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#NHS cash benefits now à la mode as PMI providers tinker with #COVID19 conundrum
Latest updates from The Exeter and Vitality are welcome - but more needs to be done, say brokers https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/nhs-cash-benefits-now-a-la-mode-as-pmi-providers-tinker-with-covid-19-conundrum @_TheExeter @Vitality_UK @VitalityAdviser

#COVIDー19 Latest PMI provider and private hospital position statements. Strategy, advice and key measures https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/pmi/covid-19-pmi-provider-position-statements-latest

Research by @Collinson shows business travellers ‘in the dark’ about in-place assistance and security benefits. Companies should reinforce levels of support provided in post-coronavirus environment

https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/business/business-travellers-in-the-dark-about-assistance-and-security-provided-by-their-employer

.@ADVOGroup awarded globally-recognised information and cyber security accreditation. ISO rubber-stamp puts consultancy on 'level-playing field' with global advisory firms https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/business/advo-awarded-globally-recognised-information-and-cyber-security-protocol-accreditation

Almost a million apply for Universal Credit in a fortnight #Coronavirus crisis triggers unprecedented rush for benefits https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/business/almost-a-million-apply-for-universal-credit-in-a-fortnight

.@TheFCA asks lenders to freeze interest and loan repayments as #COVID19 debt woes loom for millions. Watchdog gives banks just days to come up with emergency lifeline https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/business/fca-asks-lenders-to-freeze-interest-and-loan-repayments-as-covid-19-debt-problems-spiral

Four million out of work ‘within the month’ in potential COVID-19 jobs bloodbath. Chancellor's generous rescue packages 'not enough to prevent an estimated 18% of SMEs going under, accountants say https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/business/four-million-out-of-work-within-the-month-in-potential-covid-19-jobs-bloodbath

#NHS cash benefits now à la mode as PMI providers tinker with #COVID19 conundrum
Latest updates from The Exeter and Vitality are welcome - but more needs to be done, say brokers https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/nhs-cash-benefits-now-a-la-mode-as-pmi-providers-tinker-with-covid-19-conundrum @_TheExeter @Vitality_UK @VitalityAdviser

UK a country ‘on eve of a financial crisis’ – even before #Coronavirus charity warns. Country already in grip of debt and savings nightmare https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/uk-a-country-on-eve-of-a-financial-crisis-even-before-coronavirus-charity-warns @TheMoneyCharity

Social care workers ‘told to go without’ anti-coronavirus protection gear. Private and not-for-profit care home operators failing in duty of care, @unisontheunion claims. https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/social-care-workers-told-to-go-without-anti-coronavirus-protection-gear

Homeworking specialist Sensée helps Bupa recruitment drive during #COVIDー19 crisis
Diversity a key feature of next-generation workforce https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/homeworking-specialist-sensee-helps-bupa-recruitment-drive-during-coronavirus-crisis @SenseeCareers @Bupa

#COVIDー19 crisis could see emergency ‘brake’ applied to National Living Wage hike
Hard-pressed care workers among those who could see pay rise delayed https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/business/covid-19-crisis-could-see-emergency-brake-applied-to-national-living-wage-hike

AXA Global Healthcare extends Virtual Doctor service during #Coronavirus crisis. Teladoc-provided telephone and video service now available to all members with Global Health Plans and Islands Health Plans https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/axa-global-healthcare-extends-virtual-doctor-service-during-coronavirus-crisis @AXAPPPhealth @AXAGlobalHealth

Health insurers flummoxed by private hospitals’ COVID-19 shutdown. Solutions still not forthcoming as elective procedures remain cancelled across the board https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/health-insurers-flummoxed-by-private-hospitals-covid-19-shutdown

Aspen Healthcare owner NMC Health appoints new chairman
Eight-strong UK private hospital group's embattled owner rings changes during 'difficult time' https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/aspen-healthcare-owner-nmc-health-appoints-new-chairman @aspenhealthuk

.@Mediclinic appoints former Lloyd’s boss Dame Inga Beale as chair. Insurance industry heavyweight joins board of major Spire Healthcare investor https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/business/major-spire-investor-mediclinic-appoints-former-lloyds-boss-dame-inga-beale-as-chair @Mediclinic @spirehealthcare

Individuals urged to discuss end-of-life wishes with family amid #COVID-19 crisis. Treatment wishes and financial affairs should be talked about https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/individuals-urged-to-discuss-end-of-life-wishes-with-family-amid-covid-19-crisis

#COVIDー19 "immunity passports" proposed in bid to get health workers back onto front line.
German researchers working hard to develop protocol https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/37538

Health insurers flummoxed by private hospitals’ #COVIDー19 shutdown. Solutions still not forthcoming as elective procedures remain cancelled across the board https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/health-insurers-flummoxed-by-private-hospitals-covid-19-shutdown

#COVIDー19 Latest PMI provider and private hospital position statements. Strategy, advice and key measures https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/pmi/covid-19-pmi-provider-position-statements-latest

AXA UK & Ireland appoints former PPP healthcare finance boss Amber Wilkinson to head strategy and comms. Roland Moquet named chief financial officer https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/axa-uk-ireland-appoints-former-ppp-healthcare-finance-boss-amber-wilkinson-to-head-strategy-and-comms

Howden warns employers of risk of cancelling benefits. EBC says businesses must not panic during #coronavirus https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/pmi/howden-warns-employers-of-risk-of-cancelling-benefits @Howden_UK @Howden_EB

#COVID19 One in four doctors in UK now absent from work
Most medics that are off aren't sick but are self-isolating https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/covid-19-one-in-four-doctors-in-uk-now-absent-from-work

#COVID19 – Latest PMI provider and private hospital position statements. Strategy, advice and key measures https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/pmi/covid-19-pmi-provider-position-statements-latest? @AvivaHealthB2B @AXAPPPhealth @Bupa @CignaUKHB @_TheExeter @Vitality_UK @BMIHealthcare @BupaCromHosp @CircleHealth @HCAHospitalsUK @NuffieldHealth

Generali donates ventilators to COVID-19-ravaged Lombardy
Insurer has set up a €100m emergency fund https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/generali-donates-ventilators-to-covid-19-ravaged-lombardy @GENERALI @GeneraliHealth

CII publishes #Coronavirus guide for advisers. Financial support available to advisers https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/cii-publishes-coronavirus-guide-for-advisers @CIIGroup

#COVID19 UK told to expect lockdown measures to last for six months https://www.healthinsuranceandprotection.com/healthcare/covid-19-uk-told-to-expect-lockdown-measures-to-last-for-six-months