Underwriting

With the EU Gender Directive now UK law and more changes anticipated, Nick Starling explores the potential impact of anti-age discrimination legislation on health and protection insurance

Paul Gyseman highlights how cost savings, greater efficiency and increased consumer satisfaction can be achieved through tele-underwriting in its various forms; little ‘t', middle ‘t' and Big ‘T'.

Beverly, 42, earns £44,000 working as an architect for a large building company. She has nerve damage in her right arm caused by a car accident a few years ago for which she was not at fault. She is divorced with custody of two children aged 11 and 14....

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

Paul Gyseman highlights how cost savings, greater efficiency and increased consumer satisfaction can be achieved through tele-underwriting in its various forms; little 't', middle 't' and Big 'T'

At some point in life, most people will have come across a mole that has caused them to worry. Often, these are harmless but what are the effects of a malignant melanoma? Anne Llewellyn explains

Almost three-quarters of adults over the age of 45 have hypercholesterolaemia - raised cholesterol - and it is one of the major causes of heart disease. Lisa Fuller explores the condition

There are various types of abnormal heart rhythms, some more serious and permanent than others. Joanne Braham explains the condition and its underwriring implications

Understanding paralanguage and how it can be used to reduce non-disclosure is key to the use of tele-interviewing as a sales tool, explains Andrew Gething

Protection can be a necessity for some clients, yet they find themselves declined by mainstream insurers. Roger Hillier explains impaired health policies