Protection

Securing a quick underwriting decision seems to be increasingly dependent on the insurer advisers are dealing with and how these firms embrace technology. It is clearly becoming more important for insurers to...

The vast majority of over-55s do not feel their employer offers them appropriate workplace benefits, according to research from Canada Life. The insurer's survey of 2,000 UK adults found just one in...

LifeSearch has launched a digital third party protection solution which can be white labelled by firms as needed. Advised and execution-only options will be available along with guidance routes - which the...

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has launched a range of practical support guides to help advisers boost their protection business. The guides have been developed in response to research conducted for SBG’s Protection...

Insurance industry bosses have been warned that employees judge them by their deeds, so what they do about 'Handy Andy in accounts' is just as important as any other measure they can...

Scottish Widows saw its protection sales rise by 31% last year largely through direct channels as it aims to become a top three provider by 2025. The insurer reported £42m of income...

The government is “committed” to its current agenda for reform of social care funding and believes insurers are “fundamental” to doing so, despite an Association of British Insurers (ABI) report highlighting “significant”...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to survey 600 smaller firms to check how they are preparing for implementing the Consumer Duty. The regulator also conceded it may have not adequately explained...

Four in five employers have upped health and wellbeing support or employee benefits to cater to the changing circumstances of their staff, according to research from group risk industry body Grid. The...

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has taken action against another life insurance lead generator as part of its crackdown on the sector. This latest action has seen the regulator ban adverts placed...