Protection

ICOBS is son of ICOB, but has it lived up to its expectations? Julie Pardy investigates

Get ready for IMD2. Yes, the EU Commission is reviewing the Intermediaries Directive and it is now reaching full consultation stage.

Lack of sleep is a genuine problem for many and fast being recognised as having knock on effects impacting on employee benefits. Peter Mills explains

Given the potential growth of hybrid health and protection policies, the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has said it is open to expanding its remit to the protection market (although it has no plans to do so at present). Would this...

If there is a lesson to be learnt from the South African Zimele standard, it is to have product standards not standard products. Greg Becker explains

The reorganising of the NHS will open opportunities for private health provision. Richard Walsh highlights likely scenarios

Mortgage advisers are more efficient at selling protection than IFAs, John Cupis tells Paul Robertson, while IFAs have decisions to make

All companies look to assess life claims promptly and efficiently, yet delays do occur, mainly due to probate. Alex Isted looks at an initiative to solve this problem

Crohn's disease remains a mystery yet has severe underwriting considerations. Mary Randell explains

Swiss Re's predicts growth in the insurance and reinsurance industry will continue to accelerate next year and expects moderate expansion in the European and US economies.