Protection

The proposed new regulatory structure is the industry's "worst nightmare", according to a respected regulation and insurance lawyer.

PruProtect has launched a suite of seven new products targeting all spectrums of the individual protection market.

Most small firms are failing to protect themselves against the threat of losing a key worker despite worrying about its impact, new research has found.

Members of the House of Lords have criticised the European Court of Justice ruling on gender discrimination in insurance policies and annuities.

The government is proposing to make it illegal to discriminate against older people, which would ban insurers using age to judge risk unless they have "solid evidence" it would make a difference.

Purchasing property is the top trigger for clients to take out protection, a survey of IFAs has revealed.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has outlawed the use of gender in underwriting from 21 December 2012.

Resolution, the buy-out vehicle launched by entrepreneur Clive Cowdery, is highly unlikely to make any further acquisitions and will instead focus on developing new life products.

LifeSearch has revealed it arranged £4bn worth of cover and saw a 10% increase in the number of under 35-year-olds who took out protection products last year.

Ageas Protect has added a new national sales manager and strategic account manager to join its protection business from Bupa.