Protection
King’s Speech: Labour pledges to get people back to work following pandemic
The Labour government has pledged to take action to get people back in employment following the impact of the pandemic, as part of measures announced in today's King Speech. Since the pandemic...
Read moreFCA cancels protection advice firm’s permissions after waiting five years for fees
A mortgage and protection advice firm has had its permissions to operate cancelled by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) after failing to pay more than £3,500 of fees from 2019. The regulator...
Read moreMost renters would buy income protection if it helped credit rating – research
Most renters would take out income protection if it contributed to their credit rating. This is according to research from Canopy and LifeSearch conducted with 594 Canopy customers which also found 74% of...
Read moreEAPA ‘extremely saddened’ as it probes Health Assured over confidentiality concerns
The Employee Assistance Professionals Association UK (EAPA) has expressed sadness over allegations that Health Assured breached its professional standards over the issue of confidentiality, and has opened an investigation. “EAPA UK is...
Read moreExclusive: April International entering global risk benefits market
April International is poised to answer adviser calls for more providers to enter the global risk benefits market with a launch targeted in the third quarter of 2024. Its plans were revealed...
Read moreCanada Life appoints Dan Crook as managing director of group protection
Canada Life has appointed Dan Crook to the role of managing director, group protection, reporting to UK CEO Lindsey Rix-Broom. His appointment follows his tenure as interim managing director since February 2024. ...
Read moreHelen Croft leaves AIG Life for Scor head of underwriting role
Helen Croft is leaving AIG Life to join global reinsurer Scor as head of life and health underwriting. Croft started at AIG Life back in 2013 as a development underwriter, progressing to...
Read moreFour in 10 advisers change client servicing due to Consumer Duty – Royal London
Four in 10 advisers have changed their client servicing approach as a result of Consumer Duty. This is according to Royal London’s biannual adviser survey, where 528 respondents were questioned about the...
Read moreHealth Assured denies report it breached confidentiality of callers
Employee assistance programme (EAP) provider Health Assured has denied claims in a BBC investigation that it has breached the confidentiality of its users by allowing corporate clients to eavesdrop on calls. The...
Read moreFOS PMI cases and upheld complaints rise sharply
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) took on 11.7% more private medical insurance (PMI) or dental cases in its 2023/24 financial year. Data released this morning reveals the Ombudsman took on 1,621 new...
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