Opinion

It has been confirmed that the Autumn Statement will take place at 12.30pm on Wednesday 23 November 2016. This is the first Autumn Statement under the new chancellor Philip Hammond. Jelf Employee Benefits sets out the employee benefits agenda.

Network Research's Clare Chamberlain discusses research into public attitudes to private healthcare and its complex relationship with the NHS.

Paul Avis discusses why group risk advisers should work with employers to identify and manage Presenteeism.

October marked Breast Cancer Awareness month, and whilst it is a sensitive topic that is difficult to discuss, it is a conversation that needs to happen and must be tackled head on, writes Steve Berry.

Protection sales still face uphill battle due to public misconception of payout rates, Drewberry Insurance's Tom Conner writes about his firm's recent consumer campaign.

Eoin Lyons discusses the FCA's feedback statement on Big Data and the issues to consider when risk profiling customers.

Johnny Timpson, protection specialist at Scottish Widows, speaks personally about the impact of childhood cancer on the family unit.

The Health Insurance Group's Brett Hill warns that new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requiring general insurance and therefore private medical insurance customers to shop around, may not be best for everyone.

The increasing number of price check services on offer may help to point clients in the direction of protection by saving them money in other areas, writes Kerry Nicolaides

Fiona Murphy urges the insurance industry to take a joined-up view and work together to meet the protection needs of renters.