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The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has said it is "delighted" by the recent publication of income protection (IP) claims statistics by insurance companies, and argued the move would boost consumer confidence in the market.

NFU Mutual has called for a review of life insurance policies to tackle high inheritance tax bills for bereaved families.

The market has seen a huge increase in awareness of HIV+ life assurance, as 78% of those with the condition are now aware of available cover, medical IFAs Unusual Risks has said.

Care and support minister Norman Lamb has announced early-warning financial checks on care providers in an aim to protect care users.

Nearly all UK employees will go to work when they are sick, Canada life has found.

Advisers have called for more detail and clarity around claims statistics, following the publication of income protection (IP) figures from Friends Life earlier today.

Friends Life increased critical illness payouts by £33million in 2012, paying nearly 90% of claims

Mortgage regulator little respected as FSA's legacy leaves imprint

Friends Life has announced its income protection (IP) claims statistics for the first time.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) was ineffective because it failed to deliver a good balance of 'prudential' and 'conduct' regulation, according to the chief executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA).