Protection

RDR commission replacement proposals may confuse intermediaries' role

Nick Flynn discusses how recent underwriting innovations have affected the annuity industry

The ABI has launched a consultation on proposed guidance for life insurers, aiming to help identify when they should consider obtaining external reviews of internal actuarial advice.

The chartered insurance institute (CII) has called off a proposed merger with Australia and New Zealand professional body ANZIIF citing financial "discrepancies" in its antipodean equivalent's accounts.

This time of year is always weird for me. Where on Earth has it gone? The New Year only seems like yesterday. What happened? Did someone steal eleven months while I was asleep?

Internet bank Egg faces a £17m compensation payout after it was found to have serious failings in its sales of credit card payment protection insurance (PPI).

A series of workshops run by Aegon Scottish Equitable will look at the essential tools and ideas needed to help advisers develop their individual protection business.

With all the doom and gloom of the credit crunch, highlighted so visibly by the recent demise of one of our best known high street retailers, you'd be forgiven for wanting to hibernate this winter, hide under a duvet and wake up when it's all over.

Half of consumers applying for protection online receive immediate acceptance, enabling commission to be released faster, according to Bright Grey.

Canada Life Group Insurance is increasing its group life product's free cover level (FCL), removing the need for medical underwriting for many members.