Protection
FCA proposes only advised and non-advised insurance sales
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing just two categories of insurance sale - advised and non-advised - as part of its consultation on simplifying insurance rules. Current rules distinguish between a...
Read moreOmni Protect hires Waters as head of strategic partnerships
Omni Protect has appointed Richard Waters (pictured) to the newly created position of head of strategic partnerships for protection and health. Previously head of protection distribution at HSBC Life, Waters will focus...
Read morePolicies are more inclusive with new voices joining the conversation as people feel seen – George Hayes, L&G
George Hayes, non-financial risk consultant and global pride network chairman at Legal & General (L&G), speaks to Health & Protection about why inclusion, wellbeing and diversity are now part of every day...
Read moreThe Right Mortgage & Protection promotes Wilson to propositions director
The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has promoted Amy Wilson to the newly created role of propositions director. Wilson (pictured, centre) has been at the firm for 11 years and is stepping...
Read moreIP sales growth slowing but small firms working ‘strong pipeline’
New sales of income protection (IP) products were strong in 2025, but the pace of growth slowed compared to previous years, according to NMG Consulting. However, the firm highlighted that while larger...
Read morePrice comparison sites double dip ‘quite significant’ fees – BIBA
Price comparison websites can charge insurers and intermediaries multiple times for hosting their products and even do so without completing a sale, according to the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA). The trade...
Read moreComparison sites dominant channel but AI ‘climbing up the charts’ – BIBA
Price comparison websites dominate the consumer insurance market but artificial intelligence (AI) services are becoming increasingly influential, according to the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA). The trade body also noted how this...
Read moreIPTF launches financial education scheme seeking industry volunteer presenters
The Income Protection Taskforce (IPTF) is launching a financial education initiative to teach young adults about managing their money and the financial services industry. The initiative, called Financial Foundations was soft launched...
Read moreThe Exeter posts £4.3m loss as claims soar but premium income and membership up
The Exeter reported a loss of £4.26m for 2025, an improvement on the £8.51m deficit it posted in 2024, as claims and adviser commission rose across its health and protection products. However,...
Read moreAFM members approve more than 92% of new IP claims
Eleven members of the Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM) approved more than 92% of new income protection (IP) claims made in 2025. Furthermore, AFM members increased IP sales by around 7%, selling...
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