Jelf Employee Benefits has predicted an upturn in group risk consultations in 2012.

The government has begun consulting on how insurers can use gender as a risk factor after a European Court of Justice ruling said providers could not charge different premiums to men and women because of their sex.

Now Health International has published a how-to guide brokers may hand to clients relocating abroad for the first time.

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries has identified lack of clarity about how to plan for future long term care needs and a lack of reliable sector data as barriers to market development.

Aviva has overhauled its approach to large case underwriting, to make the process quicker and easier.

Cigna UK HealthCare Benefits has issued two free guides on work absence caused by upper limb disorders.

www.letstalkgrouprisk.co.uk has been launched in response to increased interest from advisers in group risk issues.

Disabled people living in residential care will continue to have their additional mobility needs met, the Government has announced.

Global health services company Cigna has finalised the acquisition of FirstAssist Insurance Services.

IFAs will now be able to compare, quote, and apply for LV='s budget income protection (IP) product through the Avelo Exchange.