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Or is it? Women may pay less for car insurance but it is the fairer sex that ends up out of pocket when it comes to protecting against long-term illness. Samantha Downes asks whether it is fair for women to pay higher premiums

As the industry steps up efforts to ensure full disclosure of information at application stage, Phil Brown explores how underwriting can be made more effective

The EU hopes to eradicate the risk of gender discrimination when insurers assess premiums with its Equal Treatment Directive. Peter Carvill explores how male and female claims compare

The relationship between people and drugs can be a self-destructive one as what often starts out as a leisure activity can turn into a life-threatening dependence. Sarah Parkinson explains

With the majority of intermediaries supporting increased sharing of SME claims information in the PMI sector, Claire Ginnelly questions why the industry remains stuck in the mud

Affordable premiums, customer-friendly sales processes and complete confidence that valid claims will be paid. Warren Copp ponders a utopian protection industry

With British soldiers involved in two major conflicts, the low levels of compensation awarded to those killed and injured has been brought into stark focus. Sam Barrett looks at the role insurers can play

The media ensures everyone is aware of the growing dangers surrounding obesity and binge-drinking, but how easy is it for underwriters to assess their risk? Peter Carvill reports

As providers offer a growing range of employee benefits, Dominic Howard and Steve Haynes urge advisers to raise awareness of the options available to help employers attract and retain staff

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries as the heart pumps it around the body, but what happens when it is higher than it should be? Paula Reeves reports