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Zurich plans to make 90 redundancies from its UK life business as part of cost cutting measures in light of the challenging economic environment.

Richard Ward, chief executive at Lloyd's, has confirmed the insurance market has prepared for the collapse of the Euro and put a multi-currency settlement option in place and ready to go.

Exeter Family Friendly has relaunched its series of educational protection seminars for advisers.

The boards of insurance companies have still not implemented a fully effective risk culture in their organisations despite significant investment since the financial crisis of 2008.

Healthcare provider Simplyhealth has invited young people to a half-day employment skills workshop at its Manchester office.

There will need to be greater insurer consideration of real claimant needs, a care advisory service provider has stated.

The insurance gap is widest for aged 55 and over, MetLife has said.

Aviva has reported a buoyant first quarter in protection, with sales up a fifth on last year.

More than 60 per cent of intermediaries have said they are confident about business growth in the next 12 months, according to a Sterling Insurance survey.

Engage Mutual has added to its guaranteed over 50s life cover plan to enable pay out for serious and terminal illness.