Insurer

Zurich has urged advisers to be prepared for the impact of gender neutrality on their clients and business.

Ageas Protect has seen its protection business almost double over the first three quarters of the year although it is yet to reach profitability.

Friends Life has announced completion of the outsourcing on IT and Customer Service functions of its UK Heritage business.

Group protection business at Friends Life dropped by more than half in the third quarter of the year while individual business slipped slightly compared to the previous three months.

Consumers want simple financial products to provide a standard limited level of coverage allowing easy understanding and comparison, new research has found.

Swiss Re has reported a 118% increase in net income in the third quarter.

Aviva has seen a slight uplift in its protection sales over the third quarter as it continues its attempt to dominate the market.

Friends Life has signed a new long-term agreement with Best Doctors to include its service in its individual protection policies sold through recognised IFAs.

Bright Grey and Scottish Provident have bucked an 18 month downward trend as new business revenue and applications jumped significantly over the third quarter of the year.

Legal & General has credited diversification into non mortgage related business for strong individual protection results that boosted its third quarter performance.