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Over two-fifths (44%) of Brits say they are currently undergoing a period of stress, according to new research.

Political proposals to transform Britain into a leading Islamic finance hub would open up a lucrative untapped market to Lloyd's players and beyond, according to industry analysts.

People on sickness benefits will be required to have regular meetings with healthcare professionals or face losing benefits - in a two-year pilot scheme in central England, beginning in November.

Royal London saw protection sales through its Scottish Provident and Bright grey brands drop 4% in the last nine months, according to the mutual's New Business Results and Interim Management Statement for the 9 months to 30 September.

The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) current stance on the definition of independence is at odds with the views of up to half of the IFA community, according to research.

MorganAsh is now providing engagement services to assist consumers to transact protection insurance services online.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that it expects the independent assessment service to be phased in gradually across the country from October 2014, with the service being available nationally by April 2015.

Canada Life Group Insurance has extended its terms and conditions, which previously applied to employers with 250 or more PAYE employees, to all employers completing automatic enrolment before 31 December 2014.

Lifesearch is raising awareness of the perception gap between the number of protection claims people believe are paid; compared to the actual number of claims that are paid out.

Aviva's in-house rehabilitation team has broadened its offering of a mental health claims service to customers with Group Income Protection.