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AXA PPP International has appointed of AIMS, Medilink and Medscheme (based in Johannesburg, Nairobi and Mauritius respectively) to provide claims assistance services and facilitate members' access to medical treatment across Africa.

Zurich is to cut 200 jobs from across its UK Life business.

The FSA has responded to an industry provider letter regarding the phase out of financial advisers collating medical information.

Advisers have not realised the impact the incoming Consumer Insurance Act will have when inputting medical information, a medical information provider has warned.

Ageas UK and Groupama have announced they are in exclusive discussions in the UK.

Insurer growth will not be about products but rather distribution individuality, RGA said at its conference yesterday.

LV= has agreed a five-year protection advice partnership with RAC.

Zurich's half year results showed 91% of critical illness claims were paid out.

Aviva has said up to 800 jobs at its UK business are under threat as it continues to drive through cost-cutting measures.

Bright Grey has redesigned its customer-facing website to help prospective adviser clients expand protection knowledge.