MPs have launched an enquiry into the migration from Incapacity Benefits to Employment Support Allowance (ESA), including the Work Capability Assessment (WCA).
Exeter Family Friendly paid over 95% of all its income protection (IP) claims received during 2010.
Advisers could be on the hook for millions of pounds in uninsured losses if they fail to act on the imminent A-day deadline, according to a specialist group risk intermediary.
Scottish Provident has revealed it paid 90% of critical illness (CI) claims last year totaling £88m.
WPA has included NHS dental care on its standalone dental plan.
The government is aware a considerable expansion in the group income protection market (GIP) is one option for its review of the welfare and sickness absence system.
Friends Life, launched today, may focus on group markets and simple products.
The ABI has given its backing to the Treasury's simplified products proposal and highlighted the need for a government supported replacement to payment protection insurance (PPI).
Cash plan provider Westfield Health has acquired the business of PatientChoice, which administers, markets and sells health insurance products.