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AXA Health introduces customisable insurance plan

WEBAxa Health has introduced a customisable health insurance plan for individuals and families, allowing them to choose the cover for their specific needs. …

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Guide to how mental health cover has evolved in protection

WEBThe guide will also look at whether there is scope to embed mental health cover widely into CI policies, a debate which has been rumbling on for some time. It is …

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How protection can offer a mental health safety net

WEBBut in a cost of living crisis when anxiety and stress are rife, a protection policy can also offer a mental health safety net too. More than half of UK adults (28.4mn …

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In sickness and in wealth: why more advisers are talking about

WEB100 per cent of Britons will die; 9.1mn people (adults and children) are expected to get a critical illness (13.6 per cent of the total population), according to the …

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Guide to protection

WEBAnxiety, stress, depression caused by bereavement, work, or a significant life event can often be viewed as understandable reactions to someone's circumstances. Knowles …

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Wellbeing programmes must take into account employee challenges

WEBEmployers need to respond to employee challenges through their wellbeing programmes in 2024, according to Iain Laws, EO of Towergate Health & …

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What to consider when accessing pensions early due to ill-health

WEBIll-health access. Members may be able to access pensions at any age if they meet the ill-health condition. The minimum requirement for this is that the scheme …

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AXA Health marks one year anniversary of neurodiversity service

WEBBy Tom Dunstan. AXA Health is celebrating the one year anniversary of its neurodiversity assessment and support service. The service, which is available as part …

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Mental health support via apps vital for UK policyholders

WEBMembers of workplace protection schemes are using online mental health support services attached to their insurance policy more than ever, data has suggested. …

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Best practice among providers offering mental health cover

WEBMany providers offer cover for mental health but some are more comprehensive than others, and it often depends on the type of plans - whether it is a …

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'We must bang the drum for income protection and mental health'

WEBThe overall number of people reporting mental health problems has been rising as well, with a 20 per cent increase between 1993 and 2014 of common mental …

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What does the FCA's work on vulnerability mean for mental health

WEBThe FCA expects to see people with mental health issues treated fairly and consistently across financial services sectors. -- Andrew Wilkinson. He says: "The FCA’s …

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‘Regulation is impacting advisers’ mental health’

WEBBy Alina Khan. Regulation, such as the consumer duty, is taking a toll on advisers' mental health and wellbeing, according to Morven Grierson, compliance …

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How clients can take pension benefits early due to ill health

WEBEarly retirement through ill-health. An individual can take their pension benefits before the age of 55 if, due to ill health, they are unable to carry out their current …

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Lee Robertson: ‘Mental health struggles are more widespread in …

WEBLee Robertson, chief executive and founder of Octo Members Group, has said that mental health issues are "more widespread in the industry" than it may …

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What advisers need to know about ill-health early retirement …

WEBTrott says the most important consideration for any adviser looking at the issue of ill-health early retirement is the scheme rules, more than the HMRC guidance, …

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Aviva health check offers blood testing

WEBAviva recently announced its proposition and has differentiated itself by including a free annual health check. The test can be taken at home and involves the …

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Mortgage industry launches mental health charter

WEBThe mortgage industry has come together to launch a mental health charter, providing a framework for firms looking to support their staff’s mental health. The …

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What can I do if an employee goes Awol due to ‘ill health’

WEBFirst, you should hold a meeting with the employee to discuss his absence, giving him the chance to explain his reasons. While he has not produced any evidence …

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Aviva PMI customers experience long wait times

WEBA health policy and systems practitioner has complained after waiting over 2 hours and 30 minutes for a call to be answered by Aviva.

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How individual and group protection policies differ

WEBThe most obvious difference is the customer and their different motivations for purchase. In the case of group protection, the employer is the customer. They are …

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Insurance cold-calls under the spotlight

WEBA cold-calling firm has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be reviewing their life insurance policies. Advisers such as Alan Knowles, director of Cura …

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