mutuals

The Defaqto star ratings system has been called into question by industry experts following publication of its 2013 income protection (IP) products ranking.

Advisers offering protection advice are in a "very small" minority, according to PG Mutual.

Protection provider PG Mutual has announced a partnership with Medical Insurance Agency (MIA), part of Skipton Financial Services (SFS), to offer members access to financial advice.

PG Mutual Friendly Society has unveiled a new advertising campaign emphasising the need for people to think about their position should they become incapacitated.

Smaller mutual societies could disappear due to the increasing burden of regulatory costs, Exeter Family Friendly has warned.

Cirencester friendly's income protection (IP) product has been added to Intrinsic's protection panel.

The modest-sized British Friendly has giant plans for the IP market. Its CEO Mark Myers reveals all to Paul Robertson

Government must stop penalising those who have already purchased insurance to fund long-term care (LTC) and make promises on nursing care to support the introduction of other related products, according to National Friendly.

Gail Maltby, chief executive of Paycare, and Neil Armitage, marketing director at Foresters Friendly Society, explain the reasons behind the growing trend of mutual societies working together.

Cuna Mutual Group has announced a deal to distribute LV='s term life assurance to its network of building societies.