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.
Legal & General Group Protection has launched a new website for advisers combining employee benefit propositions across protection, pensions and savings.
LV= is cutting premiums for its higher sum term assurance products.
PruProtect says it is "reviewing" entry into the direct-to-consumer (D2C) space, putting it in direct competition with financial advisers.