-knowledge-gap-widening-vitality Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:49:34 +0000 Covering with a Conscience <img alt="Covering with a Conscience" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ef6550a/55bb4aa3-2fea-4766-9ed4-187cf23b37bf/4/iStock-1287248806-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Jaskeet Briah speaks to protection experts about best practices that can be implemented to safeguard customers in the age of Consumer Duty. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ef6550a/55bb4aa3-2fea-4766-9ed4-187cf23b37bf/4/iStock-1287248806-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4189779/covering-conscience https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4189779/covering-conscience https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4189779/covering-conscience Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:07:04 +0000 LV= posts profitable protection business <img alt="LV= posts profitable protection business" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/887ff33/b01e3857-289d-4d1e-8099-401bf6891bd2/0/iStock-1305170107-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Investment, protection and retirement specialist LV= announced its 2023 financial results, showing growth in protection profits of 50%, up to £30m. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/887ff33/b01e3857-289d-4d1e-8099-401bf6891bd2/0/iStock-1305170107-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4189259/lv-posts-profitable-protection-business https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4189259/lv-posts-profitable-protection-business https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4189259/lv-posts-profitable-protection-business Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:30:44 +0000 COVER Summit North: Gallery <img alt="COVER Summit North: Gallery" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/90e8dbe/15d084fc-60bf-4036-a0d5-d4f7cc22fb7e/4/122248DSC-6267-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The inaugural COVER Summit North took place on 21 March 2024, it was a day of networking, education and insights for the advisers in attendance. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/90e8dbe/15d084fc-60bf-4036-a0d5-d4f7cc22fb7e/4/122248DSC-6267-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4188690/cover-summit-north-gallery https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4188690/cover-summit-north-gallery https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4188690/cover-summit-north-gallery Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:44:50 +0000 Bupa renews deal for cancer care with GenesisCare <img alt="Bupa renews deal for cancer care with GenesisCare" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0b1fcc4/4c8664a4-2f56-4800-bd1a-ff7b0651e0a1/7/iStock-1445662656-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Bupa UK has renewed a partnership with private cancer care provider, GenesisCare UK, through a new four-year agreement, aiming to deliver fast access to cancer care for Bupa’s customers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0b1fcc4/4c8664a4-2f56-4800-bd1a-ff7b0651e0a1/7/iStock-1445662656-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4186637/bupa-renews-deal-cancer-care-gesiscare https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4186637/bupa-renews-deal-cancer-care-gesiscare https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4186637/bupa-renews-deal-cancer-care-gesiscare Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:31:25 +0000 FCA to review treatment of vulnerable customers <img alt="FCA to review treatment of vulnerable customers" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1230c67/0ca32824-c921-4533-a6bf-5c51a8c3078e/1/iStock-1437090010-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced it will be conducting a review into “ow firms are acting to understand and respond to the needs of customers in vulnerable circumstances.” <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1230c67/0ca32824-c921-4533-a6bf-5c51a8c3078e/1/iStock-1437090010-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4186610/fca-review-treatment-vulnerable-customers https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4186610/fca-review-treatment-vulnerable-customers https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4186610/fca-review-treatment-vulnerable-customers Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:53:04 +0000 DeadHappy closes doors to new life insurance customers <img alt="DeadHappy closes doors to new life insurance customers" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/aa1f946/7bbed11a-2b83-4302-9756-1d910d97b568/7/iStock-1346186316-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Life insurer, DeadHappy, has been told that it cannot accept new life insurance customers at the moment. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/aa1f946/7bbed11a-2b83-4302-9756-1d910d97b568/7/iStock-1346186316-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4186492/deadhappy-closes-doors-life-insurance-customers https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4186492/deadhappy-closes-doors-life-insurance-customers https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4186492/deadhappy-closes-doors-life-insurance-customers Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:29:07 +0000 L&G Mortgage Club launches protection referral tool for advisers <img alt="L&amp;G Mortgage Club launches protection referral tool for advisers" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5a83d30/35614a93-54ab-42fb-83b5-25eaaadcdd91/6/iStock-1471455154-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Legal & General (L&G) Mortgage Club has launched its Referral Pro tool, a referral service designed to help advisers meet individual customer needs and align with Consumer Duty regulations. