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The Income Protection Task Force did not anticipate such resistance to its advice, but, as Peter Le Beau explains, the team is still struggling to resuscitate the beleaguered product.

Insisting that consumers take more responsibility over their own financial security, David Macgregor explains the straggling take-up of individual IP and how it can edge its way to the front of the pack.

With the variance in survival rates so dependent on type, insurers underwriting clients with brain tumours must stay informed on all the relevant statistics. Angela Kidd provides the details.

With an FSA review of the proposed ICOB regulation changes pending, Peter Barnett analyses the potential outcomes and implications on product viability and adviser confidence.

As two more firms announce their plans to merge at the start of November this year, Sam Barrett reviews what appears to be a perfect pairing, while recalling a recent merger that failed to ignite.

Compliance consultant Branko Bjelobaba looks back at how Financial Services Authority regulation has affected the PMI sector and forecasts the future outlook.

With the Government and employers edging away from their pension scheme responsibilities, it is now up to the individual to plan for their family's future. Edward Murray reports.

The ABI's Nick Kirwan takes a broad view of the individual IP market and investigates whether the Protection Committee can save the lagging product from its current state of limbo.

While a paperless office would be a dream come true for some advisers, others are still getting to grips with website technology. Lucy Quinton investigates a growing trend

While they are far from the most debated financial product available, cash plans can offer employers and staff an unmatched level of affordable healthcare, says Abby Bowman