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The UK market for private medical cover flatlined in 2016 with 4.02 million policies covering 6.89 million lives in 2016, some 10.5% of the population, LaingBuisson has published.

Registration for the Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII) Health and Wellbeing Summit is now open.

LifeSearch has confirmed the opening of its new office in South Africa.

British Friendly is expanding its discretionary Mutual Benefits programme with three initiatives focused on health and wellbeing.

VitalityLife has launched two tools to help advisers do business with their clients - an income protection 'Reality Checker' and a Trust Hub.

Royal London has upgraded the cover within its critical illness plans. They have added three new conditions and have enhanced the claims wording for an existing condition, says CIExpert.

Bupa has rolled out three new diagnosis and treatment pathways for cardiology, breast and prostate cancer to all insurance and self-pay customers.

Customers will now be able to choose whether to include Total Permanent Disability (TPD) on their critical illness policy, Royal London has confirmed.

Aviva has launched a simplified income protection product called 'Living Costs Protection' which the insurer says is 'more affordable' for customers.

Cirencester Friendly has re-launched the Income Assured Plus product with new features after member and adviser feedback.