Protection

More than half of those currently in work would continue to do so even if they did not need the money, according to a survey by Cirencester Friendly. The insurer said it’s...

Lloyds Banking Group customer and proposition director Jonathan Sandell will succeed Ann-Marie O’Dea as CEO of Shepherds Friendly at the start of next year. Sandell (pictured) managed Prudential UK and Europe’s £40bn...

The Association of Financial Mutuals has appointed Cirencester Friendly CEO Andy Morris as chairman of its board.  Previously vice-chairman, Morris (pictured) succeeds Ann-Marie O’Dea, chief executive at Shepherds Friendly Society.  Sophia Reed,...

Canada Life is extending its WeCare virtual healthcare services beyond income protection and small SME customers to all of its 2.8 million group protection members. The insurer is also adding a new...

Resolution Life has appointed Jeff Davies as chief financial officer from Legal & General where he has spent more than eight years as group CFO. L&G announced Davies will be succeeded by...

Fintel, the parent company of Simplybiz, has launched a whole of market distribution platform connecting providers and advisers. The Omnicore system aims to provide intermediaries with deeper product understanding while supporting providers...

SM Advice has launched a strategic advisory board offering guidance, challenge and support on key decisions and priorities. The board consists of: Stephanie Charman, chief executive officer, Association of Mortgage Intermediaries Alan...

The short term effects of weight loss drugs are overwhelmingly positive. But protection insurance underwriters are alive to the risks posed by unsustainable weight loss. This is according to Carl Heard, national...

Going the extra mile for a young mother who had disclosed that she attempted suicide in the past helped her secure income protection cover. This is according to Nicola Huxley, director at...

Accident, sickness and unemployment (ASU) cover has an unfairly tarnished reputation, but evolving product design means it now has the capacity to meet all of a client's needs. This is according to...