AFM / Association of Financial Mutuals

One million people are unable to work due to a serious illness or injury

15% increase in number of claims paid

Says AFM chief exec

'A message from the mutuals'

Did a commission ban in the Netherlands damage the market? Rijn van der Linden says not and draws some parallels with the UK

Government must stop penalising those who have already purchased insurance to fund long-term care (LTC) and make promises on nursing care to support the introduction of other related products, according to National Friendly.

The Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM) has welcomed the FSA's exemption of Holloway protection products from the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) but said the ‘limited' concession does not go far enough.

The Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM) will meet Treasury officials to further explore its offer to play a significant role in assisting the Government's welfare reforms.