The government has unveiled a radical new blueprint for NHS procurement including the publication of what individual hospitals pay for goods and services.

The first modern day critical illness policy was launched in South Africa thirty years ago, developed by heart surgeon Dr Marius Barnard.

HIV Positive people who are taking out HIV Life Assurance in the UK are insuring themselves for a 'fairly low' average sum assured of £134,130, according to research.

Cirencester Friendly has launched an online chat tool to facilitate instant communication between their underwriters and financial advisers looking to transact business with the Society.

Half of UK adults struggle to keep up with their bills and credit commitments, up from one in three in 2006, research has revealed.

Income protection provider PG Mutual has reported a ‘record increase' in new business for 2013, as the mutual sector has experienced growth during the recession.

Ageas UK has reported a net profit increase of 17.3% to £49.1m (HY1 2012: £41.9m) in its 2013 first half year results as its combined operating ratio held steady at 98.5% (HY1 2012 98.8%.)

Assure-U Ltd has launched a website and quote comparison engine for private medical insurance (PMI.)

In this month's poll sponsored by Zurich, COVER is asking: When advising on Critical Illness what factor is most important to you when selecting a provider?

Zurich has revealed it paid out 94% of critical illness (CI) claims in the first half of 2013.