Opinion

Employers must do more to address musculoskeletal conditions in the workplace says Unum's Andrew Potterton.

As the ABI examines publishing claim statistics on short-term income protection (STIP) policies, British Friendly's Mark Myers says we need greater clarity on these plans.

PruProtect's Phil Jeynes says insurers and intermediaries should focus on helping customers understand more about their health.

Some 60% of construction site workers wrongly believe their employers will pay their salaries and medical benefits in the event of illness or injury. Russ Piper says ignorance is hardly bliss as it could leave them financially vulnerable.

Richard Walsh tells the fantastical tale of ill-thought-out pension reforms.

What issues do you think the protection market needs to draw attention to more or aren't being discussed enough?

With the advent of the Care Act, Richard Walsh looks for solutions to the ever-controversial issue of data sharing.

Richard Walsh explores the changes due to take place under the new social care cap regime.

Over the past few years the dental insurance market has grown at a rapid pace. But what has spurred this growth? Andrew Morris argues auto-enrolment (AE) has been a major contributing factor.

The Care Act still holds uncertainties, particularly over what difference the cap on care fees will mean for self-funders, writes Andrew James, advice policy manager at Towry.