The Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII) has praised what it described as ‘long overdue' recommended changes to the private healthcare market.

LifeQuote has added critical illness (CI) to Quote+ which it expects to lead to higher conversions for brokers and more clients accepted at standard rates.

Income protection (IP) has scope for a money-back guarantee so the premium is returned to the consumer in the event it does not pay out as expected, delegates heard at the launch of the IPTF's Signposts for Income Protection.

Skandia has announced it has added joint life last death rates to its market-leading Rolling Term life cover.

The Money Advice Service (MAS) has revealed how few hits income protection (IP) has received on its website and is supporting industry initiatives to promote IP to consumers.

There are significant opportunities for income protection product design and greater coverage as the new system of state benefits is likely to produce anomalies for people off work through sickness, disability or injury, experts have said.

The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has today launched a new publication Signposts for Income Protection which provides a range of initiatives designed to boost production and resolve s

The shadow minister for care and older people Liz Kendall has warned of a ‘misinformation scandal' in the delivery of long-term care advice.

The number of people being diagnosed with cancer in the UK each year has hit more than 330,000 for the first time, according to the latest figures.

ECIS (Electrical Contractors Insurance Services) has launched a comprehensive new Dental Plan in association with National Dental Plan (NDP).