Cirencester friendly has introduced an at home nurse screening program for applicants where further medical evidence is required.

Friends Provident International has launched an online seminar looking at Inheritance Tax (IHT).

Resolution has completed its acquisition of Bupa Health Assurance (BHA), comprising its Group Risk and Individual Protection businesses.

A new lead generation provider has launched on the protection and mortgage markets with plans to enter the pensions and investments sectors later this year.

The ABI's reforms of Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) definitions on critical illness (CI) policies have not been well received by advisers.

The new ESA statistics are being abused but, says Owain Thomas, they could spur IP sales.

Just 4% of the population has made firm plans to fund their future long-term care (LTC) needs while two thirds (63%) have not even considered the matter, according to ABI research.

Peter Chadborn believes the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) may provide an opportunity for advisers to secure clients that banks cannot afford to service.

Which? has called for regulators to ensure protection products meet minimum standards.

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) is inviting nominations for its 2011 Young Broker of the Year Award.