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The modest-sized British Friendly has giant plans for the IP market. Its CEO Mark Myers reveals all to Paul Robertson

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.

Gail Maltby, chief executive of Paycare, and Neil Armitage, marketing director at Foresters Friendly Society, explain the reasons behind the growing trend of mutual societies working together.

Cuna Mutual Group has announced a deal to distribute LV='s term life assurance to its network of building societies.

Paul Hudson of Cirencester friendly has given the FSA's judgement on Holloway plans the thumbs up but feels there is still more work to be done for the product.

British Friendly is launching an income protection plan designed for the intermediary market.

Income Protection specialist, dg Mutual, has paid out 99% of claims for the third year running, with over 50% of claims paid out within one week.

Foresters Friendly Society has entered an agreement with CS Healthcare, a specialist health insurance provider.

For the second year running Income Protection specialist, Dentists' and General Mutual (DG), paid over 99% of its Income Protection claims.

The Association of Friendly Societies (AFS) has voted to merge with the Association of Mutual Insurers (AMI).