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Allianz Worldwide Care has reported "exceptional" levels of growth during 2012, with a 27% increase in gross written premium (GWP) and a 31% increase in the number of insured lives.

Wiltshire Friendly paid out 99.20% of all submitted income protection claims in 2012, the mutual's highest reported level over the past 4 years.

A rehabilitation case management firm has expanded its immediate medical assessment (IMA) service for insurers and solicitors to deliver benefits.

The UK insurer sector will benefit significantly from the Prime Minister's strengthening of links to India, an independent financial services body has said.

Ageas UK has reported non-life income of £1.74bn for 2012, up from £1.72bn in 2011 as its combined operating ratio remained stable at 99.8% (2011: 99.9%).

The Gender Directive has shown "clear lessons" for the industry to learn, to make a real impact on consumer behaviour, Bright Grey and Scottish Provident have said.

Aegon has reported new life sales rose to £758m in 2012, up from £738m the year before.

Cyber-terrorism is on the agenda for an IT consultancy today during a presentation about high-profile attacks on insurers.

An online quoting system has reported that all consumers look at more than one protection product area when considering cover.

Insurers are failing to engage with social media and technology-savvy consumers, a customer experience survey has shown.