Author: Charlie Cousins

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Author: Charlie Cousins
Founder and Director of Hooray Health & Protection, Charlie Cousins Cert CII, has enjoyed a career in the insurance and financial services industry spanning more than ten years.He began his career in the health and protection industry with Metlife, where he saw first-hand how both insurers and brokers provided little support for small businesses.In 2016, Charlie launched Hooray Health & Protection to provide a bespoke broking service to the small business and start-up community.

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7 of the best employee discount schemes you’ll find today

by Charlie Cousins 7 January 2026 2

Everyone loves a bargain. And your hardworking employees are no exception. That’s why many companies choose to reward their staff via employee discount schemes.... Read more.

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Top reasons to choose Hooray for employee benefits advice

by Mel Dixon, Charlie Cousins 15 December 2025 0

Hooray Health & Protection is an employee benefits brokerage that gives independent advice and support to UK businesses who need help launching or reviewing... Read more.

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Who is the best health insurance broker for SMEs?

by Mel Dixon, Charlie Cousins 19 November 2025 0

Hooray Health & Protection has been providing health insurance brokering services for UK SMEs and start-ups since 2019. Founding Director, Charlie Cousins CII,... Read more.

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Who is the best employee benefits broker for SMEs?

by Mel Dixon, Charlie Cousins 27 October 2025 0

Hooray Health & Protection has long been a popular broker for UK SMEs and start-ups. The company was founded in 2019 by Charlie Cousins CII, with the stated... Read more.

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5 leading Group Critical Illness providers 2025: who offers the best cover?

by Mel Dixon, Charlie Cousins 11 September 2025 0

If you’re seeking Group Critical Illness Insurance for your employees, then you’ll want to find an affordable policy that lives up to the sales spiel. As an... Read more.

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Teladoc tackles spiralling insurance costs to give staff superior cover

by Mel Dixon, Charlie Cousins 29 August 2025 0

“I’m not even paying you and you’re literally making this so easy for me. It’s kind of weird!” Hooray has been working with virtual healthcare... Read more.

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Fast growth startup? Here’s how to upgrade your employee benefits

by Mel Dixon, Charlie Cousins 24 July 2025 0

With a sprinkling of seed funding, start-ups can find themselves growing at a rapid pace. And when this happens you need to attract talented people to keep the momentum... Read more.

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How to handle the employer health insurance renewal process

by Mel Dixon, Charlie Cousins 26 June 2025 0

Health insurance renewal time comes around faster than you might expect. Many company directors and HR people end up renewing because they haven’t got the time... Read more.

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5 life insurance options for UK small businesses to consider

by Mel Dixon, Charlie Cousins 11 June 2025 0

If the worst happens, what kind of financial safety net will be the best choice for your business and its staff? Believe it or not, there’s more than one type... Read more.

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Success story #6: Journeys by Design discover the right life insurance policy

by Mel Dixon, Charlie Cousins 27 May 2025 0

Our team recently worked with Journeys by Design, a small travel company that designs bespoke African safaris for ethically-minded travellers. They were looking... Read more.