The Government's new Fit Notes are intended to encourage a dialogue between the employer and employee to identify ways the employee can be supported back to work. Is this system an adequate solution, and can the Group Income Protection (GIP) market benefit...

In the horse trading between the Government and Opposition that took place in the run up to the election the Equality Bill received Royal Assent.

The new Fit Note regime ushers in a real headache for employers, employees and GPs alike. However, the system offers opportunities for advisers, says Phil Taylor

Group PMI is getting ever more costly. Rachel Riley outlines the long-term strategies to add sustainability into the mix

As Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) chairman Mike Izzard steps down, Stephanie Spicer takes a tour around Andrew Tripp, the association's next leader in waiting

Many countries have a form of compulsory PMI for expats, providing sales opportunities for intermediaries. Paul Weigall irons out the wrinkles

The economic downturn forced consumers to take a closer look at financial wellbeing. It is now easier for consumers to take this in hand, all be it with the help of opera singers and meerkats, Sean Casey discusses how this trend affects advisers and...

Chris Grayling looks set to be named as the new pensions minister under the new Con-Lib coalition Government.

In periods of uncertainty many investors buy into large cap stocks, confident that the world's biggest businesses are best placed to weather whatever storm is brewing. But large caps have many more characteristics.

With the number of propositions soaring and the FSA issuing strict guidance, advisers need to carry out careful due diligence when picking the right platform for clients, writes Skandia's Jeremy Mugridge.