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Sex is the only subject more taboo than finances for UK families as many find the conversations too awkward and uncomfortable, a new report has revealed.

Bupa has launched Bupa Anytime HealthLine, a helpline providing 24 hour, unlimited medical advice and information from a team of GPs and nurses.

Wiltshire Friendly Society is the first insurer to publicise its 2011 Income Protection claims statistics.

Lack of innovation investment in the UK insurance market has been highlighted by recognition of RGA's work in the US.

Pacific Life Re has applauded insurers for tackling the growing problem of long delayed GP reports (GPRs) by using data protection legislation to request medical information.

The PIP breast implant furore could prompt the creation of an insurance scheme for cosmetic surgery patients to prevent similar remedial problems in the future.

The need for a greater degree of product flexibility has been highlighted by research from The Syndicate.

Openwork has produced a protection quote application for Apple mobile devices.

Bupa has launched a free iPhone and Android app to enable its international private medical insurance (IPMI) customers to access their policy information from anywhere in the world.

The protection industry needs a "kick up the bum" and a "spark of passion" injected into it if it is to address the needs of modern consumers, the Protection Review has said.