Long term care experts have warned the political motivation to overhaul the sector may wane after next week's General Election.

Pioneer has hit out at providers who "change the goalposts" mid-claim while also joining the chorus of insurers urging all income protection (IP) claims approval rates to be published.

Family and home issues are the top cause for workplace absence for 18% of employers according to research by Group Risk Development (GRID).

Aegon has released a new protection claims guide with the aim of reducing non-disclosure and helping advisers manage their clients' expectations.

Advisers are missing out on the opportunities to sell income protection (IP) presented by the new fit note and Welfare Reform Act, research suggests.

Critical illness (CI) payouts are continuing to rise and non-disclosure rates are also improving, new figures show.

LV= is cutting premiums for its higher sum term assurance products.

Aviva has launched a new Speedy Diagnostics service to provide prompt access to specialist consultations and diagnostic tests.

Aviva has launched an improved group risk website to inform and educate intermediaries on the benefits of the sector.

WPA has accused financial service companies of relying on "wings and prayers" to provide security for their clients' data.