Advisers are concerned service quality could suffer if Resolution succeeds in a takeover of AXA's annuity, protection and group pension business.

Chancellor George Osborne's aides say complete abolition of the FSA is still on the table, adding the regulator will certainly lose its independent role.

PruProtect's annual premium income increased 141% in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year ago.

Prudential's UK new business profits rose 15% in Q1, as the insurer reaffirmed a commitment to its domestic arm today.

Aviva's UK protection new business dropped 10% in the first quarter of the year, dragged down by poor group sales.

PruProtect says it is "reviewing" entry into the direct-to-consumer (D2C) space, putting it in direct competition with financial advisers.

The FSA has given advisers who sell individual long-term pure protection contracts under ICOBS until the end of the year to apply its rules on 'total premium' disclosure.

Policymakers should focus on making existing regulatory powers work before jumping to extend their remit, or risk damaging UK competitiveness, says the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

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