Defaqto and other ratings agencies have been attacked for "driving the wrong behaviour" by encouraging product complexity and being "in danger of misleading consumers".

Unum has become the second insurer to use ITV's Downton Abbey to promote the importance of income protection (IP).

Bupa has been named as the official health insurance partner of UK Sport for the next two years, including the London Olympics.

Complaints about critical illness (CI) have spiked sharply over the last six months, the FSA has reported.

British bosses are more likely to protect their office equipment than their key staff, according to new research.

Cancer experts have concluded that countries in the developed world are overprescribing very expensive drugs that produce marginal benefit.

PruProtect has produced a microsite for advisers about its serious illness cover product.

Cigna has reached a deal to buy protection and travel insurance provider FirstAssist with the aim of growing its UK presence.

Video footage of COVER magazine's recent Dental Cash Plan Breakfast Briefing in association with Denplan.

Video footage of COVER magazine's recent Dental Cash Plan Breakfast Briefing in association with Denplan.