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PMI providers make it their business to know the latest medical advancements, but how can they effectively apply this knowledge to the wider world? Lucy Quinton reports on some growing trends.

Despite gloomy predictions of a market slowdown, Mark Jones believes there may be a positive future for firms that have the foresight to meet new challenges head on.

Coping with mental illness can be traumatic for the many people affected, however, an understanding insurance industry aware of customers' rights can offer much-needed support. Johanna Gornitzki reports.

With the rise in popularity of price comparison websites, Jon Finley explains how a fully functional website will provide advisers with the edge that they need to both retain and attract customers

While there are both good and bad predictions for the future of the protection market, Matt Morris explains that promoting an honest and transparent image to the public will be vital for growth.

Despite being cast as the black sheep of the insurance industry, there is a future for the payment protection insurance markets if they can gain the trust of consumers. Lucy Quinton reports.

The digestive system breaks down solid food to provide the body with important nutrients - so what happens when it fails to work as effectively as it should? Clare Guy reports.

How can the protection gap be tackled? Richard Verdin explains that better training can improve adviser service and boost sales - however, it must be targeted and comprehensive.

Following the release of his book Beat the Booze, which looks into alcohol addiction, Edmund Tirbutt provides a few sobering thoughts for the insurance community.

According to Alistair Sclare, outdated industry practices are holding back the private medical insurance market from embracing new technologies - but this could change, he says.