Data Driven Insights (DDI), a leader in healthcare market research headquartered in London, has unveiled a significant team expansion to address the deepening dental crisis in the UK. This move aligns with DDI’s sustained commitment to delivering comprehensive analytical support to the healthcare industry, with a keen focus on the hurdles dental practices are currently facing.

In light of the mounting demands within the dental industry, DDI’s decision to enlarge its team reflects its resolve to aid dental practices in overcoming the intricacies of patient management and care during these turbulent times. Utilising advanced data analytics, DDI plays a critical role in unveiling pivotal market trends, patient demands, and avenues for dental practices to efficiently increase their patient base.

James Leggett, the Managing Director of Data Driven Insights, remarked: “The current dental crisis in the UK requires a proactive and informed approach. Our team expansion enhances our capability to support dental practices in understanding and meeting the evolving needs of their patients. We are not just analysing data; we are part of a vital process that helps dental practices grow and provide essential services to more patients in need.”

DDI transcends the boundaries of conventional market research by serving as a strategic ally to dental practices. Through the provision of actionable insights, they empower dental practices to refine their offerings, extend their reach to more patients, and navigate the dynamic healthcare environment successfully. This strategic partnership cements DDI’s position as a valued consultant within the healthcare domain.

The augmentation of DDI’s workforce signifies their dedication to maintaining a leading edge in healthcare market research. With an expanded and diverse team, DDI is poised to furnish dental practices with in-depth, timely, and focused insights, vital for thriving in the current competitive landscape.

To discover more about Data Driven Insights and their contributions to the dental market in the UK, consider reading their latest whitepaper today or visiting ddinsights.io

Today marks the launch of blip, an insurtech startup in the UK, dedicated to providing small businesses with affordable insurance options coupled with an innovative profit-sharing scheme. blip makes setbacks manageable, ensuring that any mishap is merely a minor hiccup.

As a fully digital insurance service, blip is revolutionising the industry by offering up to 10% of total policy premiums back to its customers through a profit-sharing arrangement. This initiative allows members of blip to enjoy savings, partake in the company’s profits, and benefit from being part of an online community focused on business growth.

In collaboration with the European insurance giant Wakam, blip integrates a comprehensive technology solution with its unique distribution platform, offering competitively priced, straightforward small business insurance. blip stands out by offering policies that are concise, with less than half the length of those offered by competitors.

blip’s journey is supported by Pro MGA Global Solution, a specialist in nurturing insurance ventures, ensuring compliance and regulatory adherence for blip. The startup is also in partnership with McLarens, a global leader in claims services, aligned with blip’s commitment to high-quality client outcomes, providing extensive Third Party Administration (TPA) and loss adjusting services.

Gary Ross, the visionary behind blip, stated, “We are using our digital-first platform to cut costs and pass on the savings to our policy holders through our profit-sharing model. We want to empower our customers and build back trust between policyholder and provider through greater transparency and sharing in the profits. Exceptional service is a given. We are taking insurance back to first principles, where the losses of the few are paid by the premiums of the many.”

Ross further elaborated, “blip is a new way to think about insurance that does more than just protect your business. The UK is facing a cost-of-living crisis and small businesses are being pressured by rising inflation and interest rates so there is a need to get more from your insurance. Building a community of like-minded small business owners, blip provides tools to help you succeed and grow.”

Danny Maleary, CEO of Pro, expressed his enthusiasm, “We are excited to be supporting the launch of blip’s digital-first insurance platform in the UK. Digital transformation is putting the need for the insurance industry to think more about its end users firmly under the spotlight and that’s exactly what blip is looking to achieve for the small business market. There is strong growth potential for blip and I’m confident the talented team there will take the business from strength to strength with this customer centric strategy”.

Jason O’Sullivan, Head of Global TPA Development at McLarens, remarked: “Claims are the shop window of insurance and it’s crucial they are handled in a way that mitigates risk, reduces costs, and meets customer needs. blip’s proprietary software supports this approach, driving high quality claims journeys, and allowing policy holders to contact an adjuster directly and have visibility throughout the claim journey. We’re delighted to be partnering with the blip team to support the SME market.”

Membership in the blip community is a perk for every policyholder, offering a regionally segmented yet nationally accessible platform for small business owners to connect, share insights, and support each other. This exchange fosters a conducive environment for growth and success among blip-affiliated businesses.

blip also provides an array of practical business support toolkits, empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses with essential resources for smooth operational management. These toolkits offer templates and advice for devising strategic business plans, helping members to define their business vision, mission, and goals, and to map out clear strategies for achievement.

For more information on what blip offers and the coverage available to business owners, please visit www.justablip.co.uk.

At the onset of 2024, Baldwins Travel, the esteemed Kent and Sussex-based travel agency known for its accolades, has reported considerable growth in January, heralding an era of expansion for the year ahead.

In a triumphant month, the agency’s nine branches achieved over £2.6 million in holiday bookings, with marked increases in ocean cruises, city breaks, and ski holiday sales. The total sales have witnessed an upward trend of more than 10% year-on-year.

2024 is anticipated to be a pivotal year for the company as it looks to broaden its horizons into Lincolnshire and aims for an ambitious sales target of £35 million.

Nick Marks, Managing Director at Baldwins Travel, conveyed his excitement: “January is the busiest month of the year for booking holidays and we’re thrilled with the sales figures we have achieved so far this year. After a strong January, this month has started very well and we are tracking to have our best ever February.”

He further added, “We have ambitious plans for this year including expansion into a new region with our new Grantham branch, so it is without doubt an exciting time for everyone at Baldwins Travel.”

Boasting a rich history of over 120 years, Baldwins Travel has grown to be the foremost independent, family-owned travel agent in Kent and Sussex. The agency has clinched the Travel Agent of the Year for London and the South East 15 times and has been named National High Street Travel Agent of the Year four times in the past decade.

As a member of The Advantage Travel Partnership, with 350 members in more than 700 sites, Baldwins benefits from premier holiday rates, all while maintaining the personalised touch and family-oriented atmosphere its clients appreciate.

For more information, visit baldwinstravel.co.uk.