general insurance

Law Commission proposals on non-disclosure would tighten rules over when an adviser is representing a customer and when they are acting for the insurer.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has declared three mortgage and general insurance intermediaries in default, meaning affected customers can now start compensation claims.

Almost half (43%) of Britons do not buy life insurance because they do not see the need for it, research suggests.

Advisers probably won't be surprised to hear that people are far more likely to consider insuring their pets and mobile phones than their retirement income. This was one of the findings of AEGON's recent consumer research.

Nearly all (98%) Britons say they would take out optional insurance premiums for holidays, pet cover, and mobile phones before considering insuring their retirement income, research by Aegon suggests.

The insurance industry provides life assurance and other protection products for the majority of its customers as a matter of routine. But, says Paul Sandilands, for a section of society, "ticking the box" may not be an option.

An ageing workforce alongside ageing IT systems is a looming problem for the insurance industry. We must act now, says Tim Crossley.

Foster Denovo has launched a general insurance division, saying there is a clear case to combine insurance and financial advice to better serve clients.

Aviation can be a potentially hazardous hobby. By asking some additional questions, underwriters can determine the category a pilot falls into and the level of risk involved, explains Kevin Carr.

Tenet Group has teamed up with Legal & General (L&G) to launch a new mortgage proposition for those looking to operate an internet or remote advice model.