Technology is on the cusp of delivering fundamental change to the underwriting of protection products industry experts have said.

A report, published by Just Fair, has found that the UK government is in breach of its legal obligations to respect, protect and fulfil the human rights of disabled people.

Capita Regulatory Services has partnered with LeanApps, a standard software provider for the insurance and pensions markets.

Aviva paid out £12.9 million to individual income protection customers in 2013.

Advisers are increasingly imposing fees on customers who switch or cancel protection policies. Adviser Mark Sleaford is not impressed

Engage Mutual has launched an updated ‘funeral calculator' on its adviser community site, enabling intermediaries to access up-to-date cremation and burial costs.

The Disability Benefit Consortium has launched its 2014 Big Benefits Survey and is looking for input.

There is overwhelming support amongst protection advisers for the introduction e-signatures to speed up underwriting of products such as life cover, critical illness and income protection.

Sun Life Direct is to rebrand as Sun Life, with ambitions to become the UK's leading direct-to-consumer financial services brand.

Promedica24, Europe's largest live in care provider, has found the idea of residential care is becoming less and less appealing with over two thirds (67%) considering a live in carer just so they don't have to go into a home.