Opinion

Standard Life made a bold move this month by revealing details of its declined claims statistics for...

The Association of British Insurers' (ABI) recently outlined proposals that could spell the end of commission-based financial advice. Are its accusations that commission creates bias and questions the advice given to consumers well founded?

The Financial Services Authority's (FSA) initiative of treating customers fairly (TCF) was put under...

The Financial Services Authority's (FSA) initiative of treating customers fairly (TCF) was put under...

Tele-underwriting has recently become a buzzword in the protection market. Will the service take off and who is likely to reap the most benefits?

Employee benefits (EB) have proved a popular talking point in recent years. Providers have been fall...

Bright Grey launched into the guaranteed critical illness market at the end of 2004. Is the sector heading for a revival and will other providers follow suit?

AXA has entered the market with a menu-based protection solution that offers buildings and contents cover. Is this type of proposition welcomed in the market and are other providers likely to follow suit?

At this year's COVER Protection Forum, calls were made for a critical illness product offering built-in retirement cover as a way of addressing the cost of long term care. What are the pros and cons of developing such a product?

PruHealth has launched into the private medical insurance market with a product that links the cost of premiums to the efforts people make to look after their health. Could this approach help to boost sales in the sector?