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Chancellor George Osbourne has announced insurance premium tax (IPT) will rise.

Medical assessments are to be introduced for those in receipt of the disability living allowance from 2013, the chancellor George Osborne has said.

Royal Liver and Royal London have successfully completed the first stage of merger talks and have signed an agreement setting out the framework for ongoing discussions.

LV= has announced improved flexibility and lower pricing for its mortgage and lifestyle protection product.

Foresters Friendly Society is now providing probate broking, will writing and deceased estate property services to its members.

Google, the search engine giant, is to launch free training and support for IFAs to help them take advantage of online business opportunities.

Medicals Direct has announced its expansion into mainland Europe with the formation of two joint ventures.

Friends Provident has launched a new online seminar on Pension Contribution Protection Benefit (PCPB) to highlight how advisers can help clients protect their pension contributions in the event of illness or accidental injury.

Zurich is providing access to new online learning materials in a bid to help advisers studying for examinations for the up coming Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

Two thirds of small businesses believe the death of a key employee would have a severe impact on their business, yet few have key employee insurance, according to Scottish Provident.