Care for the elderly and disabled at home is currently enjoying a high political profile. Given the Governments concerns in this area, do you see this sector becoming mainstream for the protection and health insurance industries, rather than its current...

Insurers are charged with treating customers fairly and driving up conversion rates. These goals are not incompatible and advances in technology offer ways to succeed with both agendas, says Stuart Hayman

How should an adviser assess which Critical Illness policy they should offer to a client? Specialist protection IFA Alan Lakey outlines a new approach to product selection...

"Everything in moderation…" Fergus Bescoby takes a look at the use of alcohol and recreational drugs in insurer's terms

The market for over 50s life cover plans is set to grow and, says James Eaglen, the products are already in the market

The Retail Distribution Review has set the clock ticking for those giving regulated advice and sales guidance on retail products, says Matt Smith

As the AMII chair comes up for election next month, Stephanie Spicer talks to outgoing chairman Mike Izzard on his tenure and the tasks ahead

Rhys (52) has just taken early retirement due to stress and serious heart problems which resulted in surgery. He and his family were previously covered under his company's PMI plan, and now he wants to provide this cover for his wife (Heather, 48) and...

Taking on International PMI business can stave off competition from other market sectors and be a profitable addition to a business' line up, says Andrew Apps

In an effort to increase consumer confidence and engagement in the industry the concept of a protection product quality mark has been suggested. Would you broadly support this idea, and what issues would it raise?