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Consumers could save up to 50% on their life insurance premiums by taking out policies in their forties rather than their fifties, research finds.

There has been a rise in employees asking for dental plans with as much as two-thirds of employees saying they would consider one if their employer offered it.

Dominic Howard of Best Doctors is to attempt to cycle the 234 miles / 377kms from London to Paris in 3 days in order to raise money for Great Ormond Street hospital (GOSH).

Engage Mutual has joined Webline, one of the UK's largest online broker portals, where it will offer its guaranteed 50 plus life cover product.

Aviva has reported a profit after tax of £776m for the first half of this year, turning around a £624m loss for the half year 2012 - but said UK life operating profit fell.

Aegon's net income fell 2% in the first half of this year, as higher underlying earnings were offset by losses on hedges due to rising equity markets and volatility - and an £18m loss on the sale of Positive Soltuions.

Health Shield has strengthened its position in the UK health cash plan market, according to research.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has cancelled the permissions of insurance and mortgage broker Goldthorn Mortgage & Insurance Services following the liquidation of the company.

Zurich has welcomed adviser network Tenet's recent e-petition urging the government to address the lack of a long-step for financial advice.

Bupa UK had a 124% increase on private medical insurance profits compared to the same time last year but faced a drop in customer numbers, according to its half year results.