The sickness absence review is expected to call for a government funded panel to judge people's ability to work, taking the responsibility away from doctors.

Simplyhealth believes the NHS is crumbling and now is the best chance to change the structure of the country's healthcare system in the last 50 years.

The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (Amii) has warned that 2012 will be another tough year for the private medical insurance (PMI) sector.

A qualification for advisers in the health and protection insurance sector has been launched by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

Pruprotect is launching an adviser based up-selling scheme to offer existing term assurance clients whole of life cover with no additional underwriting.

The Permanent Health Company (PHC) has sought to reassure advisers' and quell concerns that its new five year underwriting deal with Axa PPP will eventually result in a takeover.

Pruprotect has introduced a premium saver option for its protection products that could see customers earning more than their first year's premiums back over five years.

PruHealth has expanded its Vitality programme to include group scheme members and Standard Life Healthcare customers.

Axa PPP has taken over all underwriting of Permanent Health Company's private medical insurance (PMI) and dental products.

Living on statutory sick pay (SSP) for just three months would result in significant financial hardship for the majority of UK workers and could even force some to move home, according to new research.