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Aetna Global Benefits (AGB) has launched an online wellness centre for its European expatriate members.

Long term care experts have warned the political motivation to overhaul the sector may wane after next week's General Election.

Pioneer has hit out at providers who "change the goalposts" mid-claim while also joining the chorus of insurers urging all income protection (IP) claims approval rates to be published.

Family and home issues are the top cause for workplace absence for 18% of employers according to research by Group Risk Development (GRID).

National Friendly has re-structured its broker channel to cater more specifically for growth in the face of a 200% increase in sales in the last 12 months.

Aviva paid out 1,499 critical illness (CI) claims during 2009, totalling almost £118m, with a 2% non disclosure rate, according to data released today.

Aegon has released a new protection claims guide with the aim of reducing non-disclosure and helping advisers manage their clients' expectations.

Advisers are missing out on the opportunities to sell income protection (IP) presented by the new fit note and Welfare Reform Act, research suggests.

Critical illness (CI) payouts are continuing to rise and non-disclosure rates are also improving, new figures show.

Unum has been awarded Group Risk Provider of the Year at the 2010 UK Pensions Awards.