Protection

The FSA is being accused of misinterpreting a "simple" European directive in a move advisers say could have huge implications for the protection industry.

The number of critical illness (CI) claims declined due to non-disclosure at insurer Zurich dropped significantly in 2008 compared with the previous two years.

Skandia has announced it is cutting prices across its protection range by an average of 17.5% as well as making a number of product enhancements.

The Retail Distribution Review (RDR) may serve only to turn people away from financial advice, senior insurance executives say.

Bailed-out US insurer AIG has announced it will not be renewing its £52m sponsorship deal with Manchester United Football Club (MUFC).

The FSA has praised moves by seven banks to stop selling single premium payment protection insurance (PPI) alongside unsecured personal loans from the end of January.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) says guidance it issued on protection non-disclosure has helped halve the number of disputed claims sent to the ombudsman (FOS).

A protection specialist is breaking ranks by arguing a read-across of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) to the insurance market would benefit the sector.

An announcement on measures to compensate victims of the Equitable Life scandal will be made this week, the Treasury has confirmed.

I am such a stickler for good customer service that my family and friends often find it amusing when I fire off a letter to the chief executive of a company that has failed to deliver on a promise.