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Unum has announced the launch of a free ‘Assistance Programme' called Unum LifeWorks for all new and existing holders of its individual income protection (IP) policies.

A quicker underwriting process and increased free cover limits are two of a number of upgrades Friends Provident has made to its group income protection (GIP) offering.

Scottish Provident paid out on 93% of all claims assessments concluded between January and June 2009 (an increase of six percentage points on the first half of 2008).

A growing number of insurers are mulling introducing a mixed commission option for advisers selling their protection products.

Aviva paid out more than £140m in critical illness (CI) and life insurance claims during the first half of the year.

ASDA has announced plans to triple the number of customers covered by its over 50s life insurance plan.

Aviva has announced the introduction of a new tele-interview underwriting approach for Group Risk customers.

Insurers are being praised for answering industry calls to cut premiums on protection policies where exclusions apply.

Zurich has announced it is cutting premiums on its critical illness (CI) plans where exclusions are applied for cancer or Multiple Sclerosis.

Royal London 360° has expanded its product range with the launch of a unit-linked whole of life protection product called LifePlan.