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Both the protection and healthcare arms of AXA contributed to the company's UK and Ireland earnings rising 2% for the first half of the year.

House prices are predicted to rise 20% by 2014 due to a lack of supply and increased demand, according to the latest forecast from the National Housing Federation (NHF).

The FSA has borrowed a total of £200m from two banking giants after falling into debt for the first time, reports suggest.

Two of Britain's biggest insurers are poised to slash dividends this week, potentially derailing the stockmarket's blockbuster summer rally, The Times reports.

Pulse Insurance has entered the Income protection (IP) market. As with the firm's life and medical products it will be aimed at the impaired life and difficult to place market.

Medicare International has launched a new international private health insurance policy option, Executive Plus, aimed at working and retired expatriates worldwide. Clients can now choose between four levels of cover.

Lead generation company Leadbay has launched a trial in private medical insurance leads with Best Health UK and Chase Templeton.

Financial advisers have been warned to tighten their data security as new powers mean they could be fined twice for breaches.

Friends Provident has ended discussions with Resolution after rejecting yet another takeover proposal by the Clive Cowdery-led group.

An influential protection IFA has said he is willing to take a less commission by using only those insurers offering ‘Big T' tele-underwriting.