Individual Protection

Nothing has been done about low private medical insurance (PMI) policy renewal commissions from insurers incentivising bad adviser behaviour for 20 years, according to compliance consultant Branko Bjelobaba. However, he warned that...

The protection industry should come together to co-create content and campaigns with the communities it is trying to serve, advisers have urged. They also called for the campaign to include a new...

Scottish Widows's protection division has seen new business applications more than double in the first six months of 2025 compared to the previous year. The figures were included Scottish Widows's parent Lloyds...

Zurich has launched a risk calculator which aims to help customers better understand the value of protection products. The insurer said it also aims to make advisers' conversations "more personal, relevant, and meaningful"....

Cirencester Friendly has promoted board member Andy Lucas to chairman. He succeeds Janice Banks, who is retiring after serving the maximum nine years on the board, the last two of which were...

MetLife UK has expanded the availability of its life and legacy services provided by Everest to group life policyholders to more people. Already accessible to spouses, partners and dependents of the insured employee,...

The power of physical activity to improve lives is being realised by those people engaging with the Vitality Programme, VitalityLife CEO Justin Taurog explains. The insurer has data from its 40 million...

Chesnara has raised £140m towards its £260m purchase of HSBC Life (UK). It raised the cash through a share rights issue which received 88% take-up that was launched alongside the announcement of...

While the zeitgeist feels "pretty bleak" for some members of the LGBTQ+ community, one of the country's largest life insurance intermediaries has chosen to "dial up" Pride celebrations this summer. LifeSearch's head...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is likely to publish the next edition of its insurance strategy in the next couple of months, Health & Protection understands. The strategy will outline the regulator’s...