Axa

Architas has unveiled the first funds in a new suite of capital protected solutions, launching two multi-manager products offering 70% and 80% downside protection on the highest ever NAV.

David Ferguson, CEO of Nucleus, assesses recent moves by wraps and platforms to clarify their pricing structures.

Tele-underwriting has swiftly been embraced in the protection and health insurance industries, but, as Andrew Gething tells Paul Robertson, there is a way to go. Not least a greater degree of adviser interaction.

In an effort to increase consumer confidence and engagement in the industry the concept of a protection product quality mark has been suggested. Would you broadly support this idea, and what issues would it raise?

Aviva had more consumer complaints referred to the financial ombudsman (FOS) than any other insurer in the last six months of last year, figures show.

What happens when words crash head on with the insurance industry? Total Permanent Disability (TPD).

Axa has unveiled its new Tailored Selection guided architecture range of 121 funds, selected by its multi-manager arm Architas.

Axa's protection and healthcare business bucked the trend last year in recording increased revenues as its overall company earnings fell 18% to £235m.

Revenues at Axa Wealth fell 23% last year to £474m as the recession hit bond and pension sales.

Axa has grabbed six out of 12 industry awards nominations for its contribution to the protection sector.