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5a83d30/35614a93-54ab-42fb-83b5-25eaaadcdd91/6/iStock-1471455154-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4185910/mortgage-club-launches-protection-referral-tool-advisers https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4185910/mortgage-club-launches-protection-referral-tool-advisers https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4185910/mortgage-club-launches-protection-referral-tool-advisers Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:32:15 +0000 £22m paid out by MetLife UK <img alt="£22m paid out by MetLife UK " src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7aa7b23/a66369a8-3799-4867-9e5e-377226453be3/0/iStock-1138452719-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> MetLifeUK has paid out over £22m in the last 12 months, with nearly 24,000 claims approved and paid to its individual protection customers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7aa7b23/a66369a8-3799-4867-9e5e-377226453be3/0/iStock-1138452719-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4186043/gbp22m-paid-metlife-uk https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4186043/gbp22m-paid-metlife-uk https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4186043/gbp22m-paid-metlife-uk Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:30:11 +0000 EDI has a positive impact on business: CII <img alt="EDI has a positive impact on business: CII" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/dffc57a/c5b1faf3-d267-4926-a1e8-e4beed3029c0/2/iStock-1434337731-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Chartered Insurance Institute’s (CII) 2023 Corporate Chartered Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) survey has data which highlights the business case for EDI. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/dffc57a/c5b1faf3-d267-4926-a1e8-e4beed3029c0/2/iStock-1434337731-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4184859/edi-positive-impact-business-cii https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4184859/edi-positive-impact-business-cii https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4184859/edi-positive-impact-business-cii Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:00:09 +0000 AIG releases value-add stats <img alt="AIG releases value-add stats" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/698395e/98700c0b-e721-4c53-bd81-8bd6b4e75f7d/0/iStock-1250580501-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> AIG Life has released its usage statistics of its value-added services, with a specific focus on its Smart Health wellbeing service. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/698395e/98700c0b-e721-4c53-bd81-8bd6b4e75f7d/0/iStock-1250580501-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4184117/aig-releases-value-add-stats https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4184117/aig-releases-value-add-stats https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4184117/aig-releases-value-add-stats Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:49:27 +0000 Ann-Marie O'Dea replaces Stuart Tragheim as AFM chair <img alt="Ann-Marie O&#39;Dea replaces Stuart Tragheim as AFM chair" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/95feea0/c48d74a0-4337-445f-9b0a-c6b9238ed441/1/Ann-Marie-O-Dea-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Ann-Marie O’Dea, chief executive officer, Shepherds Friendly, has been named chair of the Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM) board. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/95feea0/c48d74a0-4337-445f-9b0a-c6b9238ed441/1/Ann-Marie-O-Dea-185x114.png https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4180415/ann-marie-odea-replaces-stuart-tragheim-afm-chair https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4180415/ann-marie-odea-replaces-stuart-tragheim-afm-chair https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4180415/ann-marie-odea-replaces-stuart-tragheim-afm-chair Fri, 1 Mar 2024 12:14:53 +0000 Royal London names Peter Josse as group chief operating officer <img alt="Royal London names Peter Josse as group chief operating officer" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3ced72d/4309a151-5338-43bc-bca2-0ac78f37dc66/8/Peter-Josse-Headshot-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Peter Josse will join Royal London as group chief operating officer on 4 March, reporting to group chief executive officer, Barry O’Dwyer. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3ced72d/4309a151-5338-43bc-bca2-0ac78f37dc66/8/Peter-Josse-Headshot-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4179883/royal-london-names-peter-josse-group-chief-operating-officer https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4179883/royal-london-names-peter-josse-group-chief-operating-officer https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4179883/royal-london-names-peter-josse-group-chief-operating-officer Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:01:36 +0000 Long-term sickness costing economy £66.3bn by 2030: Zurich <img alt="Long-term sickness costing economy £66.3bn by 2030: Zurich" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/73e9b1f/6fd92307-2ac6-4c3e-8f33-b16dea0daffe/4/Peter-Hamilton-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The cost of long-term sick leave is set to almost to double by 2030, costing the economy £66.3bn a year in lost productivity, according to a study by Zurich and the Centre for Economics and Business Research. