Opinion

The FSA has published its RDR feedback statement. Will distinguishing between independent and sales advice, setting minimum qualifications for IFAs and introducing a standard for independent advice 'reform the investment market' and increase confidence...

What are the broader implications of Skandia's resignation from the Association of British Insurers?

The Association of British Insurers has responded to the FSA's interim feedback statement on the Ret...

Customers are fearful about being charged higher premiums for fully disclosing lifestyle habits or m...

Fortis has just launched two new products after much hype. What do you think of Real Life Cover and Your Life Plan and do you think they will become industry templates for product innovation?

LeadPoint, a lead generation portal, is about to expand its offering and launch into the protection market. What do you think of such an idea, bearing in mind the current economic climate?

Swiss Re's Term & Health Watch report 2008 issued a stark warning to the protection industry to update income protection. What do you think should be done?

The Thoresen Review has been hailed as a success for the COVER Promoting Protection campaign as it recommends the launch of a money guidance (MG) service to improve consumer awareness of financial needs. Will this help increase protection awareness and...

Several training academies for advisers have been launched over the past year. What real value do these bring to IFAs and to the industry as a whole?

How much will the Association of British Insurers' (ABI) new guidelines on non-disclosure cost, and how much of that will trickle down to consumers?