Smaller IFAs can reap the benefits of public relations. Linda Winder tells Paul Robertson how.

Group Risk Connect, the online adviser software to generate and administer group quote data, has improved its system's abilities and announced a new insurance partner.

Following the acquisition of Avelo by IRESS in September, IRESS is to bring Avelo under the IRESS brand from the 1st of November.

Improvements in electronic communication with customers and advisers will be key to driving revenue opportunities for providers in 2014 industry, analysts have said.

APRIL UK has launched a new private medical insurance policy for SMEs.

RGA UK Names Richard Verdin will take up the post of chief marketing officer, UK and Ireland at RGA UK on the first of January.

Macmillan Cancer Support has called on the Government to make social care free for everyone at the end of their lives.

Advisers will see Royal London's brand change for Bright grey and Scottish Provident up to a year and a half before the public, the mutual has said.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) will combine general insurance with life and pensions under a new department.

Royal London has confirmed it plans a single master brand for its UK life, pensions and investment businesses.