Aviva's leap up the blue-chip index has ignited further market speculation that at least two insurers could be mulling over a possible approach worth 575p a share valuing the insurer at £14.8bn.

Aviva has unveiled a product allowing grandparents the chance to buy specialist health insurance for their grandchildren.

Bright Grey has reduced premiums for plan holders with reviewable life or critical illness cover.

Defaqto has published a free guide highlighting opportunities in the critical illness sector for advisers.

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Research has shown advisers assess product attributes over any pricing consideration when advising on protection.

A 'read-across' of the retail distribution review (RDR) to the protection space remains a possibility and intermediaries must continue to lobby hard to prevent it, an industry consultant said.

Sesame and Bankhall have launched an online client feedback service to network members and directly authorised customers.

Nearly a quarter of employees feel a major impact when colleagues are absent, Aviva UK Health research has shown.

AXA PPP International has introduced cover for chronic conditions to its top two medical insurance plans.