Nearly half of all Britons are neglecting their health and fitness, research has found.
Universal Provident has brought the underwriting of its product range in house with sister company Personal Assurance now the insurer.
Only a quarter (24%) of people applying for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) are found sick or disabled enough to be awarded the benefit, according to latest government statistics.
Legal & General has revealed it paid £31.3m in group income protection (GIP) claims last year with 60% of people returning to work in less than six months.
LV= has launched a new version of its reference book; the "Little Book of Protection".
Defaqto's publications have been recognised as contributing to continuing professional development (CPD) by the Institute of Financial Planning (IFP).
Doctors have called on Britons to take greater responsibility for their health and voiced their fears that GP-led commissioning could harm patient care.
Insurance and pension brands fare the worst in financial services, research from brand agency Uffindell has found.
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.