Protection

Individuals should contribute towards future long term care costs but insurers will face a difficult task providing schemes to suit, according to a survey conducted by law firm Pinsent Masons LLP.

New initiatives to be undertaken in new year

Do you think the FSA gives value for money, or would Conservative plans to transfer its powers to the Bank of England be a reasonable course of action?

Researchers have linked high levels of the appetite hormone leptin with reduced incidence of Alzheimers.

Dean Jones investigates the importance of the internet in building new relationships with clients

Financial services advisers are very optimistic about their business growth prospects in 2010, according to research from paaleads.

Scottish Provident has launched an online tool kit, giving advisers the information to quickly and effectively pinpoint the relevant protection requirements for their clients.

Axa has enhanced its critical illness (CI) cover following a product review and consultation with advisers.

Personal accident insurance remains a hugely undersold product, which means many intermediaries are missing an opportunity to generate valuable revenue, says Neil Thunström

Paul Robertson talks to Ian Bird about the little known benefits that many companies offer their staff and the more cost effective products on offer to them