Protection

Standard Life saw a marginal increase in gross inflows into its retail fee business in the three months to 30 September, as global financial markets volatility stunted investor sentiment.

MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis has written an open letter to Prime Minister David Cameron urging him to push through compulsory financial education in schools.

Groupama Healthcare has said it will continue to release claims data for small group scheme policies after its merger with Simplyhealth.

The leaders of the British Brokers' Association and the Institute of Insurance Brokers have this morning announced a "momentous" merger agreement in a bid to produce a combined stance on future regulatory changes.

The FSA and the OFT are consulting on guidance to firms in relation to payment protection products - the first time the FSA has become involved in the design of a specific product.

Legal & General has credited diversification into non mortgage related business for strong individual protection results that boosted its third quarter performance.

Aviva has apologised for "cross-selling" discounted private medical insurance (PMI) to advisers' clients, in what the insurer has said was a mistake.

Paycare has launched a new healthcare benefit cash plan for employers to offer their staff.

An insurance director banned and fined by the the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for allowing a £1.43m fraud which ended up bankrupting his company has had his appeal refused at the Upper Tribunal.

Legal & General (L&G) reported strong sales in protection and savings investments in the third quarter, but slowing new business in individual annuities and insured savings meant group sales dipped 1%.