Some protection comparison websites are delivering better outcomes for clients than advisers, according to Kevin Carr, chief executive of Protection Review.
Lloyds Banking Group has made a further £750m provision for expected claims against its sales of payment protection insurance (PPI), taking its total commitment beyond £8bn.
Aviva is to underwrite all individual income protection (IP) policies on an own occupation basis, including part-time occupations.
Zurich has seen a 4% rise in the number of income protection claims settled in favour of the claimant in the first six months of the year, paying out to 94% of cases.
Legal & General (L&G) has simplified its underwriting processes for advised clients applying for life insurance, saying some 80% of applicants can now expect an immediate decision.
Bright Grey and Scottish Provident are to launch a series of enhancements to their protection products by end of October.
Friendly society Engage Mutual has appointed Peter Burrows as its chief executive.
A businessman who amassed a £100m fortune through mis-selling credit card protection products showed contempt for the seven million affected victims yesterday.