Individual Protection

Whistleblowers have criticised the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for how it handles the whistleblowing process feeling their concerns were "brushed aside", there was a "failure to investigate properly and take appropriate actions"...

Mortgage, protection and compliance services disributor Paradigm has launched a hub to house links to product manufacturers’ fair value and target market assessment documentation. The launch coincides with new responsibilities under the...

Quicker diagnosis of Alzheimer's could enable more people with the condition to access the benefits of their cover, according to the Alzheimer's Society. Laura Clark, senior corporate development manager at the organisation...

Howden's 2022 acquisition of Aston Lark cost the company almost £730m, according to the broker's annual accounts for the year to September 2022. According to the results, Howden made a pre-tax loss...

The Association of British Insurers' (ABI) push to increase use of electronic GP reports to reduce prolonged waits for cover has been welcomed as advisers have detailed how delays continue to affect...

The Exeter paid £9.9m in income protection (IP) claims in 2022 while its longest running claim has been paid for more than a quarter of a century. Overall the UK protection and...

PMS Mortgage Club, part of Sesame Bankhall Group, has added Cirencester Friendly to income protection (IP) provider panel. The move gives PMS members access to Cirencester Friendly’s IP products: Income Assured Enhanced...

For any insurer, understanding the risk that is being priced is an essential part of the application process. For a life insurer who might be agreeing a policy that will typically be...

The insurance sector may need to challenge the government's incoming ban on cold calling, a compliance expert has claimed, while a lawyer has warned the ban's impact may have little impact as...

Shortlists for the UK Health & Protection Awards 2023 provider categories have been revealed after advisers voted to support their favoured providers. The shortlists cover 12 categories spanning the breadth of the...