Protection

The government is "enthusiastic" and "engaged" with the protection industry to support its attempts to cut welfare spending, according to Richard Verdin.

LV= has extended its sponsorship as official sponsor of Harlequins Rugby Club.

The chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) health insurance focus group has clarified the reason for his resignation from the post.

A claims management company has been reported to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) over claims it repeatedly cold-called a financial adviser offering him £1,500 if he had been mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI).

Over a third of IFAs (38%) have said they will focus more on group risk and employee benefits after the Retail Distribution Review comes into force in December 2012.

David Barral has been appointed chief executive of Aviva's UK Life business, replacing Toby Strauss as he leaves to join Lloyds Bank.

The chairman and deputy chairman of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) healthcare focus group have resigned leaving the body in turmoil over its private medical insurance (PMI) scheme and healthcare direction.

Royal London will focus on building up its protection business in Ireland through latest acquisition, Caledonian Life.

Ranking people in affordability terms for long term care (LTC) would open the market to insurers actuaries have been told.

Long term care needs cannot be assessed by an estimation of meeting costs the International Longevity Centre (ILC) has said.