Protection

Insurance and pensions consolidator Chesnara is looking for fresh takeover targets after the acquisition of HSBC Life UK helped its new business in the UK to more than double in the opening...

Aviva has fully closed AIG Life UK to new business following the launch of an integrated high value proposition aimed at supporting advisers in addressing the complex and evolving needs of high-net-worth...

Protection and other insurance policies accounted for 60% of the value of the £2.5bn of lost or forgotten financial products that were recovered during the first half of the year, according to...

Sales of long-term care insurance have grown by just over 75% in the last four years and by 35% alone in 2025. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) figures show that, although it...

In this second instalment of our mini-series revealing the former lives of professionals operating across the protection and health sectors, Chris McDonald, business development manager at Guardian, tells Health & Protection about...

The treasury collected slightly less in inheritance tax insurance (IHT) receipts in July, according to HM Revenue and Customs. Inheritance tax income fell to £868m during the month, slightly down from £871m...

The role of protection advisers is vital in reaching customers who fear there is no point in applying for cover due to a past mental health condition. Meanwhile, an advertising campaign may...

BetterHome has entered into an agreement to acquire Mortgage Support Services (MSS). MSS is the parent company of Stonebridge and a range of mortgage, protection and technology businesses. The proposed transaction remains subject to...

Eleos has reached an agreement to embed its digital life insurance and income protection solution into Homebox’s platform. The deal means Eleos is embedded directly into Homebox as a co-branded solution, so...

AIA Group achieved 10% growth in value of new business (VONB) completed in H1 2026, while operating profit after tax for the year rose to $4.16bn, up 13% per share over the...