Protection

As the long term care sector continues to bask in political prominence, Stephen Burke clarifies the main issues for Paul Robertson

In one of his final interviews before retiring from Westminster, John Greenway MP took time with Owain Thomas to issue a few parting shots and reminisce about two decades combining politics and insurance

National Friendly has launched a new corporate health cash plan.

Solvency II, the EU directive which will massively increase capital requirements for UK life companies, has been postponed for two months.

Legal & General and Newbury Building Society have entered a joint distribution agreement for protection products.

Fortis has confirmed it will be re-branded as Ageas after the move was granted shareholder approval.

Be it pre or post election, there are always imperatives; things any government or government in waiting must aim for.

Andrew Tripp has been confirmed as the new Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) chairman.

Prudential's largest shareholder, the Capital Group, is eying a potential break-up of the insurer as a radical alternative to its $35.5bn AIA acquisition.

Long term care experts have warned the political motivation to overhaul the sector may wane after next week's General Election.