Protection

Best Doctors has launched a website for members to access its benefits and a range of new services online.

Aviva Health UK has made a "significant" investment to secure a minority shareholding in rehabilitation firm HCML.

End of year results show Ageas's protection arm managed a 90% yearly increase in protection customers, resulting in new annual protection premiums up 52.3% to £22.7m.

Members of the House of Lords have criticised the European Court of Justice ruling on gender discrimination in insurance policies and annuities.

Bupa grew its overall revenues and underlying pre-tax surplus by 9% last year.

Bupa Health Assurance's Steve Payne talks to Paul Robertson about its future as part of Friends Life

With an increasing use of electronic underwriting engines, how do reinsurers compare the quality of different provider's rulebooks? Andy Smith investigates risk assessment and operational performance

The Pensions Bill has begun its reading in Parliament. Will the creation of the National Employment Savings Trust open the market to businesses never before involved in providing financial support to their employees and create opportunities for advisers...

When selling protection, IFAs may have to ditch hard facts and be more aware of the clients' needs - especially over their savings, says Louise Colley

Brian Lindley explores the PPI marketplace, consumer attitudes and what may help regain their trust