The number of complaints upheld against networks and nationals by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) have dropped in the last half year, figures show.

Quitting smoking could cause 'impressive savings' on combined critical illness cover (CIC) and single life cover, Moneysupermarket has said.

Aegon UK has today published claims data which shows an increase in the value of life protection and critical illness (CI) claims paid in 2013.

Canada Life Group Insurance is offering all FCA registered advisers (who are authorised to conduct group business) free access to its BusinessCare legal support service.

iPipeline has launched a new ‘Email My Quote' service via its Assureweb portal enabling advisers to keep records of protection quotes via their inbox.

The standards required of independent financial advisers in relation to long-term care are ‘simply not high enough', a Labour peer has warned.

Kidney cancer rates have 'soared' by 30% over the past decade, according to research.

Customers must be made aware of the need for protection policies as the mortgage market has begun to show significant signs of recovery, Friends Life has said.

UK businesses should manage absence in the short-term by decreasing the amount they will pay for future sick leave through income protection, an insurer has urged.

Cigna UK HealthCare Benefits (UKHB) has enhanced its OralHealth dental plans including two new plan levels and enhanced benefits.