Protection

UnumProvident has announced it intends to change its name to Unum Group as part of a larger branding initiative being undertaken by the company.

Living in a 24/7 society means most of us have high expectations that when we want something, from the latest blockbuster on DVD to life insurance, we can get it quickly and with the minimum of fuss. This has been a factor contributing to the rapid growth...

The Financial Services Authority has clarified which qualifications advisers must have before they can recommend long-term care policies, as well as stressing the importance of considering means-tested state benefits when giving advice.

Britons have lost £31.65bn in wages through illness and injury, with an average loss of £5,320 per person, according to research from Standard Life.

Asda and Lifesearch have entered into a partnership to offer life and protection products to consumers through a phone and online service from 29 January.

The Law Commission is to publish a further insurance law issues paper on non-disclosure next month, which specifically examines the role of intermediaries and their relationship with providers.

Standard Life has entered into a single-tie arrangement with Summit Financial Services to provide life insurance to climbers in the Lake District.

Advisers are failing to recommend private medical insurance because they believe it is too expensive, clients are not interested in it and it is not valuable to their business, according to a report from Defaqto.

Lots of people have asked me over the last twelve months how they can boost the profile of their organisation and get more coverage in the press (you'd think they'd ask an expert!). Things get interesting when you reply by asking them what their marketing...

Progress from Royal Liver is calling for further clarification on pension term assurance, warning several outstanding issues remain around tax relief following the Pre-Budget Report.