ABI

The protection industry will once again come under the spotlight tonight in an ITV programme on the dangers to consumers of non-disclosure.

Protection sales figures released by the ABI today show new single premium business crashed nearly 80% on last year while the group market is proving most resurgent in its recessional recovery.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) believes a clear consensus has emerged surrounding its proposals to reclassify the Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) definitions.

Bob Bullivant, CEO of Annuity Direct, says the large 'Harry Houdini' providers are avoiding the open market option and IFAs are the only people qualified to advise on retirement planning...

The FSA is unlikely to budge on rules forcing financial advisers offering simplified advice to be subject to the same qualification requirements as independent practitioners.

Total and permanent disability (TPD) cover will be removed from critical illness (CI) policies and replaced by ability-defining headings, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has confirmed.

David Phillips provides valuable clarification regarding SIPP provider responsibilities

Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) is causing so much hassle in the industry, that this month Anthony Burpitt goes back to basics

With the Law Commission's reform of insurance contract law almost complete - is the industry ready for change? Will the new law reflect the current industry practice and last another 100 years, asks Gill Salton?

The ABI and Association of Member-directed Pension Schemes (AMPS) have published a guide to help SIPP providers communicate more effectively with customers and their advisers.