Protection

Advisers applying to be on the next season of The Apprentice need to ensure they stand out in a crowded field of characters. This is according to protection adviser and Apprentice star...

Nurse-led health and wellbeing specialist RedArc has joined group risk industry body Grid. Christine Husbands, commercial director for RedArc, (pictured) said: ‘Needs change all the time, and we develop our proposition to...

Consumer Duty Fair Value requirements do not mean firms cannot operate different charges or make a profit. This is according to Graeme Reynolds, the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) director of competition, who...

Legal & General has broadened its critical illness (CI) cover definitions and increased the maximum age a child can be covered under its CI Extra plan. The insurer said the changes to...

I have been fortunate enough to have a very varied career in financial services, not least because I have a low boredom threshold. However, my entry into the industry, like many advisers,...

Aon has completed the $13bn acquisition of global consulting firm NFP. Aon said the acquisition expanded its presence in the large and fast-growing middle-market segment, with more than 7,700 colleagues and capabilities...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reported a 13% increase in income protection complaints year-on-year, according to its complaints data. But the data also pointed to a 6% increase in PMI complaints...

IPipeline has appointed Adam Boone as chief financial officer with the aim of spearheading plans for sustained strategic growth. In his new role Boone (pictured), who joins after 18 months as CFO...

Critical illness is great product but in its current state it does not always fit the needs of the modern world, according to Andy Philo, director of strategic partners at Vitality. Participating...

Financial mutual Scottish Friendly has today reported new business sales of £51.1m for 2023 - the highest in its 162-year history, and has pointed to a 28% increase in protection sales as...