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PruProtect has called critics of its desire for protection to be made compulsory as being "defeatist" and argued that the need is "very clear".

The cost of dying rose again last year, according to a new report which suggests loved ones left responsible for making funeral arrangements are unprepared for the burden.

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has relaunched its website and asked members to update their details.

Cigna has become the first UK insurer offering occupational health services to gain the Safe Effective Quality Occupational Health Services (SEQOHS) accreditation.

Lead Co-op has launched life assurance leads allowing advisers to alter prices according to the source of the lead in order to reward and encourage quality leads.

Now Health International, has announced a six-month incentive campaign, offering 5% off all existing and new individual quotations.

Grid has argued that incentivisation is the best way for the protection market to expand - not compulsion.

Defaqto has released a guide to short-term income protection (STIP) and said it believes new opportunities are emerging in the market despite the mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI).

The house of commons has made the case for those entering long term care to receive financial advice, guidance and product availability information.

Medical professions have rejected claims by the Prime Minister that the amended NHS reforms have their full support.