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Zurich paid £360m in individual protection claims in 2024 to more than 5,907 claimants, up by 7% from the £336m...
FSCP hits out at loaded premiums and ‘fully supports’ protection market study
The Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP) has slammed the practice of loaded premiums as being “contrary to the consumer interest”...
Principal firms will require FCA permission to launch ARs in Treasury overhaul
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FOS adds 600 PMI and IP complaints after completing classification – exclusive
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Bupa UK members up but profits dip as claims and commission climb
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Young adults taking out and interested in protection – Vitality
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FCA grilling more than 30 insurers and advisers for protection market study
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HSBC estimates $100m loss on UK life sale
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Munich IPMI Roundtable: Searching for health equality in diverse global cultures
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