The insurance industry still has an image problem with the general public which the new regulatory structure is unlikely to help, according to research by the ABI.
Consumers are more concerned about protecting their family since the financial downturn, research suggests.
Only two scales of providers will succeed in the protection market as it becomes divided between massive multinationals and small nimble insurers, according to RGA.
The number of dads holding income protection (IP) has fallen by 5% in two years, according to results from Legal & General.
This year, new EU legislation will be introduced making regular sight tests compulsory for any employee who drives while on company business. Jill Davies investigates who will fund the cost.
Governments across Europe are getting on board to help people stop smoking. Ross Campbell discusses nicotine replacement therapy's underwriting implications
The rise of bank-based distribution for many long-term insurance products led to the term ‘bancassurance'. But is bancassurance distribution ready for a rethink? Greg Becker investigates
With the NHS effectively withdrawing its level of support, are we veering towards a hybrid US model of healthcare? How will this shape employee benefits? Dr Peter Mills investigates.
The industry knows group risk benefits are valuable, but does anyone else? The sector needs an image boost to thrive, says Peter Fenner.
Mike Benton, chief executive of Medicals Direct, shares his future of care provision with Paul Robertson.