Protection

Comparison sites are failing to provide consumers with the best deal and should be strictly regulated, Which? has said.

ODD CASE

From December, life insurance policies will become the same for men and women. 
Rachel Dalton finds out what IFAs need to do to prepare for the change.

As the industry prepares for the Government White Paper on social reform Sue Elliott looks at how the debate has developed post- Dilnot.

BUDGET 2012

Collegiate Underwriting has announced a professional indemnity insurance (PII) deal for IFAs, which freezes rates for two years.

STAND OUT

Standard Life CEO Paul Matthews said he is excited about the roll-out of the retail distribution review (RDR) next year, as he expects more advisers to use its fee-ready wrap and investment solutions.

Legal & General (L&G) has reported an increase in operating profits for full-year 2011 after a marked rise in its investment management (LGIM) and international divisions.

Aviva has updated 250 of its occupational classes in order to offer income protection to people in a wider range of occupations.