John Bridge has made the decision to retire from his role as director of sales and marketing at Cirencester Friendly Society from 31st March, following a short period of illness.
Holloway Friendly has launched a 24 hour advice and information service for its income protection policy holders.
Cirencester friendly's annual results show increases in membership and premium income with reduced operating costs, despite confusion around RDR and Holloway products.
Holloway Friendly has upgraded its system in an effort to make quotations and applications quicker and easier for advisers.
Holloway Friendly income protection claims statistics have shown 96% of all claims in 2012 were paid out.
Wiltshire Friendly has said discussions with the FSA have resulted in an exemption from RDR rules ‘Holloway Policy Special Application Conditions' (HPSAC) for certain Friendly Societies.
The FSA has confirmed that advisers who are not level 4-qualified can still advise on Holloway insurance products.
Cirencester Friendly has been working on its marketing strategy to focus more prominently on independent advisers in response to RDR.
Holloway Friendly has joined up with Assureweb to provide advisers with enhanced income protection quotes.
PG Mutual Friendly Society has unveiled a new advertising campaign emphasising the need for people to think about their position should they become incapacitated.