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/73e9b1f/6fd92307-2ac6-4c3e-8f33-b16dea0daffe/4/Peter-Hamilton-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4179036/long-term-sickness-costing-economy-gbp66-3bn-2030-zurich https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4179036/long-term-sickness-costing-economy-gbp66-3bn-2030-zurich https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4179036/long-term-sickness-costing-economy-gbp66-3bn-2030-zurich Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:17:53 +0000 AXA Health expands healthcare access with HBSUK acquisition <img alt="AXA Health expands healthcare access with HBSUK acquisition" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/72618ac/74b6ba34-b848-440c-acac-ddd6eb4438e0/11/iStock-1680656898-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> AXA Health has acquired online outpatient service provider Healthcare Business Solutions UK (HBSUK) UK, expanding direct access to clinician care for AXA Health members. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/72618ac/74b6ba34-b848-440c-acac-ddd6eb4438e0/11/iStock-1680656898-1-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4178068/axa-health-expands-healthcare-access-hbsuk-acquisition https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4178068/axa-health-expands-healthcare-access-hbsuk-acquisition https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4178068/axa-health-expands-healthcare-access-hbsuk-acquisition Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:57:25 +0000 Lloyds Bank reports 5% increase in protection take-up <img alt="Lloyds Bank reports 5% increase in protection take-up" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/418dda5/62d7e252-9cd9-465e-92f5-b955dcc4dc2d/6/iStock-1180005335-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Lloyds Banking Group has reported that in branch take-up rates for protection policies increased 5% year-on-year for customers who have completed a mortgage. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/418dda5/62d7e252-9cd9-465e-92f5-b955dcc4dc2d/6/iStock-1180005335-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4178047/lloyds-bank-reports-increase-protection https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4178047/lloyds-bank-reports-increase-protection https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4178047/lloyds-bank-reports-increase-protection Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:31:37 +0000 Vitality joins CIExpert's IP Insights Zone <img alt="Vitality joins CIExpert&#39;s IP Insights Zone" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ca07ac2/302e5344-e504-40ef-b41a-257908557182/2/iStock-1408428966-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> CIExpert has added Vitality’s income protection (IP) plan to its Insights Zone, available to all CIExpert subscribers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ca07ac2/302e5344-e504-40ef-b41a-257908557182/2/iStock-1408428966-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4177232/vitality-joins-ciexperts-ip-insights-zone https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4177232/vitality-joins-ciexperts-ip-insights-zone https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4177232/vitality-joins-ciexperts-ip-insights-zone Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:24:47 +0000 Provider satisfaction dropped 8% in 2023 <img alt="Provider satisfaction dropped 8% in 2023" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/498177b/02894bf3-d43e-4d38-9d98-12da70feebff/11/COVER-Protection-Service-Review-article-image-Option-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Satisfaction with providers across the board is worsening significantly, according to Defaqto’s Protection Service Review 2024. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/498177b/02894bf3-d43e-4d38-9d98-12da70feebff/11/COVER-Protection-Service-Review-article-image-Option-1-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/analysis/4174518/provider-satisfaction-dropped-2023 https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/analysis/4174518/provider-satisfaction-dropped-2023 https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/analysis/4174518/provider-satisfaction-dropped-2023 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:16:53 +0000 Stuart Tragheim steps down as Holloway Friendly chief executive <img alt="Stuart Tragheim steps down as Holloway Friendly chief executive" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3593ad9/6728caa2-6b57-4ad1-87d4-47c00c236367/2/Stuart-Tragheim-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Holloway Friendly has announced that Stuart Tragheim will step down as its chief executive after seven and a half years in the role. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3593ad9/6728caa2-6b57-4ad1-87d4-47c00c236367/2/Stuart-Tragheim-185x114.png https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4173954/stuart-tragheim-steps-holloway-friendly-chief-executive https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4173954/stuart-tragheim-steps-holloway-friendly-chief-executive https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4173954/stuart-tragheim-steps-holloway-friendly-chief-executive Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:48:28 +0000 Dentists' Provident pays out £5.2 million in 2023 <img alt="Dentists&#39; Provident pays out £5.2 million in 2023" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c05cd03/85a7a03f-d824-4fe5-ba4c-d3e75e5a419f/6/iStock-1757967583-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Dentists’ Provident paid out 99% of claims to members last year, totalling £5.2 million. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c05cd03/85a7a03f-d824-4fe5-ba4c-d3e75e5a419f/6/iStock-1757967583-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4173421/dentists-provident-pays-gbp-million-2023 https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4173421/dentists-provident-pays-gbp-million-2023 https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4173421/dentists-provident-pays-gbp-million-2023 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:48:15 +0000 Aviva's mental health claims for children and young people rise 25% <img alt="Aviva&#39;s mental health claims for children and young people rise 25%" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0a1fdb5/62a12b46-a5ba-4ec8-ba78-ffd75ca16158/3/iStock-1367127142-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Aviva has reported a 25% year-on-year increase in the number of children and young people who sought support last year via its mental health pathway. