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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

Amalgamating employee benefits across borders makes good financial sense for companies with branches in different countries, yet many firms that could benefit are still not aware of the advantages of the system, argues Jim O'Driscoll.

With sales of protection products continuing to struggle, the question is which brave innovator is going to lead the industry out of the shadows and into a more prosperous future? Peter Carvill reports.

It has been one year since the Association of British Insurers' new definitions on critical illness came into force, yet advisers and consumers are still missing out on what is seen as a difficult product, argues Iain Mallon.

The future of the NHS will be high on political party agendas as the UK approaches its next general election. Lucy Quinton explores how the public and private sectors could function in unison.

With the changes to NHS dental treatment now firmly in place, Pam Whelan explains how this is having a positive effect on private dental insurance plans.

Alan Marquis debates the issues surrounding the UK's current obesity problem and asks the question, does size really matter?

With employers placing greater emphasis on maintaining employee health and wellbeing, Steve Langan explains how the right advice is vital when introducing a comprehensive healthcare strategy.