Technology

A significant number (84%) of 18-24 year olds, dubbed the ‘iPosture generation' have admitted to suffering some incidence of back pain in the last 12 months, which experts have attributed to the rise in hand-held technology.

Direct Life has launched Quote+, which it has described as ‘the most significant advance' in pre-screening underwriting criteria, with the potential for a 10% increase in completed term insurance business for advisers.

More than 60% of employers have a workplace savings platform or intend to review them over the next two years, according to a new guide launched by The Platforum and Lang Cat.

Internal restructuring is increasingly being seen as a way of driving efficiency and growth amongst insurers and reinsurers.

F&TRC has launched a new claims statistics tool for advisers to encourage greater industry transparency and tackle client fears that claims do not pay out.

Assure-U Ltd has launched a website and quote comparison engine for private medical insurance (PMI.)

Regulatory service provider The Consulting Consortium (TCC) has launched an analysis service aimed at helping financial adviser firms review client files for potential unsuitability.

With social media entering the mainstream business arena, Emma Mason gives a few tips for those considering twitter as a business tool.

Protection aggregator Payingtoomuch.com has launched a ‘Find an Adviser' service for consumers and is inviting advisers to join.

A direct-to-consumer online protection provider has responded to criticism that its critical illness cover is too basic, by stressing that the product will continue to develop as its simple online processes evolve.