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0a1fdb5/62a12b46-a5ba-4ec8-ba78-ffd75ca16158/3/iStock-1367127142-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4173014/avivas-mental-health-claims-children-people-rise https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4173014/avivas-mental-health-claims-children-people-rise https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4173014/avivas-mental-health-claims-children-people-rise Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:41:22 +0000 Investigation on Aviva takeover of AIG Life launched by CMA <img alt="Investigation on Aviva takeover of AIG Life launched by CMA" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8ebe99b/0d170214-cc8f-4a0f-99e7-dd0c59d57831/5/iStock-1213301969-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Aviva’s acquisition of AIG Life UK, in what formed a £460 million deal. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8ebe99b/0d170214-cc8f-4a0f-99e7-dd0c59d57831/5/iStock-1213301969-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4172219/investigation-aviva-takeover-aig-life-launched-cma https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4172219/investigation-aviva-takeover-aig-life-launched-cma https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4172219/investigation-aviva-takeover-aig-life-launched-cma Fri, 9 Feb 2024 11:32:05 +0000 Nearly nine in 10 claims handlers impacted by distressing claims: CII <img alt="Nearly nine in 10 claims handlers impacted by distressing claims: CII" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/034e22e/42882e3b-bcf4-45c4-8055-fc76c1666ab4/2/iStock-1187594718-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Nearly nine in 10 (86%) claim handlers have experienced negative emotions after handling a distressing claim, including guilt, sadness, panic, anxiety and personal triggers, the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has found. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/034e22e/42882e3b-bcf4-45c4-8055-fc76c1666ab4/2/iStock-1187594718-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4171169/nearly-claims-handlers-impacted-distressing-claims-cii https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4171169/nearly-claims-handlers-impacted-distressing-claims-cii https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4171169/nearly-claims-handlers-impacted-distressing-claims-cii Wed, 7 Feb 2024 10:32:12 +0000 Royal London names L&G's Fiona Wynn as head of protection proposition <img alt="Royal London names L&amp;G&#39;s Fiona Wynn as head of protection proposition" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/356bb8c/a143aea5-fb31-4777-b823-541692733921/1/Fiona-Wynn-Royal-London-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Royal London has appointed Legal & General’s Fiona Wynn as its head of protection proposition to support its growth plans, which are focused on the high net worth and business protection space. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/356bb8c/a143aea5-fb31-4777-b823-541692733921/1/Fiona-Wynn-Royal-London-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4170648/royal-london-names-gs-fiona-wynn-head-protection-proposition https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4170648/royal-london-names-gs-fiona-wynn-head-protection-proposition https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4170648/royal-london-names-gs-fiona-wynn-head-protection-proposition Tue, 6 Feb 2024 12:06:40 +0000 AXA UK gender pay gap narrows for fifth consecutive year <img alt="AXA UK gender pay gap narrows for fifth consecutive year" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/06551ae/a7157396-0c3d-491f-b345-b9f642988829/7/iStock-1336695521-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> AXA UK has reported a narrowing trend for its median pay gap and median bonus gap for the fifth consecutive year. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/06551ae/a7157396-0c3d-491f-b345-b9f642988829/7/iStock-1336695521-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4170670/axa-uk-gender-pay-gap-narrows-fifth-consecutive https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4170670/axa-uk-gender-pay-gap-narrows-fifth-consecutive https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4170670/axa-uk-gender-pay-gap-narrows-fifth-consecutive Tue, 6 Feb 2024 10:56:14 +0000 The state of AI, automation and accessibility <img alt="The state of AI, automation and accessibility " src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5763794/028602b5-c58a-4fed-8698-6ac6de486d0b/9/iStock-1466243151-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In the final of this two-part series, Jaskeet Briah speaks to Julien Descombes, Swiss Re’s chief underwriting officer for life and health reinsurance (L&H) and Natalie Kelly, head of L&H global underwriting, claims and research and development, about technology, the automation of life insurance processes and the accessibility of insurance. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5763794/028602b5-c58a-4fed-8698-6ac6de486d0b/9/iStock-1466243151-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4170375/ai-automation-accessibility https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4170375/ai-automation-accessibility https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4170375/ai-automation-accessibility Mon, 5 Feb 2024 12:33:16 +0000 HSBC Life introduces underwriting changes for mental health <img alt="HSBC Life introduces underwriting changes for mental health" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4e6405e/8d158bc9-e05c-4db1-adf2-2e5bce458b67/2/iStock-1445681417-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> HSBC Life UK has introduced new digital rules for mental illness disclosures made during applications for life and critical illness cover. