Protection

Royal London has hit back at LV= claiming the insurer can retain its mutual status if it engages in takeover talks with the fellow mutual. The spat between the insurers has intensified...

Willis Towers Watson has appointed Hugo Wegbrans as global head of broking and broking strategy within its risk and broking business segment. Wegbrans, who has spent most of his 35-year career with...

LV='s board has denied claims that Royal London's bid for the business would allow it to retain its mutual status and accused Royal London of "seeking to destabilise" its sale to Bain...

Specialist broker Cura Financial Services has linked up with The Openwork Partnership. The financial advice network said the arrangement with Cura would enable its advisers to help clients with specialist protection needs...

Bain Capital has released a statement committing itself to "significant" investment in LV= to grow its policy holders to more than two million and boost life insurance and managed fund product sales....

BHSF is launching a new cash plan benefit enabling working parents to take up to a year's paid leave to look after a child diagnosed with a serious illness or medical condition...

Talking to brokers, government and academia about sustainability, tackling emissions and increasing digital activity across their businesses are just some of the ways insurers are preparing for a net zero future. Earlier...

British Friendly has made several changes to improve the flexibility of income protection products in its Protect and Breathing Space ranges. The insurer said it was aiming to support more clients including...

Digitalising distribution channels is the top life insurance trend for 2022, according to Capgemini. The consultant's report reveals insurers are increasingly digitalising distribution, channels to provide enhanced convenience and reach (Care). The...

Employee benefits platform WorkLife by OpenMoney has partnered with Aberdeen-based financial planning firm Futura to bring its employee benefits to a broader range of businesses across Scotland. The partnership sees Futura offer...