Friends Provident

Following his trip around some of the insurance worlds most developed markets, Mark Jones talks to Paul Robertson on the lessons learnt.

Friends Provident has ended discussions with Resolution after rejecting yet another takeover proposal by the Clive Cowdery-led group.

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Friends Provident has raised the age individuals can receive payouts on its income protection (IP) plans, from 65 to 70 for both men and women.

Aviva and Prudential are the most likely to gain from consolidation in the UK life assurance industry, according to Deutsche Bank.

Friends Provident has ended discussions with Resolution after rejecting yet another takeover proposal by the Clive Cowdery-led group.

Shareholders in Friends Provident are expected to urge the group to return to takeover talks with Resolution after the insurer roundly rejected its latest proposal, reports The Times.

One of the outcomes that the FSA is trying to achieve with the RDR is to have remuneration arrangements that allow competitive forces to work in favour of consumers.

Friends Provident has rejected a fresh offer for the insurer from Resolution, saying its proposals are "flawed in a number of significant ways".