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4e6405e/8d158bc9-e05c-4db1-adf2-2e5bce458b67/2/iStock-1445681417-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4169252/hsbc-life-introduces-underwriting-changes-mental-health https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4169252/hsbc-life-introduces-underwriting-changes-mental-health https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4169252/hsbc-life-introduces-underwriting-changes-mental-health Thu, 1 Feb 2024 09:23:24 +0000 Is excess mortality here to stay? <img alt="Is excess mortality here to stay?" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f231bcf/3d3537a8-fe13-4f46-af5c-5ffc6c9df251/1/iStock-1321165961-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Jaskeet Briah speaks to Julien Descombes, chief underwriting officer for life and health (L&H) reinsurance, Swiss Re; and Natalie Kelly, head of L&H global underwriting, claims and research and development, about the reinsurer’s outlook on the L&H insurance market in the first piece of this two-part feature. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f231bcf/3d3537a8-fe13-4f46-af5c-5ffc6c9df251/1/iStock-1321165961-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4168862/excess-mortality-stay https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4168862/excess-mortality-stay https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4168862/excess-mortality-stay Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:50:51 +0000 HSBC Life's Barker: Why value is my theme of the year for 2024 <img alt="HSBC Life&#39;s Barker: Why value is my theme of the year for 2024" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5250ab9/7b5a7a51-ce33-4545-8948-06156d382812/14/Mitch-Barker-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Last year proved to be one of the more uncertain, challenging years from both a social and economic point of view, notwithstanding the profound impact of COVID. Very few industry outlooks at the start of 2023 would have been anywhere near correct with both worries about inflation and the expectation of a recession cooling. 2024 is looking, at least in early January, similarly hard to define, writes Mitchell Barker, head of product and chief distribution officer at HSBC Life UK. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5250ab9/7b5a7a51-ce33-4545-8948-06156d382812/14/Mitch-Barker-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/opinion/4165358/hsbc-lifes-barker-value-theme-2024 https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/opinion/4165358/hsbc-lifes-barker-value-theme-2024 https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/opinion/4165358/hsbc-lifes-barker-value-theme-2024 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:35:42 +0000 Guardian launches new life cover for clients focused on price <img alt="Guardian launches new life cover for clients focused on price" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/629783c/9659b89d-5bf5-486d-9f6d-d1b999d87e36/9/iStock-1617692092-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Guardian is expanding its product range with the launch of a new “low-cost” life insurance product, Life Essentials, in the coming weeks. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/629783c/9659b89d-5bf5-486d-9f6d-d1b999d87e36/9/iStock-1617692092-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4161487/guardian-launches-life-cover-clients-focused-price https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4161487/guardian-launches-life-cover-clients-focused-price https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4161487/guardian-launches-life-cover-clients-focused-price Tue, 9 Jan 2024 09:11:27 +0000 Provider predictions: What lies in store for protection in 2024? <img alt="Provider predictions: What lies in store for protection in 2024?" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/545e41a/37e20fb8-d80b-44ed-bee0-b80b1b3953c8/4/iStock-1252043344-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> COVER approached the protection industry to uncover the hopes, predictions and expectations of providers for the next 12 months. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/545e41a/37e20fb8-d80b-44ed-bee0-b80b1b3953c8/4/iStock-1252043344-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4159912/provider-predictions-lies-store-protection-2024 https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4159912/provider-predictions-lies-store-protection-2024 https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4159912/provider-predictions-lies-store-protection-2024 Fri, 5 Jan 2024 09:52:01 +0000 Please Sir, can I have some more… for the protection industry <img alt="Please Sir, can I have some more… for the protection industry" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e131580/d87c4b77-ca18-4959-80d3-265a1a2c80a1/21/Peter-Hamilton-small-roi-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Charles Dickens' novel ‘Oliver Twist' reflects on finding examples of good in troubled times, writes Peter Hamilton, head of market engagement at Zurich. Focusing on our own industry in the context of so much happening in the outside world might seem parochial, but I do believe we are a force for good. What might we ask for more of in 2024? Here are just a few thoughts. