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Late last year we saw potential for a resurgence of interest from insurers into long-term care funding. Peter Barnett looks at what's happened since then

Obesity and weight-loss surgery are serious and growing problems for underwriting insurances, as Nicky Bray explains

PMI brokers want efficiency, accuracy and security, so where is market support for a single portal providing access to all insurers? Alistair Sclare investigates

Technology is generally considered a ‘good thing' in insurance, having come a long way from such primitive beginnings. But which technology, and how does it fit protection? Stuart Hayman investigates

Greg Becker looks at how Ghana is leading the way in providing insurance - through mobile phones

With changes afoot in the critical illness market, Owain Thomas asks if its time for the sector to put aside its differences and move forward

It's a term being seen more often on insurance applications - so what is it and what risk does it pose? Mary Randell explains

Standard Life Investments economist Douglas Roberts discusses the outlook for the US economy in the second half of the year.

As the second generation iPad and a raft of rival devices continue to find their way into businesses and homes around the country, Rahul Odedra finds out if IFAs really need a tablet…

Julian Mayo, co-chief investment officer at Charlemagne Capital (UK), still sees opportunities in emerging markets, despite recent outflows.