Protection

Aviva has reported a buoyant first quarter in protection, with sales up a fifth on last year.

A week after Standard Life said it would not add an adviser charging facility to some legacy products, one adviser argues that not doing so could lead to an increase in transfers following the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

Consumer watchdog Which? has today called on the Justice Secretary Ken Clarke to investigate creating tougher regulation around the activities of claims management companies (CMCs).

Advisers should broaden their business expertise to help clients plan more effectively for how long-term care fees will be paid, Partnership has said.

FIVE THINGS

Fiona Murphy asks why government has delayed long-term care legislation and what it means for the industry.

INCOME PROTECTION

Legal & General (L&G) has named group chief financial officer Nigel Wilson as its new chief executive, replacing the outgoing Tim Breedon, who departs from the role next month.

The regulator has set out the circumstances under which the new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will exercise its temporary product intervention powers.

Draft legislation on reforming long-term care has been confirmed in the Queen's Speech.