Protection

Britons are losing sleep over their future health but many have not prioritised protecting themselves against the financial effects of illness, new research has found.

Sex is the only subject more taboo than finances for UK families as many find the conversations too awkward and uncomfortable, a new report has revealed.

Investors cannot be counted on to make rational choices so regulators need to "step into their footprints" and limit or ban the sale of potentially harmful products, the head of the UK's new consumer protection watchdog said.

Speak up when leader's leave of absence risks rumour disease, says Kay Williamson

Lack of innovation investment in the UK insurance market has been highlighted by recognition of RGA's work in the US.

Pacific Life Re has applauded insurers for tackling the growing problem of long delayed GP reports (GPRs) by using data protection legislation to request medical information.

The PIP breast implant furore could prompt the creation of an insurance scheme for cosmetic surgery patients to prevent similar remedial problems in the future.

I do few PMI sales and want to cover my back with a business client. They are a wealthy couple in their 50s and both have had heart attacks. Obviously their PMI cost is high but they are looking at moratorium underwriting to alleviate this. Am I right...

Protection business in 2012 and 2013 will be affected by events this year and some fundamental changes to the way customers policies are priced into the next. Richard Verdin explains.

The global nature of international PMI means providers have to be on top of their game and get the claims process right first time, every time. Tim Mutton delves into the detail.