Insurer

Members of Royal London have agreed with plans to acquire the Co-operative Banking Group's life insurance business.

Scientists investigating the link between diet and mouth cancer have received a £185,000 donation from Simplyhealth.

Insurers have applauded news the ABI is to refine definitions insurers use to report claims pay-out rates to ensure greater consistency across the industry.

Bupa has announced they have teamed up with AIG to develop a range of products and services for the travel insurance market.

British Friendly has appointed a new Chairman, Nick Bayley, a promotion from the mutual's board of directors.

Legal & General has committed to end the stigma of mental health problems by signing up to Time to Change.

Aviva has moved to cloud-based systems in a bid to improve the group's finance, sales and operations.

Aviva has announced a three-year deal with the Lighthouse Group to provide life protection products through its national adviser division, Lighthouse Financial Advice (LFA).

New business at insurance giant Aviva was up 18% in the three months to 31 March, reaching £191m, according to its latest results.

Ageas has put a strong first quarter down to acquisition of Groupama Insurances, with business results showing a rise in profits.