Protection

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.

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.