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When firms send employees to unfamiliar, sometimes hostile environments, the quality of healthcare can make or break an assignment. Mark Coleman investigates

The French healthcare system may provide some lessons for reforming the NHS and the UK's health insurance industry. Andrew Apps explains

Political instability and global health threats have failed to cause a slump in the international private medical insurance market. Angela Faherty reports

How are liver disorders viewed by insurers? Colette Parkinson gives an underwriter's view

In the final part of our regulation series, Nick Kirwan takes a speculative look five years into the future to see how the market shapes up under the FSA

How can advisers help increase their protection business? Philip Calvert offers some practical tips

New rules mean long term care advisers will soon have to take competence exams. Tish Hanifan explains why this is a positive move for the market

The changing face of the protection market means there are more demands on advisers to stay ahead of the game. Bob Bullivant explains what training options are available

New legislation on age discrimination could lead to changes in life and health insurance products. Wojciech Dochan explains

Some thyroid gland disorders can have serious implications. Simon Taylor gives an underwriter's view of the various levels of risk associated with each condition