Specialist insurer RIAS is to launch a fully integrated advertising campaign designed to reflect the modern face of the UK's over 50s.

Think Local Act Personal, an alliance of over 30 national social care partners, has launched a set of tools to help improve the provision of information and advice available in social care.

Consumers could save up to 50% on their life insurance premiums by taking out policies in their forties rather than their fifties, research finds.

There has been a rise in employees asking for dental plans with as much as two-thirds of employees saying they would consider one if their employer offered it.

Engage Mutual has joined Webline, one of the UK's largest online broker portals, where it will offer its guaranteed 50 plus life cover product.

Health Shield has strengthened its position in the UK health cash plan market, according to research.

Zurich has welcomed adviser network Tenet's recent e-petition urging the government to address the lack of a long-step for financial advice.

Bupa UK had a 124% increase on private medical insurance profits compared to the same time last year but faced a drop in customer numbers, according to its half year results.

Skandia and International Financial Data Services (IFDS), a global IT and outsourced administration services supplier, have partnered to enhance services provided to financial advisers.

The majority of advisers are positive on the impact the retail distribution review (RDR) will have on consumer confidence, while many have said there are signs it has already started to improve.