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Denplan has ‘strongly disagreed' with the Advertising Standard Agency's (ASA) decision that the insurer's recent ‘Doitforyourselfie' TV advert was misleading for viewers.

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld complaints and prevented further broadcasts of a recent Denplan TV advert described as "misleading" by consumers who highlighted that cosmetic dentistry was not covered by the dental insurer.

A study by Bupa of UK consumers has revealed that nearly two-thirds (63%) do not know the basic functions of their kidneys and over two-fifths (44%) are unaware of the basic functions of their lungs.

Now Healthcare Group has made history by delivering a consultation from a long-haul flight using its smartphone-based video technology, with medicines delivered to the patient's hotel within hours of diagnosis.

Holloway Friendly paid 96.9% of all income protection claims in 2015, an increase of almost 1% over the 96% paid out in 2014.

CIExpert has upgraded its website to allow advisers to make comparisons between new and existing policies when reviewing the merits of replacing a client's existing policy.

Private medical insurance consolidator Chase Templeton has continued its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of Leeds-based Independent Health Insurance Services Ltd.

The Exeter has said last year's rebrand increased new business by almost 20% compared to the first three quarters of the year.

Zurich UK Life has announced the appointment of Helen Pickford as chief financial officer (CFO).

NHS England's taskforce on mental health has set out a five-year plan for NHS mental health services, as well as other bodies and services involved in the support of people with mental health problems.