Individual Protection

Capita is improving the guidance of its distribution business strategy.

One thing you can say about the recent Review of Simple Financial Products is that Carol Sergeant and her team have done their homework. If nothing else, it breaks down and builds up a clear target market for a simple income replacement concept.

Friends Life has upgraded its critical illness plan, adding one new condition, three new partial payment conditions and six improved conditions.

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

The Income Protection Task Force has championed the recognition of the need for simple income replacement products in the recent steering group report on simple products.

British Friendly has been added to Sesame's approved list of protection providers.

Legal & General has made a number of significant changes to its critical illness plans.

The emergence of simplified products will need to be clear on target consumer and its impact on more complex product advice, Avelo has said.

Ageas UK has announced its half-year results.

The protection industry has said it is concerned that short term income protection is simply a new style of accident, sickness and unemployment cover, according to a poll.