Ian Talbot examines how brokers can find innovative ways for clients to retain their PMI policies while also continuing to treat customers fairly against this backdrop of economic upheaval.

Gordon, 58, wishes to take out a private medical insurance (PMI) policy. He is in generally good health but works in an extremely stressful position as a highly paid civil servant. However, due to the recession, he will probably find himself retiring...

Roger Edwards talks to Paul Robertson about the current concern providers have over the lack 
of advice requested since the latest CI product was introduced.

Providers looking to enhance CI products must consider the effect on systems and pricing, and whether further underwriting is required. Julie Hopkins explores how cover can be retrospectively amended.

In light of the FSA's proposed regulatory fee increases for IFAs, do you think that advisers should have more input with the regulator on rules affecting their business? Should they be represented on the board?

The current economic crisis has generated a lot of criticism of the position of public sector workers and in the world of planet insurance, one group of employees could be exempt from the pain of the recession until 2011 - GPs who receive fees for medical...

Voice risk analysis has made the underwriting process more efficient. Richard Sheridan explains how this technology and human judgement can work together in other arenas.

Jill Davies takes a look at the integral part information technology is playing in helping to advance the health cash plan market for providers, intermediaries and customers…

Following his brother's diagnosis and recovery from throat cancer last year, Bob wants to take out some critical illness (CI) cover for himself. Bob is 47, drinks moderately but has a body mass index (BMI) of 32 despite being physically active by cycling...

UK anti-corruption laws are tightening. Richard Burger explains their effects in the insurance arena.