Standard Life paid out a total of £19.8m on 342 critical illness (CI) claims in 2005, according its latest statistics.
Prudential has unveiled details of its long-awaited "revolutionary" life insurance and critical illness (CI) plan.
Half of people in Northern Ireland believe life insurance is the most important type of insurance, suggests research.
Norwich Union is adding an extra document to its insurance applications to help consumers understand the importance of disclosure.
Axa is making its protection proposition available to advisers across the whole of market instead of just mortgage brokers.
The Financial Services Authority has launched a review into the effectiveness of the Insurance Conduct of Business (Icob) rules.
Bupa has entered the pension term assurance (PTA) market with a product giving access to a helpline and medical advice.
Barclays has launched an online pension term assurance (PTA) product direct to consumers with a penalty-free conversion option.
Executives at Bright Grey say the future of the company is not at risk following the resignation of its chief executive.
Swiss Re has announced it is staying in the guaranteed critical illness market following the closing of its acquisition of GE Insurance Solutions.