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Stressed employees are at higher risk of heart attacks even if they are otherwise healthy, a study by UCL researchers suggests.

PruProtect has enhanced its income protection cover for NHS doctors.

Friends Life will be running a group protection workshop for intermediaries next week.

The basic cost of a funeral has risen, up 6.2% from £3,091 in 2011 to £3,284; contributing to a 71% increase from 2004.

A UK-based reward and benefits provider will now offer Allianz Global Assistance's Family Homecare plan products.

The Association of British insurers (ABI) has launched the industry-owned Insurance Fraud Register to "aggressively" chase cheats.

Employers could be liable for an employee's stress even if life outside work is the major driving force behind it, an employment law expert warns.

PruProtect has announced new business premiums up 39% compared to the same period in 2011, in the provider's annual results for 2011-2012.

AXA PPP International has appointed of AIMS, Medilink and Medscheme (based in Johannesburg, Nairobi and Mauritius respectively) to provide claims assistance services and facilitate members' access to medical treatment across Africa.

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries has partnered with the Scottish Financial Risk Academy to further actuarial science.