Protection

PruProtect's second full year of operation saw it post new business figures of £13.5m (APE) up from £3.3m in 2008.

Mortgage brokers could be dragged into the disclosure of adviser remuneration proposed by the FSA.

Zurich has launched a microsite dedicated to protection.

Direct Life & Pension (DLP) is launching a series of protection training workshops across the UK during April.

From pet cover to soap storylines, Kevin Carr dissects the latest protection industry developments in his exclusive monthly blog.

Aegon has launched a tele-claims service allowing customers to file all of their details with the insurer without filling in a single form, which it says could halve the time it takes to pay out on claims.

IFA Brian Hill says fee-based protection advice, dubbed "unworkable" by some, can be a success, and argues advisers who say otherwise are not necessarily treating their customers fairly.

Zurich is launching a guide on large case underwriting to help advisers manage "daunting" sums assured.

The cost of raising a child from birth to age 21 has risen above £200,000 for the first time, a survey shows.

Bupa has launched an enhanced online intermediary trading system for its individual protection products.