Women do not value their own lives as much as men do, according to new research from Scottish Provident.

PG Mutual has signed up to COVER's campaign to reform the assessment of claims for income protection (IP).

Pharmaceutical & General has announced a rebrand to PG Mutual on the back of significant growth following an expansion into the wider medical profession.

Questions have been tabled in the House of Lords' asking the government for its assessment of key elements of the private medical insurance (PMI) market.

British Friendly Society has become the second insurer to add its name to COVER's campaign to reform the assessment of claims for income protection (IP).

Ageas Protect has confirmed its new management structure, with Darren Spriggs replacing Martin Werth as managing director.

Cirencester friendly has become the first insurer to give its backing to COVER's campaign to reform the assessment of claims for income protection (IP).

GPs have become so poor at returning medical request forms that advisers have been forced to attend appointments with patients to ensure they are completed.

Over 20 million Britons believe they could survive for up to six months on ‘emergency' funds despite half having less than £1,000 available in accessible savings.

Healthcare intermediaries have called for cash plan providers to offer greater product innovation and provide more training on the market.