Protection

Have you ever wondered why the money sections of national newspapers and the trade press often quote the same companies and the same people? I used to think that too and perhaps I can explain why this is and maybe unearth a few new media commentators...

Axa has hit out at rival protection providers for concentrating on the volume of conditions covered by critical illness plans, rather than its relevance to customers.

Revealing research suggests life insurers are saying no to high claims - and says advisers have a key role to play in stemming this trend.

They say that everything comes to those who wait. In my case it turned out to be true - but what a wait it turned out to be.

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The Association of British Insurers has issued a consultation document outlining changes to some of the common definitions used in literature for Private Medical Insurance products.

Standard Life cut the number of critical illness claims declined in 2006 by more than half compared to 2005, following improved questions and additional warnings on forms, claims the insurer.