This week Mark Loosmore gives the lowdown on LV='s 'at retirement' offering.

Scroders Richard Buxton looks at what impact - if any - the election might have on the markets

Tom Stevenson, investment director at Fidelity International, looks at the possible outcomes of a hung parliament.

Care for the elderly and disabled at home is currently enjoying a high political profile. Given the Governments concerns in this area, do you see this sector becoming mainstream for the protection and health insurance industries, rather than its current...

In the run up to the election, there are changes on the horizon for regulating insurance, particularly in the area of consumer protection.

I have been approached by the owner of a small arts foundry with 22 employees who is interested in offering a basic level of employee benefits. He already has a life cover plan for all employees, but would like to offer something else as well. However,...

Is the UK really the world's most sophisticated protection market? Andy Milburn asks for IFA input

There is one way to avoid struggling with the future - avoiding it. Matt Smith clarifies the options for those looking for business exit plans

Insurers are charged with treating customers fairly and driving up conversion rates. These goals are not incompatible and advances in technology offer ways to succeed with both agendas, says Stuart Hayman

Advisers can add value for their clients and benefit themselves from added value services, as Steve Haynes explains