Protection

The proposed merger of medical insurer Exeter Friendly Society and income protection provider Pioneer Friendly Society has been granted FSA and member approval.

How much will the Association of British Insurers' (ABI) new guidelines on non-disclosure cost, and how much of that will trickle down to consumers?

It has been one year since the Association of British Insurers' new definitions on critical illness came into force, yet advisers and consumers are still missing out on what is seen as a difficult product, argues Iain Mallon.

Bupa customers may soon be treated in the provider's new flagship London establishment after it boug...

Adviser network Sesame will offer Elderly Care Benefit (ECB) as a free standing plan to consumers after its panel gave the move the green light.

I found it difficult to feel any sympathy for Heather Mills as she stood on the steps of the law court ranting about her divorce settlement of £25 million, when I read that many living in the UK are on the verge of bankruptcy.

The UK is a nation in denial with the majority believing they're unlikely to suffer serious illness, unemployment or financial problems during their lifetime, research suggests.

The percentage of critical illness claims declined by Zurich rose last year, the insurer has announced.

Liverpool Victoria (LV=) is offering advisers an extra 10% commission on its protection products if they use its ‘express route' application method.