Standard Life has agreed to sell Standard Life Healthcare to Discovery for £138m payable in cash at completion.

Lead generation firm, LeadPoint has announced the launch of a new website designed to help lead buyers maximise their investment in new leads.

COVER's poll this month concerns the Government's Fit Note and Employment and Support Allowance legislation.

While eight out of ten employees could not get by on less than half salary, just 40% of employers offer this level of financial support to those on long term sick leave, research has shown.

LifeSearch has accused providers of commuting Family Income Benefit (FIB) payments into lump sum payments and called for the practice to stop.

As the long term care sector continues to bask in political prominence, Stephen Burke clarifies the main issues for Paul Robertson

Be it pre or post election, there are always imperatives; things any government or government in waiting must aim for.

National Friendly has re-structured its broker channel to cater more specifically for growth in the face of a 200% increase in sales in the last 12 months.

Aviva paid out 1,499 critical illness (CI) claims during 2009, totalling almost £118m, with a 2% non disclosure rate, according to data released today.

The Department of Work and Pensions has released monthly and quarterly statistics in its April 2010 Statistical Summary.