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The reorganising of the NHS will open opportunities for private health provision. Richard Walsh highlights likely scenarios

All companies look to assess life claims promptly and efficiently, yet delays do occur, mainly due to probate. Alex Isted looks at an initiative to solve this problem

With sluggish sales, a tough economy and the government's reform of welfare provision, Owain Thomas writes that the timing is right for income protection to finally receive the level of attention it deserves

The Cycle to Work scheme has been growing in popularity. However, have HMRC guidance plus a recent court ruling put a spanner in the spokes? Paul Bartlett investigates

Heart attacks normally mean huge critical illness ratings, Julie Hopkins looks into new and existing medical research of this condition

I sold my client a family income benefit (FIB) plan which has subsequently been claimed on. However, I was surprised to discover that the provider convinced my client to take the benefit as a lump sum instead. Should the adviser be informed about this...

As the dust settles, Peter Barnett gives his view of the Spending Review's impact on financial services and the economy in general

The Cycle to Work scheme has been growing in popularity. However, have HMRC guidance plus a recent court ruling put a spanner in the spokes? Paul Bartlett investigates

The UK private medical insurance (PMI) sector has being going through a tough time in recent years, so perhaps, writes Owain Thomas, it is time for healthcare intermediaries to take a look at the bigger international picture

The interaction of PMI providers and their customers at point of claim can be tricky. Lisa Hall outlines the pitfalls to be avoided