Protection

Re-Insurer Swiss Re has released its review of the insurance industry which highlights consumer's demands for increased simplicity and clarity.

Health insurer CIGNA has introduced a new benefit which will allow members to self refer for physiotherapy to Nuffield Health.

The Association of Financial Mutuals will be launched on 1 January 2010.

Two insurance brokers have been banned for attempting to cover up a criminal record for fraud.

LV= has launched a new website for advisers.

Swiss Re believes the insurance and reinsurance sectors will continue their "U-shaped" recoveries in 2010 alongside the major global economies.

Capita Financial Software has added business term protection and private medical insurance to its Webline quotation and e-apply portal.

Fortis Life UK has launched a new partnership with adviser network Sesame.

Scottish Provident has launched an online Life Matrix program.

There are reasons to expect strong growth in future protection markets, the Actuarial Profession has said.