Factsheet: Income protection insurance
Income protection insurance - also known as permanent health insurance - is designed to replace part of your lost earnings if you are unable to work because of illness or disability.
Glaxo announces new CEO
GlaxoSmithKline's European president of pharmaceuticals has triumphed in the battle to succeed chief executive Jean-Pierre Garnier. By Graeme Wearden
Take cover before you’re hit by cost of dementia
Alzheimer's is now on the insurers' list of critical illnesses, writes Huma Qureshi.
New funding for schools to teach personal finance
Child trust funds are to be used as a tool to teach pupils how to manage their money as part of a £11.5m package to boost personal finance education.
Cancer warning for stressed-out men
Expert says males should show a feminine, less career-driven side to cut prostate disease risk.
Free wheeling
If you have a short commute and still don't cycle to work, why not? Emily Thornberry busts 10 persistent myths about this easy, green and healthy way to get on the move.
US generics put pressure on GlaxoSmithKline
3.45pm update: Drugs giant posted a fall in sales and profits for the first quarter of the year this morning, due to a strong pound and tough generic competition in the US, while Shire raises its earnings guidance for this year. By Marianne Barriaux.
Prudential to sell health cover on high street as market share falls
Prudential is to sell personal medical insurance in 1,500 Boots stores in an attempt to grab a higher share of the £3bn-a-year market.
Prudential to sell personal medical insurance in Boots stores
5.45pm update: Partnership announced as the insurer revealed another drop in sales of life and pensions products in the UK. By Jill Treanor and Graeme Wearden.