The government can not recover overpayments of social security benefits through the courts where the claimant is not at fault, the country's top court has ruled.

RGA actuary Greg Becker discusses the lessons that can be learnt from the South African protection market.

With sluggish sales, a tough economy and the government's reform of welfare provision, Owain Thomas writes that the timing is right for income protection to finally receive the level of attention it deserves

Swiss Re's predicts growth in the insurance and reinsurance industry will continue to accelerate next year and expects moderate expansion in the European and US economies.

Stonebridge Group has agreed a strategic affiliation with PruProtect for its protection proposition.

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) will be renamed Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and a consultation has been launched into its overhaul on a social rather than medical basis.

Canada Life is planning to produce a further series of focused broadcasts for its website.

Employers are increasingly concerned about the potential impact of the government's review of sickness benefits, according to new research.

True Potential has agreed a partnership with insurance giant Aviva to allow quotes and online applications for a wider range of the provider's products, including protection plans.

PruHealth has joined with state healthcare bodies in backing the government's public health white paper.