Protection

Fortis is offering advisers 10% additional commission for three months in recognition of its success at the ifs Financial Innovation Awards.

Anne Llewellyn examines the consequences and underwriting ramifications of this little known disease.

Friends Provident's protection products are available direct to the consumer (D2C) through Tesco from today, according to chief executive Trevor Matthews.

Almost half (43%) of Britons do not buy life insurance because they do not see the need for it, research suggests.

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.