Friends Provident International has announced the launch of the Optus Group Protection policy in the Middle East.

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of people in Britain continue to think ‘it' will never happen to them according to new independent research commissioned by Scottish Provident.

The Mortgage Alliance (TMA) has re-launched its protection offering with the introduction of the LifeQuote Protection Portal.

Aviva has announced the launch of MyHealthCounts, a health management service encouraging individuals to take pro-active steps to improve their lifestyle.

Unum has altered its Group Life product, increasing its Free Cover Limit (FCL) to £1.75 million.

The new online health risk assessment, now part of Legal & General's EAP, Premier WorkLife Solutions, provides a traffic light indicator tells staff what they need to focus on as a top priority.

Bright Grey has made it easier for advisers to access its quote and apply system by introducing Unipass.

Bupa International has unveiled Worldwide Health Options, a flexible international health plan that can be tailor-made to suit individual customers' needs.

The disclosure requirements proposed for restricted advice in the latest RDR consultation paper need to go further and require firms to use a mandatory form of words in their initial disclosure information, says Skandia.

Bright Grey has won the title of Employer of the Year at this year's National Business Awards for Scotland.