Some protection and private medical insurance (PMI) providers could be forced to immediately close to new business on 1 March when a European Court decision on gender underwriting is announced.
Unum has launched the UK's first fully fledged group risk scheme that can be fully funded by employee contributions alone.
Paul McMahon has stepped down as director of corporate at Friends Provident to become group marketing director at rival Aegon.
Colin Williams has been appointed director of corporate at Friends Provident, responsible for the provider's strategy in the corporate benefits market.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has joined forces with insurance research panel Broking Now.
Westfield Health has added several benefits to the Mosaic flexible quoting system for its corporate-paid cash plans.
Poor knowledge of the system of lasting powers of attorney (LPA) has left many pensioners seeking long-term care facing delays and other problems, solicitors say.
Smaller firms are being urged to take up private health insurance to cut absenteeism and boost staff satisfaction.
Aegon will launch an online trust analyser tool this month to help advisers identify which of their client's mortgage and family protection policies should be placed under trust.
Foresters Friendly Society has entered an agreement with CS Healthcare, a specialist health insurance provider.