Business

Simple products, commission removal on protection and universal applications were on the agenda yesterday in a Cover Forum panel debate.

Gender-targeted products will emerge once gender-neutral and I-E tax price changes have settled down, a Cover Forum panel debate said.

Advising on protection policies and writing in trust should not be a disjointed process, a tax and legal consultancy has said.

Advisers are missing out on £22,644 of potential protection business from existing clients, a client management system has shown.

Ageas' incoming business protection proposition will be heavily based on online capability.

Scottish Friendly has announced partnership with Neilson Financial Services (NFS) to develop its UK life insurance business.

Protection will be the biggest growth area for a third of advisers, a sentiment report has shown.

Capita is improving the guidance of its distribution business strategy.

Bupa's half-year results have highlighted this year's large-scale investment and strength in international markets and care services.

Ageas UK has announced its half-year results.