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People with impaired lives are vulnerable and in need of protection, Nicky Bray explores why it is so important for them to take out the right cover to protect both their dependants and themselves.

The UK obesity epidemic is not without repercussions in the insurance industry. James Shattock explains.

Mike Benton suggests a radical new insurance product based on protecting the insured from claiming in the first place.

Mike Kerley looks at the investment opportunities available to investors hoping to invest in China and the rest of Asia

Michael Burkie, market development manager EMEA at The Bank of New York Mellon explains why those who retire abroad do not always get a fair deal, and what can be done to rectify the situation

Steve Hunt highlights the issues advisers face in getting a good deal for clients with small retirement pots

Phil Carroll looks at how clients may have been affected by the Budget

Steve Folkard looks at some of the challenges facing the personal accounts delivery authority

David Seaton looks at why advisers should recommend scheme pension to clients.

Helen Morrissey assesses the difficulties currently being faced by the variable annuity market and asks how it will develop going forward