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Protection increasingly important but affordability the key barrier to uptake – Scottish Widows exclusive data
Four in 10 people in the UK believe protection insurance has grown in importance since the pandemic but almost a third have not taken out cover as they cannot afford to pay...
Read moreProtecting mortgage holders: brokers must not underestimate value of IP – Woods
As the Bank of England has raised interest rates in response to stubbornly high inflation, many families face the prospect of soaring monthly mortgage repayments. Against this backdrop, it’s now more essential...
Read moreThe Exeter appoints commercial director from KPMG
The Exeter has appointed Michael Payne as commercial director. Payne (pictured) joins from KPMG, where he was a director in its insurance consulting practice. He was previously customer and innovation COO and...
Read moreApril International targets doubling of IPMI business, boasts £1.3bn M&A pot and UK platform upgrades – exclusive
April International is looking to double its international private medical insurance (IPMI) business in the next four years and expects to be active in acquiring other providers as well. The provider is...
Read moreLeaving intended beneficiary no right to claim ‘like selling a car without a steering wheel’
Leaving the intended beneficiary of a life insurance policy no right to claim is like selling a car without a steering wheel. This is according Ruth Gilbert, partner at Insuring Change, (pictured...
Read moreAston Lark and A-Plan rebrand to Howden
Aston Lark and A-Plan, which were previously taken over by Howden, have today both rebranded to the Howden name. Aston Lark was acquired by Howden, the international insurance broking group, in 2022,...
Read moreZurich increases non-medical underwriting limits for under-50s
Zurich has made changes to its life non-medical limits for people under the age of 50, increasing the value of cover available without requiring medical evidence. The changes affect the first level...
Read moreHealix appoints Teladoc to takeover remote GP service from HealthHero
Healix Health has appointed Teladoc Health to takeover its remote GP service from HealthHero. Health & Protection understands HealthHero is no longer operating the service which was previously known as TrustDoc24. Health...
Read moreFCA terminal illness review criticises slow claims, poor communication, end of term exclusions, use of CMOs and 12-month prognosis
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised serious concerns about several elements of how insurers are addressing terminal illness benefits attached to life insurance policies. The regulator strongly criticised insurers for the...
Read moreIt’s very hard to tell customers they are not terminally ill enough – Knowles
Terminal illness benefits are delivering poor outcomes and consumer harm in some instances as issues persist with claims not being paid, advisers have told Health & Protection. There is also confusion around...
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