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2008 was a fairly tumultuous one in the protection industry in terms of product innovation. But which do you think will be the most influential in the long-run?

Last month's COVER Focus on income protection (IP) mentioned October's introduction of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) as a prompt to the public to realise how little state support they would get if they were too ill to work.

The FOS reflects on outcomes of ABI guidance

Having run nine marathons she is as determined to push her physical prowess as she is the boundaries of group IP. Paul Robertson talks to Diane Buckley about her experience in the intermediary market.

The FSA has published its RDR feedback statement. Will distinguishing between independent and sales advice, setting minimum qualifications for IFAs and introducing a standard for independent advice ‘reform the investment market' and increase confidence...

Is past claims performance a guide to the future or will the FOS work on transparency be valuable to the industry? Gill Salton asks.

Advancements in the treatment of HIV and Aids has improved the prognosis of sufferers, driving insurers to be more inclusive in providing cover, explains Julie Hopkins.

Friends Prov to alert advisers of policy alterations

Legal & General (L&G) is encouraging brokers to investigate client databases and contact those who h...

Egg will compensate payment protection insurance (PPI) customers following its fine of £721,000 by t...