Cover me – I’m going ahead alone

You've struck out and set up your own business - but can you afford to insure yourself in case things go wrong? Part two in a series on insurance for different stages of life.

Medical insurance premiums soar

The number of individual private medical insurance policyholders dropped by 191,000 between 1996 and 2001. This decline is largely due to the steep increase of premiums seen over recent years, a report out today says.

Some risks you just have to take

Jill Insley: Saxon Insurance is promoting policies to cover students against the 'growing' possibility of exam failure and de-registration through unforeseen circumstances.

Q&A: Critical illness insurance

Stories about the rising incidences of cancer among younger people has led to renewed interest in critical illness insurance. But what is it and do you need it? Rachel Gordon explains.

Is private medical insurance for you?

With NHS waiting lists stretching on forever, should you buy private health insurance and avoid the queue? Rachel Gordon takes a look at what's on offer