Protection

As the group PMI market continues to evolve, Charlie MacEwan looks to the future and discusses how insurers are looking to control growing costs in the sector

Millions of working days are lost each year to dental, optical and stress-related conditions. Healthcare cash plans can provide cover for the prevention and treatment of common health problems among staff, says Raman Sankaran

As part of the NHS Plan, issued in July 2000, the Government launched the concept of Intermediate Ca...

Group critical illness sales may not have seen the same success as other group products, but there are strong opportunities in the employee-paid flexible benefit market, says Paul Robertson

Claire Mackie defines some common heart valve diseases and explains how underwriters view these conditions

Alcoholism and drug abuse are serious medical conditions that can prove fatal. Christina Sharples explains how underwriters view applicants with a history of these disorders

Recent trends suggest the majority of healthcare cash plans are purchased by women. Raman Sankaran finds out why

advisers believe product innovation needs to expand before premiums are able to reach the levels the mass market can afford

Respiratory disorders are among the most common conditions underwriters see disclosed on application forms for life and health cover. Nicola Wharrier examines the facts

Demand for healthcare cash plans is increasing, yet advisers have been slow to embrace the market. Raman Sankaran outlines the opportunities this low-cost product holds for intermediaries