Aviva

Aviva has launched a new Speedy Diagnostics service to provide prompt access to specialist consultations and diagnostic tests.

Aviva has launched an improved group risk website to inform and educate intermediaries on the benefits of the sector.

WPA has accused financial service companies of relying on "wings and prayers" to provide security for their clients' data.

IFAs expecting a decade heavy with new protection offerings could be disappointed, as providers plan to focus on adviser education not "churning" products.

Aviva has reduced the annual management charge (AMC) on its wrap for new business and re-registrations for one year.

Annuity rates tumbled in April after a brief period of stability during the winter, according to Alexander Forbes Annuity Bureau.

Aviva is piloting a system which lets advisers sell customers 'top-up' protection after asking them just a single question.

Aviva has announced an increase in its maximum free cover limits for group life policies.

An unbundled charging structure will improve clarity for customers according to the FSA's RDR, published today.

Advisers are shunning plain vanilla equity funds investing in the developed world this ISA season, in favour of emerging market, absolute return and cautious managed strategies.