Protection

Government legislation to restrict unhealthy behaviours like smoking, drinking alcohol and eating fatty foods is inevitable if we are to retain a free NHS, according to a new report.

Lloyds Banking Group has stopped selling payment protection insurance (PPI) after declaring the product no longer "economical" for the business.

In the first of a series of short interviews with leading industry figures, Andy Milburn, head of marketing at Munich Re, highlights what UK protection can learn from South Africa.

A false insurance claim made by a shoplifter for injuries sustained in a police chase contributed to the highest level of insurance fraud last year.

Health and safety improvements at work have reduced mortality risk to acceptable levels for just about all occupations. Calvin Cole highlights the underwriting implications.

Employers are "misguided" and could be contributing to health problems for their workforce by encouraging workers to bond down the pub, says a new study.

Advisers looking to sell out before 2012 will need to ensure their business is RDR-ready to stand a chance of attracting a buyer, says 1st Exchange.

Claims against life and pensions intermediaries fell by a quarter last year according to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

If you missed out on yesterday's Spotlight on Long Term Care roundtable you can access it now on IFAonline.

Death claims should be paid quicker and the protection industry needs to support its existing customers better, says Munich Re.