Protection

In an effort to increase consumer confidence and engagement in the industry the concept of a protection product quality mark has been suggested. Would you broadly support this idea, and what issues would it raise?

Recent moves on bribery and corruption are signs of a new approach to the issue by the FSA and SFO that will affect brokerages. Richard Burger explains

The politics of long-term care funding has become very contentious in the run up to the election and the debate has moved from a relatively rational debate on options for the future to emotive political point scoring.

As the AMII chair comes up for election next month, Stephanie Spicer talks to outgoing chairman Mike Izzard on his tenure and the tasks ahead

Clive Cowdery's Resolution has denied weekend speculation it is in talks with Prudential to acquire the insurance giant's UK life assurance operations.

Insurance intermediaries have come under fire from the FSA for having inadequate financial resources.

Aviva had more consumer complaints referred to the financial ombudsman (FOS) than any other insurer in the last six months of last year, figures show.

IFA Brian Hill says fee-based protection advice, dubbed "unworkable" by some, can be a success, and argues advisers who say otherwise are not necessarily treating their customers fairly.

Zurich is launching a guide on large case underwriting to help advisers manage "daunting" sums assured.

New research from Aviva has shown that the average British household may only have enough cash to cover bills for 14 days if they lost their source of income.