Protection

Labour has challenged the health secretary's claims that the introduction of a cap on care fees would kick-start insurance solutions.

Friends Life is launching of a suite of online tools for advisers to assist them in advising clients on long term care solutions, particularly those receiving or about to receive care.

The government is due launch its "fully-funded solution" to the problem of how to pay for social care of the elderly.

The government is set to impose a £95,000 "stealth tax" on inheritance to help pay for care for the elderly, according to the Sunday Times.

Zurich is set to offer its protection proposition on its retail platform later in the year, to offer IFAs a complete holistic view of financial plans.

THE WINNER IS

Unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice website, has announced the winners of its ninth annual Media Adviser Awards, sponsored by Standard Life. Here is the list of those who won and the runners up.

CHICKEN OR EGG?

IFAs have lost significant protection policy renewal income following G-Day price hikes, an adviser has said.

The chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group has suggested claims management companies should be forced to cover the costs of false claims.