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GPs routinely see patients dismissed from their job during illness, as employers struggle with workplace health and absence, legal & General (L&G) has found.

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has implored the Treasury to apply an "appropriate, proportionate and cost-effective approach" to regulating insurance brokers.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned the introduction of new financial authorities could lead to dual regulation for its members.

The Dilnot Commission on Funding of Care and Support has released a summary of responses to its consultation.

Government plans to give care workers and patients more control over their care will be tested with the announcement of six trial areas.

LV= has continued the market's focus of reducing reliance on GP reports (GPRs) by slashing the number requested for its income protection (IP) applications.

Insurance service provider Medicals Direct has applied to register as an NHS service provider under the Health and Social Care Act.

Royal London has agreed to potentially buy the Progress protection back book business as part of its deal with parent company Royal Liver.

LifeQuote, the protection portal owned by Direct Life & Pension Services (DLPS), has added Unum's Income Protection plan to its service.

NEST (the National Employment Savings Trust) could open the door to expansion of the group life market, according to new research.