Aviva has released previously unseen figures from its critical illness (CI), income protection (IP) and private medical insurance (PMI) claims statistics.

AXA PPP International has added Chinese herbal medicine to out-patient cover on new and existing individual and small business members of its Standard, Comprehensive and Prestige international health plans.

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has appointed Flaxmans to provide a specialist Claims Advocacy Service to members.

Bupa has introduced a member offers programme, offering discounts and offers from firms in health and wellbeing, leisure, travel, home entertainment and retail.

Cash plan provider Health Shield has launched a new home assistance benefit.

The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) has said it hopes a new approach to funding the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) will mean lower overall contributions from advisers in the long term.

The Bank of England has again moved to temper expectations of an early rate rise, despite the UK unemployment rate dropping to close to the crucial 7% mark this morning.

Canada Life Group Insurance has renewed its contract with Capita Health and Wellbeing for another three years.

The department of Health has laid out long-term ambitions for a broad change in the way people with mental health problems are supported in society, including at work.

The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) is preparing to challenge the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) this week over what it considers inconsistent case verdicts on advisers.