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Insurers could be facing an increase in declined claims as the complexity of health problems rises, according to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Fundamental change is needed to tackle the "complacent" private healthcare market and resulting unsustainable PMI premiums, Bupa has warned.

British Friendly has announced its claims stats for 2012, its second year of intermediary trading.

The government has responded to the "betrayal" highlighted in the Francis Inquiry with plans to overhaul the NHS.

The Financial Ombudsman Service has raised concern about non-insurance products that look like PPI, amid many complaints confusing similar product types.

Cancer waiting lists stand at 18 weeks and stroke care in London is being re-structured, a Committee of Public Accounts report into NHS efficiency has said.

Sesame Bankhall Group includes adviser network, mortgage club and support services for mortgage advisers

Friends Life is forecasting a total cost of £280m for its business restructure and outsourcing programme after acquiring the Axa UK Life book, latest results show.

Insurers need to weigh up the risk of alienating IFAs after apparent increase in interaction with end customers post-RDR, Capita has warned.

WPA has made changes to its corporate cash plan.