Feature

Dissatisfaction over certain private medical insurers' financial arrangements with consultants has spilled into the political arena. Edward Murray examines what lies behind the headlines

The term assurance sector has been slow and steady recently, but as Owain Thomas writes, it could do with a boost from the housing market

After four years with Swiss Re's Australia and New Zealand business, Russell Higginbotham believes the UK could import some ideas from the Australian life and health market

Heart failure is an impairment of the heart's function, Paul Gyseman clarifies its causes and the insurance implications

WHY THE UK MARKET WILL RISE IN 2011

IS BRAZIL THE NEXT BUBBLE?

Q: I am keen to start charging my clients fees and am not sure how to start, particularly with customers who end up with a direct deal recommendation. Can you offer any tips?

In this SIPP Inquiry Helen Morrissey asks the Retirement Planner readership for their views on service standards and the potential impact retirement reform will have on the market

Alistair Hardie discusses how SIPP providers can work with advisers to ensure clients get the most from their investments

The use of life interest trusts can do much to protect a retiree's property should they need to go into care. Carla Brown takes a closer look