Protection products are unlikely to be seen as expensive, even after Gender Directive price correction, and there is limited value in IFAs targeting women in the lead up to December 21, Aviva has pointed out.

The demand for more technology is up this year, with most variations on the technological theme ahead of last year, according to The Protection Review.

Simplyhealth has published a fact sheet on the tax implications of providing health benefits to staff, with a focus on large employers.

More than 80% of women are completely unaware of the forthcoming introduction of the European Gender Directive this year.

The slowing of payment protection insurance (PPI) presents a significant opportunity for financial advisers to write policies that cover not just loan repayments, but also a percentage of income as well and to focus on addressing clients' wider protection...

Although health at work has increased in recent years, there are insurance risks threatening this trend, a Gen Re conference has heard.

The Concordat and Moratorium on Genetics and Insurance has been extended.

The Gender Directive does not mean the end of gender related underwriting reinsurer Gen Re has clarified.

First Complete has widened its panel of protection providers, and appointed Aviva to its income protection provider panel.

Aviva has announced an exclusive five-year deal with Tesco Bank to provide life protection products for its UK retail customers.