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Self-employed people have been warned they could be in for a rude awakening if they use the wrong earnings when applying for income protection (IP). The issue could mean they are paying...

Advisers should not wait until the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) forces them to place policies in trust or set up wills and powers of attorney. This is according to Johnny Timpson a...

Vitality is introducing a cancer nurse navigation service, adding to its existing cancer support programme and the personalised care available to both its health and life members with a cancer diagnosis. Working...

Vitality has appointed Bonnie Earl as national account manager.  Earl (pictured) will oversee national intermediary and network partnerships, reporting to Gary Eastall, head of national accounts. She will be responsible for managing relationships with the insurer's...

Forto Finance has launched in the UK mortgage and protection market. The broker will support a range of clients and offer advice not only on residential mortgages, remortgages, buy-to-let lending and specialist...

Letting agents could be the key to filling the income protection gap, according to panellists featuring in the opening day of Income Protection Action Week (IPAW) 2026. Mike Farrell, sales and marketing...

The Protection Distributors Group (PDG) has shed light on its market‑wide initiative aimed at addressing weak consumer engagement and understanding of protection. It will begin with a mobilisation phase focused on governance,...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking “active regulatory engagement” in targeting the issue of medical evidence delays for consumers seeking protection insurance. It will gather key stakeholders to understand the impact...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning a technology sprint event and regulatory myth-busting webinar to prompt greater development and innovation within the UK protection market. The moves were proposed in the...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is warning it will continue to monitor outcomes for income protection (IP) customers through its supervisory work and review of market data. While the regulator is not...