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Critical illness insurance has unexpectedly become cheaper for many young women this year, according to CIExpert's data tracking.

Young black women in the UK diagnosed with breast cancer aged 40 or younger have poorer overall survival than white women in the same age group, according to a Cancer Research UK study.

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has now received over one million complaints about payment protection insurance (PPI), with the majority of them being in relation to the mis-selling of policies.

A third (37%) of employers expect to spend more than they do now on their benefits offering to improve engagement and lower absenteeism, according to a survey.

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has reported a 39% increase in overall complaints against financial products, with increases in claims related to self-invested person pensions (SIPPs), personal pensions and annuities.

Consumers are not thinking long-term and have been turned off by insurance companies due to negative customer experiences, a new report warns.

Up to £500 million could be recovered from overseas visitors' and migrants' use of the NHS every year Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said.

Aegon UK has launched a "Price Pledge" campaign, for advisers with large sum assured clients.

The Co-operative Bank has said it expects to shell out a further £100m in compensation to cover "revised" estimates on claims made over the sale of PPI.

It is 'vital' for expat workers to check whether their International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) is valid for war zones or countries in the aftermath of conflict, MediCare International has urged.