Protection

Insurer Zurich UK Life has recovered after taking a hit in its bond business last year, posting a 10% rise in operating profits in the first half of the year.

Only 13% of over 45s would consider seeking help from a financial adviser with their care funding, despite more than half stating they are confused by the subject, according to research.

Aviva UK has reported a 21% drop in the value of new life business it wrote in the first half of the year, mainly due to a steep fall in annuity business.

American International Group (AIG) has purchased Ageas UK's life and protection arm for £181m.

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Advisers tell PA what they would do if they held a regulatory wand for one day

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The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has named Caroline Wayman as its chief ombudsman and CEO, succeeding Natalie Ceeney.

Pensions minister Steve Webb and JP Morgan chief market strategist and ex-BBC economics editor Stephanie Flanders have been confirmed as two of the keynote speakers at this year's Personal Finance Society (PFS) national conference.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has defended the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) from allegations of inconsistent case verdicts.