Protection

Medical assessments are to be introduced for those in receipt of the disability living allowance from 2013, the chancellor George Osborne has said.

Updated: Hundreds of jobs may be under threat after Aegon today unveiled plans to cut costs across its UK life and pensions business by 25% over the next 18 months.

Foresters Friendly Society is now providing probate broking, will writing and deceased estate property services to its members.

With the debate surrounding funding long term care in the run up to the last general election, few areas have been as topical or well publicized.

Google, the search engine giant, is to launch free training and support for IFAs to help them take advantage of online business opportunities.

This weekend is the final chance for you tell the protection and health insurance industry what you think of it.

Medicals Direct has announced its expansion into mainland Europe with the formation of two joint ventures.

Friends Provident has launched a new online seminar on Pension Contribution Protection Benefit (PCPB) to highlight how advisers can help clients protect their pension contributions in the event of illness or accidental injury.

Speculation is mounting that Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) will be increased in next week's Emergency Budget, with expectations that it could double to 10%.

Charlotte Moore investigates industry reaction to the new Government's long-term care plans.