Protection

Confidence levels in the protection industry are increasing, according to a Legal & General (L&G) survey.

In the first of his exclusive new series, Kevin Carr looks at the ups and the downs this month in the protection industry.

Health insurer Groupama is giving brokers the ability to select the level of commission they earn on all SME business placed with the company.

Adviser Equitycare has merged with Better Retirement's domiciliary care brand - Paying for Care at Home.

Charlotte Moore looks at the qualifications IFAs need to be able to advise on long-term care.

An IFA firm has issued a formal complaint to US life insurance giant The Hartford over the incorrect tax treatment of clients who have annuities with its UK subsidiary Hartford Life.

Aviva UK life and pensions new business sales fell almost 25% in 2009 as the insurer was hit by the tough economic conditions, but bumper Q4 sales have given it confidence for 2010.

Legal and General (L&G) has announced a protection distribution agreement with Skipton Building Society.

A virtual conference examining what advisers need to do to become RDR compliant is being launched by Sesame Bankhall Group for its members.

ALC Health is now accepting email claims from corporate clients.