Protection
One in five Aussies lie to get cheaper life insurance
A fifth of Australians have admitted lying to secure a cheaper life insurance policy, according to research from Australian fintech Finder. The survey of 1,000 respondents found men (29%) were more likely...
Read moreFCA to remove ‘Chinese walls’ and other non-inclusive language from rulebook
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is updating its rulebook to remove non-inclusive language and other potentially divisive terms. The regulator revealed its plan as part of a joint discussion paper with the...
Read moreRegulators suggest linking pay and fit and proper test to diversity action as ethnic minority numbers ‘going into reverse’
Financial industry regulators have unveiled the start of a massive push to improve diversity and inclusivity throughout the sector with warnings that in some regards things are actually getting worse. Key suggestions...
Read moreFCA needs to consider how its funding model is fair or proportionate – Bjelobaba
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme's (FSCS) funding model has come under fire for causing protection and insurance intermediaries to bail out other 'mismanaged' firms. Branko Bjelobaba, principal at consultancy Branko, spoke to...
Read moreAdvisers have crucial role educating employers about protection before Freedom Day
Advisers have a crucial role in educating employers about protection cover and benefit options as Covid restrictions start to lift in the workplace and across society. Yesterday, the Prime Minister addressed the...
Read moreIPTF launches youth consumer brand aimed at raising income protection awareness
The Income Protection Taskforce has launched a new consumer facing brand aimed at helping young consumers aged between 18 and 35 better manage their money, raise awareness of IP and ultimately protect...
Read moreAIG Life launches simplified group critical illness cover
AIG Life has launched a new simplified approach to group critical illness (CI) insurance which sees it consolidate conditions under grouped headings. The insurer says the move, which bring its group CI...
Read moreAnorak embeds advice platform into PK Engage app
Online protection broker Anorak has moved into the employee benefit space through a partnership with employee benefits consultants PK Group. The partnership sees Anorak's advice platform embedded into PK Group's recently launched...
Read moreThe importance of non-disclosure and how advisers can help – Banks
If you were using your own money to insure someone else's life, you might want to know a bit more about the person first. When buying car insurance, your driving licence, driving...
Read moreAMII welcomes new member Friarsgate Financial Planning
Friarsgate Financial Planning has joined the Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII) as a new member. Friarsgate was founded in 2019 by Bill Hughes, David Jacobsen and Darren Booth following the...
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