Lifesearch is canvasing the industry's larger and most influential advisers in a bid to move forward its Protection Code of Conduct concept.
Ageas' incoming business protection proposition will be heavily based on online capability.
Scottish Friendly has announced partnership with Neilson Financial Services (NFS) to develop its UK life insurance business.
Protection will be the biggest growth area for a third of advisers, a sentiment report has shown.
Resolution has confirmed it will make no more acquisitions and abandoned plans to split the Friends Life business after revealing a 58% fall in profits.
Bupa has launched a hub on its website to offer more information on private healthcare services.
Ageas does not have a re-price proposition for G-day.
PMI Health Group has launched an insurance claims administration and management service for employers.
Mining third parties and affinity sources for consumer data needs to be the next step in protection innovation as gender falls away, Ageas has said.
Exeter Family Friendly has said it will be a challenge for providers to establish simple product blueprints in line with the Review of Simple Financial Products proposals.