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Life insurance companies and reinsurers love a bit of jargon, so what is retrocession and how do companies use it? Mick James explains

Thought pooling was just for the big players? Think again. Nele Segers outlines the financial case for the smaller pool

Disability and non-health-related issues can be a dicey subject for employers, with many not even knowing how to spot them, let alone how to support affected employees. Hannah Uttley investigates

The increasing success of international private medical insurance is being matched by a rise in fraudsters targeting the market. Andrew Apps outlines the problem

Steve Casey explains how wrap platforms taking advantage of advances in technology can help advisers sell more protection

Non-contestability of claims is, on the surface, a way to rebuild consumer confidence in insurers. However, as Simon Havinden notes, lessons from the US suggest otherwise

Ian Jefferies looks at how advisers can help an increasing number of clients to mitigate estate planning and inheritance tax liabilities through protection policies

There are many ailments that afflict the elderly. Fergus Bescoby investigates the main offenders.

Responses to the Barker report published yesterday have been mixed. While some within involved industries have welcomed it unreservedly, others have offered more measured responses.

Major life changes may be a trigger to review protection. But, writes Adam Higgs, investor clients should also be prepared.