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May 22, 2013

Aegon deny restructure rumours

Aegon UK has refused to confirm or deny rumours that it is about to embark on a further process of restructuring that could lead to office closures...

May 15, 2013

Long-term care: the Queen’s speech

In her speech to parliament outlining the Care Bill, the Queen said: “Legislation will be introduced to reform the way long-term care is paid for...

From Regulation| May 15, 2013

FCA launches thematic review of insurance claims

General insurance companies will be examined for heel-dragging, Martin Wheatley says.

May 02, 2013

Tenet: A protection trade body is vitally important

Financial services support network Tenet has added its voice to the groundswell of support for the creation of a trade body for protection.

From Regulation| Apr 30, 2013

Tyrie slams EU over bungled Solvency II reforms

“Solvency II is an object lesson in how not to make law,” says Andrew Tyrie.

From Regulation| Apr 24, 2013

Audit Office: 20% of Eq Life policyholders will not be found

Public Accounts Committee slams government for planning failings and likely budget overspend.

Analysis & Opinion
Ten protection arguments demystified

Protection Products| May 21, 2013 |

Ten protection arguments demystified

Kevin Carr tackles key arguments, challenges and myths that often vex protection advisers.

Apr 10, 2013

Mystery Shopper: Orpington

This week the mystery shopper visits Orpington and Sevenoaks in Kent to look for life insurance cover. The shopper is a 35 year old man who is...

With-profits endowments: Annual results

Mar 28, 2013 |

With-profits endowments: Annual results

Another year has passed and with-profits payouts continue to fall. But holding onto a policy might be the best decision, says Geordie Clarke

Recent Articles
  1. SJP exit sparks gossip, longstop campaign begins afresh
    FTAdviser BlogonYour Industry| May 17, 2013

    SJP exit sparks gossip, longstop campaign begins afresh

    Week in brief: Two significant departures set tongues wagging this week for completely different reasons.

  2. Palm FC, Vincents in tie-up to meet long-term care needs
    Apr 17, 2013

    Palm FC, Vincents in tie-up to meet long-term care needs

    Lancashire-based advisory firm Palm Financial Care has launched a joint venture with a local law firm to offer clients an “integrated approach” to...

  3. Insurer tells IFA don’t offer advice if you want cash
    From Your Industry| Mar 28, 2013

    Insurer tells IFA don’t offer advice if you want cash

    An IFA has revealed a life insurer has informed him he will only get cash if he can prove he has not advised a client.

  4. Chesnara profits up 9%
    Mar 28, 2013

    Chesnara profits up 9%

    Chesnara plc, owner of Countrywide Assured, Save & Prosper Insurance Ltd and Save & Prosper Pensions Ltd in the UK, reveals state of closed books.

  5. Royal London profits help with-profits dividend
    Mar 28, 2013

    Royal London profits help with-profits dividend

    Royal London reveals profits were up in 2012 but the amount of new assets under administration on its wrap platform were down 8 per cent.

  6. Interview| Mar 13, 2013

    Firing Line: Sally Greengross

    Amy Ellis talks to Baroness Sally Greengross of Notting Hill, about her work with the International Longevity Centre and why Andrew Dilnot’s...

  7. ‘Gov’t needs to engage public on long-term care’
    Mar 13, 2013

    ‘Gov’t needs to engage public on long-term care’

    The government needs to “run a sustained public education campaign” to ensure people understand the financial contribution required to fund...

  8. Arrow inspections rise for insurers ahead of Solvency II
    Mar 07, 2013

    Arrow inspections rise for insurers ahead of Solvency II

    The number of Arrow inspections of insurance businesses has increased by more than a third this year amid preparations for Solvency II, research...

  9. Policyholders show little loyalty to insurers
    Mar 06, 2013

    Policyholders show little loyalty to insurers

    More than two-thirds of policyholders are at risk of being poached by other insurers, as they feel little loyalty towards their current provider,...

  10. Phoenix with-profits show final bonus slant
    Feb 26, 2013

    Phoenix with-profits show final bonus slant

    Annual bonuses disappoint as group focuses on meeting guarantees, terminal bonuses

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