PruHealth is driving a broader reach across the IFA market by integrating more heavily with sister brand, PruProtect.

Protection will be the biggest growth area for a third of advisers, a sentiment report has shown.

Legal & General (L&G) has made a number of changes to its critical illness insurance (CII) plans.

The incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) must "act more swiftly" than its predecessor the Financial Services Authority (FSA), and ensure it utilises the full powers at its disposal, a body representing consumer interests has recommended.

The new managing director of Bright Grey and Scottish Provident has admitted the provider has "taken its eyes off the ball" with underwriting speeds.

Online adviser support on I-E tax changes and the gender directive has been launched by LV=.

The elderly and their families need to seek professional advice on long-term care funding, Partnership has urged.

The Association of British Insurers has said it is "extremely confident" age and disability pricing factors will not go the same way as gender with the incoming EU Equal Treatment Directive.

Advisers and self-funders can be confident that the importance of long-term care financial advice has been recognised by the government, Partnership has claimed.

Aviva has extended cover on its critical illness (CI) policies with benefits for additional conditions, ABI+ definitions and child cover.