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13/09/2023
Why is consumer behaviour so different when it comes to income protection?
In times of economic uncertainty, there is arguably no better time to protect ourselves against the unforeseen impact of illness or injury on our ability to earn a living. Yet, whilst overall sales of income protection insurance increased in 20221, they have not reached the same heights as other forms of insurance, especially considering the current increase in demand for health insurance.
03/04/2023
The new relationship between protection and mortgage advice
For many UK workers, recent months can be summed up in one word – challenging. The final quarter of 2022 was marked by inflation increases, rising interest rates, political turmoil, and a drop in mortgage approvals. In this article Steve Bryan looks at the new relationship between protection and mortgage advice.
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23/08/2023
Nearly half of remote GP appointments result in a referral
With the current wait for NHS treatments on the rise, it’s not always possible for patients to be seen when needed. With our member benefits app, HealthWise, our members have access to remote GP appointments where they can speak to a GP and get treated quicker, meaning they’ll feel better sooner too.
18/04/2023
The shape of health insurance in 2023
The private health insurance landscape is shifting in the UK as the cost of living crisis pinches budgets and prompts consumers to consider cutting costs.
30/06/2022
The value of remote GP services for referrals
Whether you have private health insurance or not, the beginning of a health journey usually starts with a GP appointment. However, not everybody can access a GP appointment when they need to. This article explores the value of remote GP services for referrals.
04/02/2022
Putting the value into ‘value added’
Value added services are by no means a new thing in our industry but finding published data on how your clients are using these services isn’t always easy. That’s why we’re excited to launch our second ‘HealthWise’ report.
17/01/2022
Mental health support isn’t just for Mondays.
Monday 17th January marks ‘Brew Monday’, an initiative by the Samaritans to encourage people to stay connected and catch-up over a cuppa. It’s a more positive approach to ‘Blue Monday’, the third Monday of January which is supposedly ‘the most difficult day of the year’. Whilst days such as ‘Blue Monday’ have helped raise awareness of mental health, it’s important to remember that we face mental health challenges all year round.
02/12/2021
Remote healthcare – a hot topic
Remote GP appointments have continued to be offered throughout 2021, so how have we continued to access these services and what has been the appetite for online or virtual appointments?
