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Friends Life has reported a 41% increase in the value of new business for the first nine months of 2013, rising from £94m during the same period last year to reach £133m.

Allianz Group has reported growth in revenues and new business in its life and health insurance business in its 2013 third quarter results.

Royal London has today announced a major new deal with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to sponsor one-day cricket.

Ageas Protect has reported a 35.4% increase in total Gross Written Premiums (GWPs) in the first nine months of this year amid a 'continued subdued market.'

Political proposals to transform Britain into a leading Islamic finance hub would open up a lucrative untapped market to Lloyd's players and beyond, according to industry analysts.

Royal London saw protection sales through its Scottish Provident and Bright grey brands drop 4% in the last nine months, according to the mutual's New Business Results and Interim Management Statement for the 9 months to 30 September.

Aviva's in-house rehabilitation team has broadened its offering of a mental health claims service to customers with Group Income Protection.

Improvements in electronic communication with customers and advisers will be key to driving revenue opportunities for providers in 2014 industry, analysts have said.

RGA UK Names Richard Verdin will take up the post of chief marketing officer, UK and Ireland at RGA UK on the first of January.

Advisers will see Royal London's brand change for Bright grey and Scottish Provident up to a year and a half before the public, the mutual has said.