Which? has called for regulators to ensure protection products meet minimum standards.
Now Health International has launched as the newest intermediary focused entrant in the UK international private medical insurance (IPMI) sector.
Former Legal & General IFA sales director Iain Clark will join LV= as director of protection.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) is inviting nominations for its 2011 Young Broker of the Year Award.
LV= is extending its offer of a 5% discount on income protection until 14 February.
The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) has seen a significant increase in membership over the past six months.
Bupa has raised medical underwriting limits on its life and critical illness plans.
Bright Grey has extended the definitions of three critical illnesses it covers.
The international private medical insurance (IPMI) market will see growth in 2011 but with consolidation and increasing demand for add on products and benefits, ALC Health has predicted.
Wiltshire Friendly Society has contracted Medicals Direct to provide a big T tele interviewing service for its income protection business.