Financial advisers operating in Europe are less strictly regulated than their UK counterparts yet consumers are still afforded the same degree of protection, according to Zurich Life government affairs principal Matt Connell.

Towers Watson has launched a new financial modelling software product for life insurers worldwide.

The NHS has admitted that "greater scrutiny" should have been applied after it was revealed that the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries paid for medical records to produce a report on pricing .

Aviva has launched a specialist protection team to offer a tailored service for protection cases with high levels of cover and large premiums.

The Ministry of Justice increased pressure on the claims management sector last year resulting in the removal of more than 200 licences from firms flouting the rules.

Scottish Provident has been awarded a 5 Star rating for its critical illness plan for the 10th consecutive year.

Bupa is opening up its individual private medical insurance (PMI) product, Bupa By You, so intermediaries will be able to sell it to consumers.

Zurich UK Life has revealed it paid out 94% of income protection (IP) claims to customers during 2013.

Aegon UK has announced the redundancy of its Protection Distribution Director and plans to take on new hires, as it embarks on restructuring its Protection business.

Canada Life Group Insurance has expanded its Best Doctors service offering with the launch of Doctor Online.