Aviva

The Defaqto star ratings system has been called into question by industry experts following publication of its 2013 income protection (IP) products ranking.

Aviva has reported concern about long waiting times for mental health treatments despite the government having pledged to provide greater access by 2015.

Critical illness G-Day premium changes have shown Aegon, Scottish Provident and Bright Grey to have the highest increases, while LV= can boast the lowest, CIExpert has reported

A protection adviser has warned advisers to check critical illness cover policy documents after receiving a series of out-dated terms and conditions for clients.

Aviva has extended its free life cover for new parents offer.

Productivity and motivation in the workplace have increased for 9 out of ten companies that introduced health benefits this year, Aviva has reported.

Product provider Aviva is set to cut a further 120 jobs as it continues to target cost savings of £400m.

Aviva does "tidying up" exercise with critical illness cover, according to an adviser.

Aviva has added benefits and options to its individual private health insurance cover.

Aviva's programme of job cuts, which will see 800 staff made redundant, is on track to save the insurer £250m by the end of the year, according to latest results.