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Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has lost almost 60% of its network's member firms in the wake of a decision to kill-off its problem-laden investment advice business.

Just Retirement and Partnership have announced a merger deal.

Seven Families has revealed the seventh family to benefit from the campaign, the Knights from Newcastle.

Unum has acquired National Dental Plan (NDP) from Capita plc, for £31.7m.

Bupa UK has reported that its revenues increased in the first half of 2015, with UK revenue growing 3% to £1,375m, however underlying profit fell 10% to £55.4m, compared to 2014.

Punter Southall Health & Protection has appointed Teresa Wighton as head of international healthcare consulting.

Zurich's UK Life business saw profits fall 17% to £55m for the first half of 2015 compared to the first half of 2014 however annualised premium equivalent rose 35% to £466m, the insurer's half year results have revealed.

Insurer Aviva has vowed to drive up the number of products held by its customers following the integration of former rival Friends Life and launch of a direct to consumer service.

Private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo has announced its acquisition of iPipeline for an undisclosed sum.

Legal and General (L&G) saw their UK protection gross premiums grow 4% (£31m) while UK protection new business annual premiums declined by 3% (£4m) in the first half (H1) of 2015 compared to H1 2014.