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Renters are leaving themselves worryingly under-protected and advisers must tackle this financial vulnerability, Scottish Widows has warned. Research from the insurer found only 3% of renters have income protection, just 5% have...

The Exeter has issued a £5.3m rebate to its health insurance members due to lower levels of claims being made in 2020 and 2021. The rebate will see members receive an average...

LV= has confirmed it is making its payment break option permanent to maintain support for vulnerable customers. The payment holiday was launched during the pandemic and last October protection proposition and marketing...

Brian Hall has joined the board of Santé Group as chairman to lead the broker through a growth plan. Hall spent 19 years at not-for-profit BHSF, leaving in May 2021. During his...

Health & Protection speaks to Lindsey Wilson, senior client services specialist at Towergate Health & Protection about her move from teaching to working at an IFA, the challenge of returning to the...

Advisers need two years to implement the Consumer Duty and there are concerns about how the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will oversee the new rules, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been...

Rehabilitation treatment and case management solutions provider HCML has appointed Dr Rebecca Brady as medical director. In her new role, Dr Brady (pictured) will oversee the clinical care provided through HCML's rehabilitation...

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has moved HCRG Care Group Luton's rating up from good to outstanding following an inspection in November. The service, which provides care to people at Capwell Grange...

Advisers will take a cautious approach to Covid-19 infections in their businesses with many planning to maintain staff isolation when they test positive, even if the rules are lifted in England early....

British Friendly has increased the number of virtual GP and second medical opinions which its members can use as part of an update to its discretionary loyalty programme Mutual Benefits. The new...