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Munich re has called for the adoption of US style ‘gap cover' in the UK. Speaking to providers at a group risk conference Andy Milburn, head of marketing, noted that membership of group schemes did not end for Americans losing their jobs, as there was...

The FSA has extended its regulation to encompass those that perform a ‘significant influence' function at firms. In a policy statement the FSA said it would place greater emphasis on the role of senior management, including non-executive directors (NEDs)....

The government's Green Paper on reform of the care and support system may result in widespread sales of long term care insurance

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has signalled it intends the end of Total Permanent Disability (TPD).

Friends Provident has raised the age individuals can receive payouts on its income protection (IP) plans, from 65 to 70 for both men and women.

The managing director of Fortis Life says advisers should ask clients medical questions during the application stage of a protection sale.

HSBC subsidiaries have been fined a total of £3m for failing to protect their customers' personal data.

Friends Provident International has announced the launch of the Optus Group Protection policy in the Middle East.

The FSA is being criticised for coupling short-term income protection (IP) with payment protection insurance (PPI) in a letter warning providers about contract terms.

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of people in Britain continue to think ‘it' will never happen to them according to new independent research commissioned by Scottish Provident.