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  Dr Anushka Patchava: "Five digital healthcare trends to watch our for"

  Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Vitality, Dr Anushka Patchava, talks us through the main areas of innovation within digital health technology spurred on by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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  Five ways financial advisers add value: Income Protection

  Director of Drewberry, Tom Conner, reveals some key reasons why financial advisers are so important in highlighting the need for income protection and communicating its value to clients.
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  CEO Viewpoint: Employers must embrace 'demand for different' or face losing staff

  Organisations need to bridge the significant gap that exists between homeworkers’ hopes and employer expectations, writes Vitality CEO Neville Koopowitz.
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  Five things you might not know about Vitality

  With the pandemic putting health, wellbeing and the need for protection into a whole new light, we reveal a handful of Vitality-related facts that we think advisers might like to know.
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  Clinically Speaking: The impact COVID-19 has had on both cancer care and mental health services

  Dr Anushka Patchava is joined by Jo Aggarwal, Founder & CEO of Wysa, and Krishna Moorthy, Surgeon and Co-Founder of OnkoHealth, to explore what impact COVID-19 has had on the delivery of cancer care and mental health services.
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  'Freedom day': How to ensure returning staff feel supported

  As workplaces reopen, here are some tips to easing employees back in a way that’s caring and inclusive.
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  Charlotte Gibson: "Gaining a better understanding is key to overcoming ESG challenges"

  Insights Hub caught up with Charlotte Gibson, Global Head of Client Management at Ninety One, to hear her top tips to improving client conversations around ESG investing.
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  Dr Ali Hasan: "The future of health insurance is now"

  From remote treatment to instant claims decisions, advisers can expect clients to demand the next-level of service from private medical insurers - not tomorrow but today.
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  The changing face of health insurance

  Increased demands on the healthcare system, rapid digital innovation, and added focus on health and wellbeing are contributing to a level of client interest in private medical insurance (PMI) not seen for many years.
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  Market and Fund Performance Commentary

  SEI's investment management team summarises market conditions and outlook over the year so far.
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  Five facts financial advisers should know about ESG investing

  Avoid guilt trips, take a balanced approach and watch out for “greenwashing”. Here are some useful tips to getting client conversations right around ESG.
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  Clinically Speaking: Long COVID. How we're supporting your clients

  In this video, we explore Long COVID (post-COVID syndrome), looking at the symptoms, how long it lasts and how the condition is diagnosed by GPs.
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  'Healthy Hybrid': Four lessons from lockdown

  In light of a recent report examining the workplace wellbeing challenges employers face post-lockdown, Pippa Andrews, Director of Corporate Business for Vitality, explores the areas that organisations most need to be aware of.
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  'Improving access to insurance is hugely important to us'

  As underwriting restrictions are rowed back, we find out about recent Vitality changes, why improving access to insurance is a priority and what’s next for advisers.
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  The incredible rise of ESG investing and why it is here to stay

  We investigate the unstoppable rise of ESG and how financial advisers are helping their clients to invest in way that is both sustainable and good for society.
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  Ways to implement 'Healthy Hybrid' into work as we enter another 'new normal'

  Our recent report in partnership with the RSA titled ‘Healthy Hybrid: A Blueprint for Business’ set out 10 recommendations to help employers deliver inclusive productivity gains for their business alongside a healthier, happier workforce.
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  Can wearable technology really benefit your client?

  We explore the ways that wearable devices and physical activities can help support the health and wellbeing of you and your clients.
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  How nature positively impacts our mental health and wellbeing

  With ‘Nature’ appearing as the theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we explore the science behind why being outside is good for you and your client’s mental health.
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  How technology is transforming the financial planning space

  With the pandemic spurring on rapid and widespread innovation, here Insights Hub highlights how five innovative trends are currently impacting the working lives of financial advisers.
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  How COVID-19 is shaping retirement and savings trends

  With the help of top financial advisers, we take a closer look at the impact of the pandemic on client conversations in the retirement and savings space.
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  How driving employees towards healthier lifestyles can help improve outcomes

  Businesses need to be more proactive in promoting healthier lifestyles among their employees, writes VitalityHealth managing director Dr Keith Klintworth.
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  Andy Philo: What are the benefits of Multi-Benefit?

  Insights Hub quizzes Vitality director of strategic partnerships Andy Philo about recent enhancements to our Multi-Benefit offering and how they will benefit advisers.
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  Why now is the time to talk about business protection

  Swiss Re’s Ron Wheatcroft, Vitality’s Karl Hewstone and corporate protection advice specialist Dave Richards share their views on the clear and present opportunity to discuss business protection with clients.
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  How Vitality engagement can reduce risk of COVID death

  Claims data from our parent company Discovery Group shows that engagement in the Vitality Programme could be a factor in saving lives during the pandemic – even for those with at least one underlying health condition as well as members over 60.
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