Protection

Employers are increasingly concerned about the potential impact of the government's review of sickness benefits, according to new research.

More than 200 firms representing 1,000 users have switched across to Openwork's protection panel, Openwork Select, following its September launch.

True Potential has agreed a partnership with insurance giant Aviva to allow quotes and online applications for a wider range of the provider's products, including protection plans.

At a joint event with REFORM think tank, Cicero Consulting, director and chief corporate counsel Iain Anderson, has called for the oversight role of HM Treasury to be enhanced in the new UK regulatory framework.

PruHealth has joined with state healthcare bodies in backing the government's public health white paper.

The Department of Health's Commission on Funding of Care and Support has called for evidence and fresh perspectives on the future funding of care and support.

A public health service for England will be created and the responsibility for public health devolved from Westminster to local authorities if government plans are approved.

The UK's largest ICOBS adviser has applauded the FSA's plan requiring advisers to review protection sales methods.

Mike Farrell, head of sales and marketing at Royal Liver Assurance, has joined LV= as head of protection sales.

The FSA has ordered firms selling pure protection and PPI plans to review their sales policies and compliance procedures after finding "disappointing" oral disclosure practices by some firms.