Medicare International has launched an online purchase option allowing clients to buy cover directly from its website.

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has implored the Treasury to apply an "appropriate, proportionate and cost-effective approach" to regulating insurance brokers.

Government plans to give care workers and patients more control over their care will be tested with the announcement of six trial areas.

There has been much to smile about this year in the group life market, but as Owain Thomas discovers, there is still one problem that could see advisers on the hook for millions of pounds in uninsured liabilities

LV= has continued the market's focus of reducing reliance on GP reports (GPRs) by slashing the number requested for its income protection (IP) applications.

Royal London has agreed to potentially buy the Progress protection back book business as part of its deal with parent company Royal Liver.

NEST (the National Employment Savings Trust) could open the door to expansion of the group life market, according to new research.

Aviva paid almost 95% of critical illness (CI) claims and 99.6% of those resulting from death last year.

F&TRC has added tele-underwriting and adviser remuneration to its list on ongoing projects in the protection market.

Health Shield has seen its premium income and membership continue to grow over the last year.