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Ever more insurers are partnering with big-box retailers to develop new markets for life and health insurance in the US. Amy Friedman reveals how the concept works.

With the economy showing little sign of an upturn and spare money thin on the ground, cost-effective cash plans are the most sought-after employee benefit. Nicola Culley examines this rapidly growing market and ponders its longevity

What do a professional couple with a young family and a retired tycoon have in common? They can both use a whole of life product for a variety of needs. Jennifer Gilchrist explains.

If commission was abolished for protection plans, what would be the result? Would the customer benefit? Perhaps not, finds Alan Lakey.

Mental health is now the biggest cause of claim in group risk markets. Katharine Moxham outlines the scale of the problem.

Britain's changing demographic make-up is removing the traditional protection trigger points - and adding new ones. Mark Jones explains.

A Japanese insurer is reaping the rewards of embracing the technological revolution, writes Greg Goodfliesh.

The Gender Directive has been implemented Europe wide. So how did the neighbours cope? Alastair Gerrard explores.

While many in the industry are predicting the end of whole of life, others are questioning how, post-RDR, it can be used to build more holistic cover, Nicola Culley reports.

Plan Money is one of the first small IFAs to form business ties with an aggregator site. Peter Chadborn explains why