Peter Le Beau, co-author of the Protection Review and founder of the Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) received his MBE for services to insurance and to charity at a ceremony on 5 November.

In a move to scale down its presence in the City, Groupama Insurances is to move its London head office from Minories to America Square on 16 November.

Brokerage Goldman Group has taken the decision to stop offering insurance and mortgage advice due to the tough market conditions.

Most employers have failed to make workers aware that they have life cover as part of their benefits package, according to Aon Consulting.

Unum has announced the roll out of its ‘intelligent' electronic underwriting system, UnumOnline, for financial advisers

Aegon has produced a factsheet highlighting the importance of business protection for an adviser's clients.

Medicals Direct Group has launched a new tele-claims service.

Fortis Life UK has announced the launch of new partnerships with Direct Life & Pensions and Positive Solutions.

Doodson Broking Group has aquired two key insurance brokers.

Friends Provident has been named the top financial services company in the FTSE First Impression Index and second in the overall ranking of all FTSE 100 companies.