Feature

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.

AT A GLANCE

Bangladesh: Smart underwriting, Smart phones, Smart People: Voila!

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...

PROTECTION WATCH

In today's market, insurers need to explore other ways to protect consumers. Paul Walsh examines the industry's failures and options.

Child CI cover is a common benefit on critical illness products in the UK. In Ireland, regulations allow insurers to take cover relating to children a step further, as Greg Becker expains.

Takaful insurance is common in most of the Muslim world, but what is its potential in the UK? Greg Becker looks at one of the most developed takaful markets - Malaysia.