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Bupa has warned that poor cost control has made the private medical insurance sector "unsustainable" and risks piling further pressure on struggling NHS services.

More than 70% believe tax breaks could provide an incentive for take up of financial protection, according to a survey published today.

The Queen has said the hoped-for long term care legislation, through the Health and Social Care Bill, is to be passed in the 2013/2014 Parliamentary session.

Whole of life sales have plummeted following a change in non-investment linked marketing emphasis among providers, Swiss Re's Term and Health Watch 2013 has shown.

LifeQuote has launched a free business protection insurance service for general insurance brokers who want to extend their insurance offering within the business market.

The vast majority of GPs believe that helping patients to stay in or return to work is an important part of their role.

Corporate dental plan provider National Dental Plan is entering the individual market with two new individual dental offers - Wisdom Benefits and Dencover - both available online.

Simplyhealth has announced Romana Abdin as the company's new Chief Executive, with effect from 1 July.

The UK division of life insurance consolidator Resolution saw a drop in sales after the group shied away from "unattractive" business in the lead up to the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

A national physiotherapy network aimed at insurers, solicitors, employers and occupational health professionals has been launched to maximise clinical outcomes for injured parties.