Some 60% of construction site workers wrongly believe their employers will pay their salaries and medical benefits in the event of illness or injury. Russ Piper says ignorance is hardly bliss as it could leave them financially vulnerable.

CIExpert has revealed that Beagle Street, the online insurer that entered the market in July 2012 has 'kicked off this season's critical illness upgrade race.'

Zurich has launched a free and confidential support service for its protection customers and their immediate families.

Laws governing insurance contracts are to be updated by the government to provide more modern rules and to bring Britain in line with other countries.

Changes to the private medical insurance-associated Visa rules in Qatar means firms operating in the region may find themselves short-staffed if they don't adapt to new reforms.

Breast cancer is the most commonly claimed for condition among men and women amounting to almost a quarter (24%) of claims, Aviva has revealed.

Income protection provider British Friendly has appointed Roy McLoughlin of adviser firm Master Adviser as a new non-executive director.

Engage Mutual has announced that its Board has made a formal recommendation to merge with Family Investments to form one of the UK's largest mutual insurers with over 2 million customers.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced that private health hospitals will be awarded ratings from April 2015.

The latest developments in personal health technology will be eligible for a new awards scheme launched by AXA PPP in partnership with 2020health and the Design Museum.