Protection

The first Islamic Finance conference in the North of England is being held in Leeds.

Specialist healthcare provider National Friendly has appointed three new non-executive directors to its board.

While most people do not like to think about the possibility that they might need long-term care, Government reform of the care and support system may mean more individual planning is necessary. Claire Fox examines the options for paying for long-term...

Consumer champion Which? says it is "hopeful" the appeals court will rebuff a challenge from Barclays and Lloyds over a decision to limit sales of payment protection insurance (PPI).

Payment protection specialists British insurance have breached Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) codes with a direct mailing promoting its products.

Despite the economic downturn, companies are more than doubling their spend on healthcare benefits, accordin to Simplyhealth.

A third of complaints against the major UK insurers were found in favour of the consumer, half the number upheld against banks, figures from the financial ombudsman (FOS) show.

Tesco has expanded its clout in the insurance market through a deal with financial services firm Fortis.

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has welcomed the recent clarification by George Osborne, the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, where he promised to move cautiously in dismantling the FSA.

Government-supported privatisation initiatives are the ‘Trojan Horse' that could severely undermine the NHS, Unite, the largest union in the country, has said.