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Here you will find a list of useful guides written by our team, alongside our selection of the latest industry news that is relevant to you. Our staff pride themselves on providing you with the most up to date research on the insurance products that we source for you.

The PPP – Insurance Underwriting

June 30, 2021

In the first episode of season 4, Kathryn welcomes special guest, Peter Maynard from Select X, to discuss underwriting manuals.

The PPP – Rehabilitation in Practice

June 17, 2021

This week Kathryn invites special guest, Chrissy Clark from Health Claims Bureau, to talk about rehabilitation services in practice.

The PPP nominated at the Quill Podcast Awards

June 14, 2021

The Practical Protection Podcast is nominated in the Best Health Podcast category, at the 2021 Quill Podcast Awards.

Cura become ambassadors for the #TalkSuicide campaign

June 9, 2021

Cura became ambassadors for the #TalkSuicide campaign earlier this year, on completion of suicide prevention training for all staff.

The PPP – Type 1 Diabetes

May 27, 2021

In this episode Kathryn and Matt discuss Type 1 Diabetes. How it affects the body, the potential complications that someone can experience and the insurance underwriting terms.

Early intervention is crucial for protection claims

May 21, 2021

Cura Managing Director, Kathryn Knowles, writes for FT Adviser on how early intervention is crucial for income protection claims.

Insurers join NHS waiting lists

May 19, 2021

Cura Managing Director, Kathryn Knowles, comments in The Times on the concerns about the length of time that doctors are taking to respond to insurers’ requests for customers’ medical information.

The PPP – Group Insurance

May 14, 2021

In this episode the focus is upon group insurance, special guest Katharine Moxham from GRiD (Group Risk Development) discusses this with Kathryn and Roy.

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