Progress enjoyed a successful night at this year's British Excellence in Sales & Marketing Awards (BESMA).

Fortis Life UK has announced enhancements to its Protection portfolio, including the addition of the Best Doctors service to its Critical Illness, Income Protection and Real Life Cover plans.

Friends Provident has announced an online seminar on Executive Income Protection (EIP), highlighting how advisers can advise their corporate clients.

Standard Life has agreed to sell Standard Life Healthcare to Discovery for £138m payable in cash at completion.

Lead generation firm, LeadPoint has announced the launch of a new website designed to help lead buyers maximise their investment in new leads.

COVER's poll this month concerns the Government's Fit Note and Employment and Support Allowance legislation.

While eight out of ten employees could not get by on less than half salary, just 40% of employers offer this level of financial support to those on long term sick leave, research has shown.

LifeSearch has accused providers of commuting Family Income Benefit (FIB) payments into lump sum payments and called for the practice to stop.

As the long term care sector continues to bask in political prominence, Stephen Burke clarifies the main issues for Paul Robertson

Be it pre or post election, there are always imperatives; things any government or government in waiting must aim for.