Royal London paid out £631m in protection claims in 2022 approving 99.4% of all claims and paying benefits to almost 80,000 customers and their families. This compares with the previous year's data...
Read moreAdvisers believe conversations about getting protected have grown in importance with the return of 100% loan to value (LTV) mortgages that potentially bring higher risks for clients in a "volatile" housing market....
Read moreOnline pension provider PensionBee has chosen LifeSearch as its advice partner for its newly launched direct-to-consumer protection insurance offering. LifeSearch will provide a fully digital buy and apply now journey, along with...
Read moreLife expectancy is expected to start rising again thanks to medical breakthroughs, especially for cancer and ageing-related conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, according to Swiss Re. Obesity and unequal access to healthcare...
Read moreAdvisers working in the health and protection market will not face paying a levy for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) this year. In its latest update, the regulator said it expects...
Read moreProperty expert and former A Place In the Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin has revealed his regret at not taking out critical illness cover following conversations with his financial adviser and a subsequent...
Read moreWith more than 90% of income protection (IP) sales made through advisers it may surprise people to learn that last month the IPTF hosted 40 experts from advisers, networks, comparison websites, insurers...
Read moreA commonly held view across the insurance sector is that proper diversity across product design and insurance workforce populations should lie at the heart of effectively serving customers. It is clear the...
Read moreHealthcare International Group (HCI Group) is launching a fully modular international private medical insurance (IPMI) plan for individuals, families, and employee group schemes. The Nimbl Health product is available in Africa and...
Read moreThe Santé Group has acquired the client bank from independent insurance broker Keyman Adviser Ltd for an undisclosed sum. The deal sees the combined group's premium book hit the £30m mark, it...
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