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In the latest of a series exploring the finer points of critical illness protection, CIExpert's Alan Lakey examines children's cover/

With sales of individual IP on the slide, industry is agreed something needas to be done. However, as Nicola Culley discovers, opinion is divided as to how to reverse the decline.

The proliferation of multi-channel solutions and platforms may have created a wealth of opportunities for businesses to communicate directly with consumers, but as a direct result, the amount of data they hold, has risen to startling levels.

With less than inspiring sales of underwritten whole of life, Ian Jefferies, explores the opportunities that still exist for advisers beyond the current market

With sporting events this summer resulting in success for many UK sports stars, Paul Hunt ponders possible influences the ‘Olympic bounce' will have on health and exercise and the impact on underwriting.

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In the fourth of a series of articles exploring the finer points of critical illness protection, CIExpert's Alan Lakey investigates heart conditions.

A panel debate at the recent COVER Forum discussed medical disclosure application forms, with some arguing tele-underwriting was the answer while others said universal forms would beat the ever-lengthening applications. How much of a problem are existing...

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