underwriting

Despite being one of the most common conditions in the country, high blood pressure has serious underwriting consequences. Fergus Bescoby explains.

Unmodelled aspects of longevity could invalidate insurer's predictions for policy pricing, reinsurer RGA has said.

Not only will the needs of each and every client who needs a protection policy differ, but advisers also have to factor in the different underwriting processes of providers...

Capita Group has bought Insurance Medical Group Limited (IMG) for an undisclosed sum.

Medicals Direct Group has re-branded itself as MDG.

Origen Retirement Solutions, the at-retirement arm of Aegon-owned advisory firm Origen Financial Services, has introduced a new system to speed up the annuity underwriting process.

I have a client who has many health problems, but recognises the significant need for protection. Due to his Crohn's disease, type 1 diabetes and heart condition, I have found it impossible to get cover from any of the major providers. Cost is not an...

In the first of a series examining worldwide developments in products, distribution and initiatives, Greg Becker begins by looking at India

A client who owns a four-man window fitting company has asked me to organise business protection for him. This is not an area I'm familiar with, so as a complete beginner how do I go about evaluating the amount I should be protecting him for?

It is rare, but with its sudden and unexpected onset, GBS can be devastating. Fergus Bescoby explains