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LGBTQ+ customers 11% less likely to have individual protection – Pacific Life Re
LGBTQ+ customers are 11% less likely to have individual protection than their heterosexual counterparts. This is according to Pacific Life Re's Beneath the Surface report which surveyed 2,000 adults. The report found...
Read moreZurich launches paid-for serious illness diagnosis and treatment add-on
Zurich has launched an optional, paid-for add-on service for its individual protection products to cover investigation and treatment for major conditions and includes care abroad. The Zurich Accelerate can be added to...
Read moreHealth and protection advisers overwhelmingly expect Labour majority
Advisers in the health and protection markets overwhelmingly expect a majority Labour government to be installed from the coming general election, polling by Health & Protection has found. Yesterday Rishi Sunak surprised...
Read moreAviva health and protection sales up 5%
Aviva reported a 5% increase in health and protection sales in Q1 2024 when compared to the corresponding period of last year. The insurer’s trading update for the first quarter of the...
Read morePM Rishi Sunak announces 4 July election
Prime minister Rishi Sunak (pictured) has announced the UK general election will take place on 4 July. The prime minister ended growing speculation by confirming the UK will go to the polls...
Read moreProtection sales down 5.5% but IP bucks trend as cost of living hits – Swiss Re
Sales of new long-term individual protection policies in 2023 fell 5.5% in 2023 as the cost of living crisis continued its stranglehold on households across the country. Swiss Re's Term & Health...
Read moreHealth Compass introduces white label IPMI search portal for advisers
Health Compass is launching a white label version of its international private medical insurance (IPMI) product sourcing platform which can be fully branded and plugged-in to adviser websites. The system is suitable...
Read moreThe Right DA Club adds Cirencester Friendly to protection panel
The Right DA Club has added Cirencester Friendly to its protection panel. Right DA Club members can now access the mutual's range of income protection cover products including My Earnings Protected and...
Read moreThe Exeter appoints Tim Weaver as head of customer experience – claims
The Exeter has appointed Tim Weaver as head of customer experience – claims and will now lead its income protection claims team. Weaver first joined The Exeter in January 2023 as head...
Read moreWhy Truss’ mini budget focussed renters’ minds on the need for income protection – analysis
The ongoing cost of living crisis has taken its toll on the mortgage market. The number of people who have no money left over at the end of the month has increased...
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