Feature

Obesity and other eating disorders have become increasingly common in the UK. Vikki Tranter explains how underwriters view these serious conditions

Are underwriters' standards slipping in the PMI market? Stephen Walker investigates

Graham Newitt examines the attitudes of UK companies to current business protection offerings

With most women performing a dual job in both the workplace and the home, it is vital more women get adequate protection, says Cheryl Clements

Is there inequality between the sexes in the protection market? Diane Saunders investigates

In the second part of our series discussing the next generation of critical illness cover, Neil Reynolds examines reviewable and renewable products

Although pregnancy and childbirth are not usually covered on PMI plans, certain maternity benefits are available. Angela Faherty reports

Insurers are now working with employers to rehabilitate and maintain the health of their employees. But good communication will be vital if this new integrated approach is to succeed, believes Stav O'Doherty

The move towards greater health and safety practices in the workplace has led to a growing emphasis on the need for employee assistance programmes. Angela Faherty investigates

Advice is key to future growth in the employee benefits market. Simon Bailey explains why more intermediaries should look to the workplace to build new business