Zurich

Zurich has revealed it paid 92% of critical illness (CI) claims last year.

The first report from new industry research body, The Syndicate is focusing on consumer behaviour and self-image in a protection setting.

Half of insurers are now offering some form of HIV Life Assurance, up from 35% last year, according to medical financial advisers Unusual Risks.

Zurich has urged advisers to be prepared for the impact of gender neutrality on their clients and business.

With many legislative changes in the works, the group risk market is hesitant at present. Owain Thomas examines the bigger picture of what is to come for group income protection.

Following a dive in its share value, Aviva could be exposed to a takeover bid from rival insurer Zurich, reports suggest.

Aviva's leap up the blue-chip index has ignited further market speculation that at least two insurers could be mulling over a possible approach worth 575p a share valuing the insurer at £14.8bn.

The long-term care market effectively disappeared in the early 1990s. But is it about to re-open and how should IFAs approach it? Stephanie Spicer reports

Zurich has announced that it is planning to return to the direct insurance market in the UK later this year in a strategic partnership with its subsidiary Endsleigh.

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.