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Bright Grey and Scottish Provident have warned that insurers could be "shooting themselves in the foot" by changing the way they request medical evidence from GPs.

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has called on insurers and regulators to take more responsibility for their products if they want them sold by non-professional brokers.

The ABI has railed against government plans to scrap life assurance tax relief which could hit as many as 1.5 million policyholders.

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Half of insurers are now offering some form of HIV Life Assurance, up from 35% last year, according to medical financial advisers Unusual Risks.

Pruprotect has introduced a premium saver option for its protection products that could see customers earning more than their first year's premiums back over five years.

Ageas Protect has overhauled its critical illness (CI) product to include15 ABI+ condition definitions and extended its relationship with Best Doctors.

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.