Individual Protection

In this month's COVER reader poll we ask: Do you find the ABI's updated statement of best practice for critical illness definitions useful?

Steve Webb remains "open minded but sceptical" about private income protection insurers becoming involved in the state welfare system.

Munich Re London (Life Branch) has appointed Andy Batley as CEO of the UK & Irish Life Reinsurance business from 1 January 2015.

The NHS is currently working on a ​genetic testing project. Kerry Nicolaides ​asks what implications this would have ​for the protection industry

What can advisers expect from the change in management at LV=? New managing director of protection Myles Rix gives his first interview to Fiona Murphy

Consumers can be divided into four categories based on their attitudes to protection. Mark Holweger explains how advisers can identify these categories in their client bases

Obesity is linked to a wide range of health problems. Fergus Bescoby discusses the associated conditions and the implications for insurance

Aegon's results for the first 10 weeks of its latest whole of life offering have exceeded expectations for the provider with the results described as 'fantastic' by its protection director.

Guy Williams reviews the innovations in protection technology launched during 2014.

Legal & General (L&G) has announced it is to spend £1m on its Relevant Life Plan (RLP) to provide online submissions and allow for online submissions.