CIExpert has applauded Aviva's critical illness cover in light of the changes made today.

Aviva has altered its critical illness (CI) cover, with a focus on changes which will pay more claims.

Deaths from breast, prostate and colorectal cancer will decrease by 44% between 1992 and 2020, whilst deaths from lung cancer will decrease by only 16%, according to projections by Macmillan Cancer Support.

The financial services industry needs a simplified regime within which it can "talk the consumer language", in order to attract people shut out by the retreat of bank advice, BlackRock has suggested.

AXA PPP has applauded the Government's announcement on extending tax exemption on employer-paid occupational health treatments and noted that it had clearly listened to the insurance industry.

ALC Health has added online tools and technology to its dedicated member only service ALC World.

MPayMe, a global secure mobile payment firm is to target the UK health and protection market with a client lifestyle app.

The Government has announced the introduction of a cap on total welfare spending.

Confidence in UK financial services is at a 17 year high, with firms anticipating a greater recovery in volumes, profitability and employment in the fourth quarter.

The Court of Appeal has found the process deciding those eligible for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) disadvantages people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and autism.