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Take a look back at the top six most read stories on COVER this week.

1) FCA commission ban would be ‘disastrous' but could happen - Tenet

FCA removal of commission on protection products would be a "complete disaster" but could happen, adviser network Tenet has warned.

2) Aviva adds to CI offering

Aviva has added second opinion and practical guidance services to its critical illness products for adviser client policyholders.

3) Budget 2013: Tax break for health intervention employee benefits

The Chancellor's indication that companies will get a targeted tax relief tax help with sickness related employee benefits has been welcomed.

4) FCA will focus on consumer expectations

The incoming FCA will focus on consumer expectation, even if it is "utterly unreasonable", according to a legal and regulatory compliance consultancy.

5) Chancellor's tax relief is welcome, but missed opportunity

The Chancellor's announcement of some tax relief on health-related interventions is welcome. But, at the same time, it also feel likes a missed opportunity.

6) Bupa verbally agrees to individual PMI distribution through AMII brokers

Bupa has made a verbal agreement in principle with the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries to offer its individual PMI proposition through the body's broker members.

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Nicola Culley

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Managers struggling to discuss mental health: Unum UK

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One in five men unaware of employer health support: Bupa

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clock 12 January 2026 • 2 min read

Highlights

COVER Survey: Advisers damning of protection insurer service levels

COVER Survey: Advisers damning of protection insurer service levels

"It takes longer than ever to get underwriting terms"

John Brazier
clock 12 October 2023 • 5 min read
Online reviews trump price for young people selecting life and health cover

Online reviews trump price for young people selecting life and health cover

According to latest ReMark report

John Brazier
clock 11 October 2023 • 2 min read
ABI members with staff neurodiversity policy nearly doubles

ABI members with staff neurodiversity policy nearly doubles

Women within executive teams have grown to 32%

Jaskeet Briah
clock 10 October 2023 • 3 min read