Do you need protection?
Insurance companies have switched to promoting protection policies as their profit margins in traditional pensions and endowments have come under pressure.
Insurance that is in critical condition
The price of a policy is about to rise by half while claims for some conditions are refused, says Patrick Collinson.
Sick of soaring premiums?
Many people are opting for 'pay-as-you-go' when it comes to medical care. Patrick Collinson looks at whether it's a gamble worth taking.
A victory for home comfort
Long-term care cover is easier and more flexible, says Neasa MacErlean.
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.
Prescription to take the pain out of going private
Medical cover premiums are rising fast, but it doesn't have to be a pay through the nose job, reports Andrew Bibby.
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.