Now in their 11th year, registration for this year's Gold Standard Awards has now begun.

CIExpert has hailed LV='s upgrade to its critical illness (CI) plans as the first serious attempt at a hybrid approach between traditional CI and severity-based payments.

AXA PPP healthcare has launched Dental Care, an employee benefit helping employers protect against absence caused by putting off routine dental check-ups.

Legal & general has marked National family Week by pointing out the need to the financial value parents contribute to their home when assessing a family's need for financial protection.

Medical researchers have pinpointed a genetic marker for sporadic breast cancer which accounts for 80% of all cases.

British Friendly has appointed a new Chairman, Nick Bayley, a promotion from the mutual's board of directors.

Advisers have seen the number of complaints against them soar over the past year, however figures show that more than half of the cases were dropped by the ombudsman.

CIExpert has analyses recent changes to Bright grey's critical illness definitions and approved of the insurers clarification of definitions.

The elderly care system needs more money now and needs an independent review, according to Lord Warner, who drew up the initial plans for care home fees to be capped.

Legal & General has committed to end the stigma of mental health problems by signing up to Time to Change.