ABI

Jonathan Rees, director general of the Government Equalities Office, has reassured insurers there will not be a ban on age-based insurance pricing in the near future.

Zurich has amended its critical illness (CI) plans and produced a multi-media pack to help advisers promote the benefits of the product's cover.

Any new legislation implementing private sector involvement in supporting the welfare state will not happen until a potential second term, according to the ABI.

Vince Cable has admitted Britons will have to take greater responsibility for their own protection needs in the future following the welfare reforms.

The insurance industry still has an image problem with the general public which the new regulatory structure is unlikely to help, according to research by the ABI.

The protection industry should engage with the Money Advice Service (MAS) not fear it to successfully grow the market, industry leaders have said.

The government is "enthusiastic" and "engaged" with the protection industry to support its attempts to cut welfare spending, according to Richard Verdin.

Scottish Provident and Bright Grey have amended their critical illness products to include five new definitions and two reclassifications of conditions.

Insurers must pay life insurance claims in four weeks following the ABI's decision to slash its guidance time for the process.

Leaving aside the question of advice, do you see simple protection products as a threat to IFAs or a stepping stone for clients? Should IFAs sell them alongside fully featured products?