Friends Life has launched a microsite connecting advisers to information on Protect+ service Best Doctors.

One in three have been embellishing insurance applications in the hope of cheaper premiums, Zurich has said.

The payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling scandal has cost financial services £1.375bn so far this year, according to FSA payout figures.

The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has announced the programme for AMII 2012, its first Private Healthcare Summit.

Aviva has launched Facebook app Aviva Health 100 to enable users to rate health and compare scores with others.

A short-term income protection channel has been launched by MoneySupermarket.com.

Short-term income protection is only part of the answer to the protection gap, the ABI has said.

GPs have voted to end work capability assessment.

Scottish Provident has added ABI+ definitions and reduced the rates on its life and critical illness cover.

Simplyhealth has plans to expand its offering with a corporate deductible-style group PMI.