It was great news when the Coalition Government decided to look at what it could do to improve Britain's sickness absence record. It is an area of public policy that is important to get right if Britain is going to win the global race for business.

NICE has issued guidance that recommends new treatment for people with common heart conditions to reduce risk of strokes.

A protection and health insurance specialist is setting up a nationwide adviser network with a view to sweeping up IFAs who have not met the demands of RDR.

The protection industry needs to build on December's G-day sales success, Bright Grey and Scottish Provident has said.

The FSA is considering proposals to introduce time limits for PPI complaints, as put forward by the British Bankers' Association (BBA).

Insurance brokers have reported business volumes falls and disappointing expectations of continued growth in the industry,according to the PwC / CBI quarterly Financial Services Survey on Insurance.

Critical illness G-Day premium changes have shown Aegon, Scottish Provident and Bright Grey to have the highest increases, while LV= can boast the lowest, CIExpert has reported

A protection adviser has warned advisers to check critical illness cover policy documents after receiving a series of out-dated terms and conditions for clients.

Dilnot proposals will ease the long-term care funding gap but it will not remove it as a record number of care homes residents are continuing to pay for their own care, Laing & Buisson has stated.

Bupa International has partnered with Jubilee Insurance, east Africa's large insurance group.