Paradigm has kicked off a revamp of its protection offering by adding Bupa Individual Protection's proposition to its Elite protection panel.

Employees do not understand the level of financial support they would be entitled to if they were unable to work due to sickness, new research has revealed.

Zurich has revealed that less than 1% of its critical illness claims were declined for non-disclosure last year.

Advisers are at risk of further FSA action as miscommunication between AIFA and the ABI means many are not aware of critical illness (CI) sales guidelines released last year.

Cirencester friendly has introduced an at home nurse screening program for applicants where further medical evidence is required.

Friends Provident International has launched an online seminar looking at Inheritance Tax (IHT).

Resolution has completed its acquisition of Bupa Health Assurance (BHA), comprising its Group Risk and Individual Protection businesses.

A new lead generation provider has launched on the protection and mortgage markets with plans to enter the pensions and investments sectors later this year.

The ABI's reforms of Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) definitions on critical illness (CI) policies have not been well received by advisers.

The new ESA statistics are being abused but, says Owain Thomas, they could spur IP sales.