Individual Protection

BHSF is launching a new cash plan benefit enabling working parents to take up to a year's paid leave to look after a child diagnosed with a serious illness or medical condition...

Talking to brokers, government and academia about sustainability, tackling emissions and increasing digital activity across their businesses are just some of the ways insurers are preparing for a net zero future. Earlier...

British Friendly has made several changes to improve the flexibility of income protection products in its Protect and Breathing Space ranges. The insurer said it was aiming to support more clients including...

Digitalising distribution channels is the top life insurance trend for 2022, according to Capgemini. The consultant's report reveals insurers are increasingly digitalising distribution, channels to provide enhanced convenience and reach (Care). The...

Almost a fifth (18%) of Britons have not told family members they have a life insurance policy in place, according to research from GoCompare. The results came after the comparison site surveyed...

It’s common for IFAs to discuss intergenerational planning in relation to pensions and wealth, but when it comes to protection, it’s a different story. There’s still work to do in educating clients...

The UK Health & Protection Awards 2021 supplement is out now with all the highlights from the night. It includes all the winners, shortlists, photos from the night and insight into the...

Aviva’s UK health and protection business recorded a 5% increase in profits to £590m in Q3 2021, up from £562m in the same period last year. The insurer reported that while overall...

Advisers working in the health and protection insurance markets have been given a reprieve from an additional £61m bill by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) this year, but will be the...

The UK government is consulting on proposals which would give the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) sweeping new powers to set rules replacing EU law. The Future Regulatory...