Protection

Advisers' search for fresh income streams in the midst of the credit crunch has hit a wall, statistics released by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) suggest.

I've recently had the fortune, though some may say misfortune, to be involved in several conversations and debates, some a little heated, about the number and validity of various award ceremonies in the protection industry.

Protection provider PruProtect is offering ongoing annual premium discounts for customers engaging in its Vitality health programme.

The potential value of income protection (IP) has been highlighted by research suggesting most Britons would suffer serious financial hardship if they were suddenly unable to work, Canada Life Group Insurance says.

Critics of proposals to ban point-of-sale payment protection insurance (PPI) have been accused of behaving like "spoilt children who cannot get their own way".

Norwich Union says a campaign allowing clients to review their critical illness applications led to a 78% drop in claims declined for non-disclosure.

The Competition Commission (CC) has come under intense criticism today after proposing a ban on point-of-sale payment protection insurance (PPI).

Exeter Friendly Society has launched a private medical insurance (PMI) product in response to consumer and adviser demand.

A number of insurance comparison websites are failing to provide adequate information about the level of excesses applying to policies, an FSA review concludes.

The UK insurance and asset management sectors received a welcome boost today as the Treasury announced two new government industry groups to ensure their long term strength.