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e131580/d87c4b77-ca18-4959-80d3-265a1a2c80a1/21/Peter-Hamilton-small-roi-1-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/opinion/4160121/sir-protection-industry https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/opinion/4160121/sir-protection-industry https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/opinion/4160121/sir-protection-industry Thu, 4 Jan 2024 10:46:18 +0000 Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc awarded damehood <img alt="Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc awarded damehood " src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c062138/930ae27d-0ecb-4e8d-8625-1acaa34f37cf/11/Amanda-Blanc-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Aviva's group chief executive officer Amanda Blanc has been awarded a damehood in the King’s New Year Honours List. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c062138/930ae27d-0ecb-4e8d-8625-1acaa34f37cf/11/Amanda-Blanc-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4159768/aviva-ceo-amanda-blanc-awarded-damehood https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4159768/aviva-ceo-amanda-blanc-awarded-damehood https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4159768/aviva-ceo-amanda-blanc-awarded-damehood Tue, 2 Jan 2024 09:30:19 +0000 Legal & General partners with Co-op Insurance <img alt="Legal &amp; General partners with Co-op Insurance" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/92a8ac6/9513c05f-1a5b-4c7e-86b2-e4b8892ad19e/5/iStock-1020863514-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Legal & General has partnered with Co-op Insurance to offer members and customers its Life Insurance and Decreasing Life Insurance cover, with or without Critical Illness Cover, and Over 50s Fixed Life Insurance. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/92a8ac6/9513c05f-1a5b-4c7e-86b2-e4b8892ad19e/5/iStock-1020863514-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4158065/legal-partners-op-insurance https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4158065/legal-partners-op-insurance https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4158065/legal-partners-op-insurance Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:51:29 +0000 CII chief executive Alan Vallance to step down earlier than expected <img alt="CII chief executive Alan Vallance to step down earlier than expected" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5fecd28/ed6885ff-4306-43bc-ab6f-e0c26dfb94d1/5/Alan-Vallance-1-roi-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) chief executive (CEO) Alan Vallance is due to step down from his role earlier than previously announced. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5fecd28/ed6885ff-4306-43bc-ab6f-e0c26dfb94d1/5/Alan-Vallance-1-roi-1-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4157994/cii-chief-executive-alan-vallance-step-earlier-expected https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4157994/cii-chief-executive-alan-vallance-step-earlier-expected https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4157994/cii-chief-executive-alan-vallance-step-earlier-expected Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:15:53 +0000 Bupa rolls out new wellbeing services for policyholders <img alt="Bupa rolls out new wellbeing services for policyholders" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/30a6bea/91b787e4-6554-4627-91a5-3cef73e8d5ae/17/iStock-1272715286-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Bupa UK Insurance is rolling out new preventative and proactive wellbeing products and services for all its health insurance policyholders, which will be available from January 2024. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/30a6bea/91b787e4-6554-4627-91a5-3cef73e8d5ae/17/iStock-1272715286-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4150124/bupa-rolls-wellbeing-services-policyholders https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4150124/bupa-rolls-wellbeing-services-policyholders https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4150124/bupa-rolls-wellbeing-services-policyholders Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:57:11 +0000 Consumer Duty brings a long overdue shake up in the industry <img alt="Consumer Duty brings a long overdue shake up in the industry" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/02d8fd3/91ee90a0-bcd4-4bd6-8548-22f611959698/3/Dom-Grinstead-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Dominic Grinstead, chief executive of MetLife UK, explores what the impact of Consumer Duty could be across the industry to meet protection customers' changing communication needs. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/02d8fd3/91ee90a0-bcd4-4bd6-8548-22f611959698/3/Dom-Grinstead-185x114.jpg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/opinion/4148320/consumer-duty-brings-long-overdue-shake-industry https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/opinion/4148320/consumer-duty-brings-long-overdue-shake-industry https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/opinion/4148320/consumer-duty-brings-long-overdue-shake-industry Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:15:26 +0000 COVER Protection & Health Summit 2023: In Pictures <img alt="COVER Protection &amp; Health Summit 2023: In Pictures" src="https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/61f3c57/825a44cd-4602-4273-9b47-a106e48deeab/6/2023-11-02-Cover-Summit-Jono-Blackham-Photography-092-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/api/v1/wps/61f3c57/825a44cd-4602-4273-9b47-a106e48deeab/6/2023-11-02-Cover-Summit-Jono-Blackham-Photography-092-185x114.jpeg https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4142050/cover-protection-health-summit-2023-pictures https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4142050/cover-protection-health-summit-2023-pictures https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/feature/4142050/cover-protection-health-summit-2023-pictures Fri, 3 Nov 2023 13:53:16 +0000