Protection
FCA consumer research: 42% have protection with majority under-50
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its landmark study into how retail customers perceive and engage with the protection market. The survey of 14,326 UK consumers between September and October 2025...
Read moreFCA consumer research: Protection policies satisfying most people’s needs
Four out of five (80%) protection policyholders are satisfied their policies meet their needs, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) landmark pure protection market study consumer research. This was compared to...
Read moreFCA consumer research: One in three protection buyers have medical condition or vulnerability
Almost one in three (29%) people have a medical condition when they buy protection insurance, according to landmark consumer research from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This often resulted in these people...
Read moreFCA protection market study to stretch into H2 2027 as interim report delayed
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) pure protection market study will potentially last a year longer than expected by stretching into the second half of 2027, the regulator has revealed. It also confirmed...
Read moreShepherds Friendly launches simplified life insurance product with Octopus Legacy
Shepherds Friendly is launching a simplified life insurance product with Octopus Legacy that requires no medical. The policy aims to address the widespread lack of estate planning among the British public and...
Read moreCII raising insurance careers awareness with Birmingham City Uni
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is raising awareness among Birmingham City University (BCU) students about career opportunities in the insurance industry. They plan to run a 12-month pilot scheme where insurers, brokers...
Read moreThe Exeter adds Real Life to IPipeline platform
The Exeter has added its Real Life product to IPipeline’s Advanced Underwriting adviser platform. The platform launched in September and captures upfront information to assess the top 20 most common medical disclosures....
Read moreFCA removes minimum CPD hours and annual product review rules
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has enacted a series of rule changes for firms in insurance markets including removing minimum requirements for training and product reviews. The regulator has also updated which...
Read moreSesame hires Hoare as growth consultant from Primis
Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has hired Araminta Hoare as growth consultant at the adviser network. Hoare (pictured) joins from Primis after her second spell with the network. She has more than 17...
Read moreFCA to tackle life insurance market legacy issues
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will begin tackling legacy issues in the life insurance and pensions market early next year. Its aim is to reduce the regulatory barriers insurers face, it said....
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