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The government is to report on progress in attracting more reinsurance business to the UK at Budget 2015, according to yesterday's Autumn Statement.

The Chancellor's Autumn Statement has confirmed that the single settlement nil rate band on trusts will not come into effect in April 2015 following consultation responses.

Canada Life Group Insurance has made improvements to the ‘Canada Life Automated Self Service' administration system.

Health cash plan provider Health Shield has announced the launch of a Virtual GP Surgery, rewards website and further product enhancements.

The Chancellor's Autumn Statement has confirmed the £2bn payment for the NHS announced at the weekend as well as more money for GPs and carers.

The majority of expats enjoy a better quality of life, with 17.5% having a very much better quality of life, a survey by Now Health International has found.

Unum has moved its group protection policy administration to Mastek's Elixir system to integrate with broker and customer platforms more easily.

Aviva will consider another transformative acquisition once its takeover of Friends Life beds in, according to reports.

More patients are reporting a good overall A&E experience with the NHS, however many improvements remain to be made, a patient survey by the Care Quality Commission has found.

Exeter Family Friendly has launched a new private medical insurance (PMI) plan aimed at the entry-level market.