New data released by a leading health insurer shows the effect on life expectancy of reduced physical activity during lockdown.
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98% of protection claims are paid
With figures confirming that the protection industry pays out most claims it is difficult to understand why the general public are still not fully trusting, or embracing the need for protection.
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PMI insurers step up COVID-19 support
Health insurers have reacted positively to their members coping with the COVID-19 introducing new services, amending terms and conditions and offering new and improving existing financial benefits with Enhanced NHS cash benefits, online clinical centres, expanding virtual GP services and apps, and care pathways and rebate promises.
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Building mental and emotional resilience in the time of COVID-19
Aetna International’s Damian Lenihan discusses some practical ways to adapt to the uncertainty of the current climate.
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The right protection to support older workers
Paul Avis, Marketing Director, Canada Life Group Insurance has outlined thoughts on how organisations should better support their older employees. We republish his interesting article.
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Why cultural training is important ahead of international assignments
We feature an exclusive article by Janette Hiscock, UnitedHealthcare Global’s Europe CEO, who outlines why it is so important when sending staff overseas to take steps to avoid culture shock. Janette outlines what organisations should be aware of, and gives solutions.
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Mental Health: a top priority for Expats
Dr. Phil Sharples, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Global outlines why Mental Health should be a top priority for Expats and their employers giving practical advice and solutions.
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Is it normal?’ – Insurer unveils new focus on mental heath
Bupa UK has unveiled a new brand campaign which focuses on mental health and challenges what’s considered to be ‘normal’. Their aim is to normalise the need to seek support for mental health by offering reassurance that with over seven billion versions of ‘normal’ on this planet, there is no one type.
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Underwriting mental health issues
We republish an informative article in Cover Magazine where John Downes, underwriting & claims director for VitalityLife, investigates the challenges around underwriting those with a history of poor mental health.
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Viewpoint: What can employers do to support older workers?
In an article first published in Health and Protection magazine Canada Life’s Paul Avis: outlines why Protection is just one of the many benefits businesses need to think about.
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