Individual Protection

Too many people lack protection cover for when things go wrong, according to Sarah Pritchard, deputy CEO at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). However the regulator confirmed it will be investigating income...

National Friendly has promoted Duncan Reeves to become its first chief operating officer (COO). It said the role was being designed to accelerate the mutual's technology-led growth strategy. Reeves (pictured) joined National...

Guardian has made several additions to its customer portal including the ability to book GP appointments, see cover upgrades and live cover details. The insurer is also introducing multi-factor authentication to the...

HSBC Life’s closure to new protection business leaves the market bereft of a strong brand which offered instant underwriting decisions and a "market leading" critical illness plan, advisers told Health & Protection....

Chesnara has closed the HSBC Life (UK) protection arm to new business due to the market’s “competitive nature” and strategic objectives, following completion of its £260m purchase today. However, the HSBC Life...

The Protection Distributors Group (PDG) has reappointed Emma Thomson as chairwoman along with a trio of other board changes. Thomson (pictured) is stepping-up from vice chairwoman to succeed Neil McCarthy as his...

The protection insurance sector cannot claim to be providing diverse, inclusive products if it does not meet the needs of customers with sickle cell, according to Sheun Oke, managing partner and CEO...

The Apprentice kicked off last night with a representative from the mortgage and protection sector. Earlier this week, Health & Protection reported that Lord Sugar’s latest search for a business partner would...

Legal & General (L&G) is re-joining the Association of British Insurers (ABI) after leaving the organisation in August 2014. L&G Retail CEO Laura Mason will represent the insurer at the most senior...

Restricted insurer panels can be used as an intermediary strategy to negotiate higher commission rates, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) in its pure protection market study interim report. FCA data...