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Protection sales figures released by the ABI today show new single premium business crashed nearly 80% on last year while the group market is proving most resurgent in its recessional recovery.

Bupa has revealed that 2% of critical illness claims were declined due to non-disclosure between January and September 2009, compared to 8.6% in the same period in 2008.

Terminally ill cancer patients and people undergoing chemotherapy are being threatened with benefit cuts if they do not attend back-to-work interviews, warn Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice.

Fortis is offering advisers 10% additional commission for three months in recognition of its success at the ifs Financial Innovation Awards.

Axa is set to enhance its critical illness (CI) cover following a product review and consultation with advisers.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) believes a clear consensus has emerged surrounding its proposals to reclassify the Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) definitions.

Re-Insurer Swiss Re has released its review of the insurance industry which highlights consumer's demands for increased simplicity and clarity.

Health insurer CIGNA has introduced a new benefit which will allow members to self refer for physiotherapy to Nuffield Health.

The Association of Financial Mutuals will be launched on 1 January 2010.

LV= has launched a new website for advisers.