The insurance industry is being held back by poor data capture, substandard analysis and lack of integration between systems, Medicals Direct Group has said.

Unmodelled aspects of longevity could invalidate insurer's predictions for policy pricing, reinsurer RGA has said.

Legal & General has launched a free protection app for iPhones and iPads.

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has given an insight into current complaint trends in critical illness, with a mixed report.

MorganAsh has officially launched Tele-Interviewing service for impaired annuities and is considering long term care market entry.

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has relaunched its website and asked members to update their details.

Lead Co-op has launched life assurance leads allowing advisers to alter prices according to the source of the lead in order to reward and encourage quality leads.

Now Health International, has announced a six-month incentive campaign, offering 5% off all existing and new individual quotations.

The house of commons has made the case for those entering long term care to receive financial advice, guidance and product availability information.

Holloway Friendly has launched an enhancement to their Purely IP income protection product - Purely Day One.