The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has said it is "delighted" by the recent publication of income protection (IP) claims statistics by insurance companies, and argued the move would boost consumer confidence in the market.
LV= retirement and protection businesses both achieved 15% growth in 2012 according to its latest results.
The new dedicated Middle East & North Africa (MENA) presence will offer speciality insurance products giving customised solutions against the growing risks in the region.
IFAs have lost significant protection policy renewal income following G-Day price hikes, an adviser has said.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) should tighten up the way some providers market their services, according to one adviser who says he is continually bombarded by providers pushing commission.
Plan Money has partnered with an aggregator and launched its first automated, non-advised proposition for protection business.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued its joint largest retail fine of £10.5m to Card Protection Plan Limited (CPP) for mis-selling insurance products.
Comparison sites are failing to provide consumers with the best deal and should be strictly regulated, Which? has said.