This year's budget did little for insurance

Climbing and mountaineering are growing as a sport yet they can be potentially hazardous and occasionally fatal. By asking the right questions about the type of climbing, underwriters can ensure the correct price is charged for the risk explains Nicky...

When approaching later life, as term assurance comes to an end, clients do not want to be concerned with either increasing mortgage terms or reevaluating wills in order to avoid inheritance tax issues. By taking out whole of life cover instead, Simon...

As recession forces employers to make cost savings where possible, Peter Lauris advises how intermediaries can ensure healthcare benefits survive.

I welcome the publication of the new Income Protection (IP) Task Force White Paper.

Do you think that the introduction of Bright Grey's new cut-down CI policy, set to be sold exclusively online, will impact customers that would previously have visited an IFA? Is this the shape of things to come?

Jack and Jill are professional actors in their mid-fifties, based in London, with a variable rate mortgage of £800 a month. They work pretty regularly and do tutoring or administrative work when acting work is poor. They would like an income protection...

Anthony Burpitt offers a tour through two ‘real world' techniques that are used by insurers to reduce ‘headline' premiums.

PMI must adapt and cover needs of ageing society

Good oral health is not just about avoiding the dentist's drill - it is also linked to general health and wellbeing of employees. Pam Whelan explores dental benefit schemes.