Protection

Grieving families across the UK do not know where key financial information is stored and how to access it in the event of a death, leaving them in potential financial risk. This...

Phil Deacon has launched his own boutique consultancy, which will emphasise the important role that claims plays in all aspects of the insurance process from product design to marketing.  Deacon (pictured) said:...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is right to look into the issue of whether insurers loading premiums in order to pay selected networks and distributors higher commissions needs ensures fair value. This...

Workplace absences connected to employees taking time off to care for a cancer-stricken loved one could cost UK employers an estimated £8.5bn this year due to an increase in cases. This is...

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has appointed Adam Stretton as chairman among a series of key leadership promotions. Stretton previously served as managing director and is a founding director and shareholder...

The OneFamily Group has appointed Claire Smith (pictured) as head of distribution operations for its life insurance brand Beagle Street. She joins OneFamily following a 12-year tenure at AIG Life, where she...

Fintel has appointed Tom Hegarty as CEO of Simplybiz. His appointment is effective from 1 April 2025. Prior to joining Simplybiz, Hegarty was managing director of M&G Wealth Advice, where he played...

LV= saw protection sales increase by12% year-on-year, according to financial results for the year to 31 December 2024. The mutual's annual report reveals overall, new business sales on a present value of...

LSL Property Services has included a £1.9m charge in its annual results after expelling a protection advice firm from its Primis network, with £1.2m to cover potential commission clawback. The firm also...

Sales of new individual protection insurance policies rose very slightly in 2024 with a strong fourth quarter completing a turnaround from a weak start to the year. According to reinsurer Gen Re,...