PruProtect has called for a discussion on how to treat those who do not naturally fit into own occupation underwriting for income protection.

Aviva paid more than £439m to its life and critical illness (CI) customers in 2011, a total of 99%, making payments for 10,495 life claims and 1,568 CI claims.

Now Health International, has extended the time its price promotion to brokers will run, offering a 5% premium reduction on individual new business quotations.

Bright Grey and Scottish Provident have confirmed that they are reviewing income protection, aiming to "substantially" increase those offered own occupation cover.

A significant proportion of the UK's small business bosses are risking their health as they battle absence to keep businesses afloat, according to Bupa.

More than one third of people going through Incapacity Benefit reassessment have been found to be fit for work, according to the first set of official statistics released today.

Cirencester friendly is to completely renew its IT systems, including its adviser facing offering.

Care homes are struggling to provide quality care for residents with complex medical conditions, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned.

Seventy four charities are to receive a share of more than £6.8m of Government money to develop new approaches to health and wellbeing, Care Services Minister Paul Burstow has announced.

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