Fortis has announced it intends to complete a whole of IFA market roll out for its protection business by the end of this half year.
The group life and long-term disability markets shrank last year according to Swiss-Re.
Standard Life has agreed to sell Standard Life Healthcare to Discovery for £138m payable in cash at completion.
Lead generation firm, LeadPoint has announced the launch of a new website designed to help lead buyers maximise their investment in new leads.
Aviva's UK protection new business dropped 10% in the first quarter of the year, dragged down by poor group sales.
Bupa has launched a cash plan which it believes will replace typical health insurance.
While eight out of ten employees could not get by on less than half salary, just 40% of employers offer this level of financial support to those on long term sick leave, research has shown.
IMG Europe has cut prices on its GlobalSelect international healthcare product while also making improvements to coverage.
Bupa International is enhancing its company international health insurance cover for businesses with globally mobile employees.
LifeSearch has accused providers of commuting Family Income Benefit (FIB) payments into lump sum payments and called for the practice to stop.