Group Protection

The ABI critical illness (CI) working party review reached a crucial stage at the end of August. Party chairman, Nick Kirwan, answers some need-to-know questions

While depression is a serious illness, is it time for a more client-focused approach to underwriting? Paul Edwards investigates

Children's critical illness made headlines last year after a sharp jump in claims. Peter Madigan explores this often overlooked area to see if the end is nigh for this 'free' benefit

With the current definitions for critical illness set to change, Nick Telfer asks which way now for the CI market?

Many providers believe that group income protection is due a revival. Yet the issue on which these hopes are pinned may be the market's undoing, says Peter Madigan Click here to download pdf

As the group critical illness market fails to make any headway, Peter Madigan asks what can be done to boost sales Click here to download pdf

To ensure the group IP market consolidates its position, intermediaries must wean themselves off re-broking and focus on generating new business. Peter Madigan reports

Christine recently set up her own catering business, which currently employs five people. Two years since its launch, she is planning on doubling her workforce. Two employees currently work in management roles, the other three work as catering assistants....

In the second part of our series discussing the next generation of critical illness cover, Neil Reynolds examines reviewable and renewable products

Insurers are now working with employers to rehabilitate and maintain the health of their employees. But good communication will be vital if this new integrated approach is to succeed, believes Stav O'Doherty