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Every two minutes a heart attack strikes someone somewhere in the UK. Clare Guy explains the signs and symptoms, and the implications for underwriters

As the Financial Services Authority (FSA) celebrates its first anniversary as insurance market regulator, Edward Murray analyses the regulations and asks if more tailoring is required

Early detection is the key to the most common cancer among women, says Helen Cliff - and the prognoses are improving

Payment protection insurance is under scrutiny as never before; and now the complaints have reached the ear of the OFT, write David Heard and Vanessa Evanson-Goddard

Speculation is rife that the protection market is in the grip of a rate war. Johanna Gornitzki examines whether this is true and, if so, what the consequences could be for the industry

Most skiers buy winter sports cover, but a big crash on the slopes could affect an entire protection portfolio. IFAs need to be aware of clients' alpine activities, says Peter Madigan

Building a brand does not happen overnight, but it can be worth the effort as a strong product identity encourages increased sales and employee loyalty, says Nigel Payne

If your clients are thinking about getting a divorce, there's a lot more to think about than who gets the cat. It's a difficult time when advisers can really shine, writes Angela Faherty

Inflammatory bowel disease is a general term encompassing three common disorders. Gareth Hurst explains the conditions and the underwriting implications

New age discrimination legislation becomes law in October 2006. Kirstie Redford looks at the effects the resultant older workforce may have on employers' group insurance schemes