The Mortgage Market Review (MMR) could significantly affect the protection market, Swiss Re has said.
Aviva's leap up the blue-chip index has ignited further market speculation that at least two insurers could be mulling over a possible approach worth 575p a share valuing the insurer at £14.8bn.
Surgeons' representatives have questioned Bupa's claim of support by the General Medical Council (GMC) for its knee surgery review procedure.
Aviva has unveiled a product allowing grandparents the chance to buy specialist health insurance for their grandchildren.
Bright Grey has reduced premiums for plan holders with reviewable life or critical illness cover.
Defaqto has published a free guide highlighting opportunities in the critical illness sector for advisers.
A commission has been launched to look at improving dignity and care to older patients in hospitals and care homes.
The government has extended its NHS choice agenda to include community and mental health services.
Simplyhealth has appointed a new underwriting and pricing director.
Consumers are becoming more confident in shunning specialist financial advice and purchasing financial products online, according to new research.