Protection

Patients have branded Bupa's strategy to review knee surgery as ‘risking the integrity of the doctor-patient relationship' and ‘not in line with best clinical practice'.

Intermediaries are overwhelmingly (91%) in favour of commission options in the group insurance market, Canada Life Group Insurance has said.

Friends Life has launched a selling techniques video for IFAs.

Any new legislation implementing private sector involvement in supporting the welfare state will not happen until a potential second term, according to the ABI.

Andy Milburn has joined Ageas Protect as the provider's new head of marketing.

Axa PPP has confirmed its intention to purchase online private medical insurance intermediary Health-on-line for an undisclosed sum.

Chris Horlick discusses the findings of the recent OECD report into rapidly ageing populations and asks what it means for long-term care funding.

A third of the industry believes comparison sites will be the most popular way to buy protection in a decade, while 66% expect fewer IFAs selling protection, according to the Protection Review.

Aviva is to sell RAC, the second largest UK roadside assistance provider, to The Carlyle Group for £1bn.

Continuing with the Retirement Planner breakfast briefing, Nick Tyler, chief executive of NHFA, explains his vision on the state of long-term care.