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Protection Guru adds tool comparing old and new CI plans
Protection Guru Pro has introduced additional functionality enabling advisers to review their clients' existing critical illness policy against the range of alternative contracts using expert medical opinions. The service provides an analysis...
Read moreIncome Protection Task Force launches 7 Advisers campaign
The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has launched 7 Advisers - an adviser-focused campaign running for the remainder of the year which will follow seven different advisers in their professional lives. The...
Read moreAdvisers have key role in raising power of attorney awareness – St Louis
Advisers have a crucial role to play in raising awareness about the importance of setting up a power of attorney, according to Rose St Louis, protection director of Scottish Widows. St Louis's...
Read moreFOS changes aim to encourage proactive settlement of complaints
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is proposing to change the way it processes complaints to encourage firms to solve complaints faster. The regulator has suggested adding a new category within its biannual...
Read moreMental health and MSK drive long-term sickness 10 times higher than expected
The number of people not working due to long-term sickness and disability increased by more than 10 times than would have been expected under normal conditions over the last three years with...
Read moreHolloway Friendly pays 93.4% of IP claims as Covid-19 numbers ease
Covid-19 has moved down the list of top reasons for an income protection (IP) claim, according to Holloway Friendly which paid out 93.4% of new claims in 2022, with £3.78m paid out...
Read moreParadigm Protect adds National Friendly to insurer panel
Paradigm Protect, part of Paradigm Mortgage Services - has added friendly society, National Friendly to its insurer panel. National Friendly offers a range of medical, life and protection products. Mike Allison, head...
Read moreProtection sales dip as life slides but IP soars in ‘relatively successful year’
Protection new business dipped slightly in 2022 to £760m from £767m in 2021 on an annual premium equivalent (APE) basis, according to figures from Gen Re. Given the uncertain landscape over the...
Read moreTimpson to propose remedies for splitting joint life cover under economic abuse
Johnny Timpson is working with an insurance law expert on options for legal or regulatory remedies enabling insurers to split life cover policies where there is evidence of economic abuse. Timpson (pictured)...
Read moreExclusive: Axa Health CEO Garrad steps down
Tracy Garrad is stepping down as chief executive of Axa Health and will be succeeded in the interim by chief financial officer Matt Vardy, Health & Protection can reveal. The insurer confirmed...
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