Zurich has launched a microsite dedicated to protection.

Aegon has launched a six month physiotherapy pilot for income protection and waiver of premium customers who suffer from a musculo-skeletal condition.

Medicals Direct has splashed out on three businesses from rival Company Health Group to continue its ambitious growth strategy.

Employees value the support of workplace benefits during the current economic climate, new research from Friends Provident says.

Cirencester Friendly has announced that 94% of its income protection (IP) claims were paid last year.

Adviser network Sesame has announced Royal London and Moneygate IFA Ltd as its top protection provider and protection adviser of the year.

Aviva has entered the group critical illness market with the unveiling of a new product.

Health Shield has announced a strong performance last year as its annual premium income increased to more than £20m and earned premiums grew by 12%.

Lifequote is aiming to help advisers address the threat of online competition with a series of protection training workshops.

Aegon paid a marginally lower percentage of critical illness (CI) claims in 2009, but declines due to non-disclosure fell from a half to a third.