The research also found more than 4.1 million hospital-initiated cancellations across 33 trusts.

Ian Meadows has joined Brightstar as senior equity release and protection consultant.

"The technology itself is only part of the equation," says Tim Stoves.

Dan Simpson steps into the role, having served as chief innovation officer at the mutual since 2021.

Pen Underwriting has joined the Source Home insurer panel.

Simon Thomas has stepped into the position at Source.

The appointments cover senior roles in distribution, technology and finance.

Mike Allison, director of protection at Paradigm Protect, explains why and how firms should centre Consumer Duty in light of the FCA’s Pure Protection Market...

'Adviser vs Client' by Terry Blackburn examines protection conversations through the lens of customer archetypes.

The products can be accessed through Prestige Underwriting’s Open & Direct brand.