Protection
Principal firms will require FCA permission to launch ARs in Treasury overhaul
Authorised firms will need permission from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to begin using appointed representatives (ARs), as part of a Treasury overhaul of the sector published today. Protection under the Financial...
Read moreIress cuts deputy group CEO role forcing Mitchell out
Iress has eliminated its deputy group CEO position with Harry Mitchell leaving the business after two years. The move was revealed in the technology firm's half year results which also showed double-digit...
Read moreStonebridge appoints Miller to newly created COO role
Stonebridge has appointed former Bluestone chief operating officer for APAC, Tim Miller, to the newly created role of chief operating officer. Miller (pictured) will assume accountabilities for all operations functions, including authorisations...
Read moreDitch the emails and talk to your clients – Darby
In my role, I hear a lot about the challenges of getting customers to see the value in protection. But one recent conversation I had with a broker stuck with me. This...
Read moreRoyal London protection sales surge backed by HNW and ‘buoyant’ market
Royal London almost trebled its new protection sales in the first half of the year thanks to soaring interest in high-net-worth and inheritance tax-related products. The mutual also highlighted a "buoyant" protection...
Read moreAdapting to a new cancer landscape: How our industry can support change – McCabe
Cancer has long been a central concern for the health and protection industry. Today, the urgency to rethink how we support people affected by cancer is growing. With more people living...
Read moreThe Exeter sees 60% take up of beneficiary nominations
Since introducing beneficiary nomination on its real life product in March The Exeter has seen six in 10 (60%) single life policies including a nominated beneficiary. It added a further 10% of...
Read moreAon Cayman takes on Vitality’s Thompson as VP for employee benefits
Aon Cayman has appointed Geoff Thompson as vice president, employee benefits, with Thompson moving to the Caribbean after leaving Vitality. Thompson (pictured centre picking up a Health & Protection Award in 2021...
Read moreL&G group risk sales sink 10% as retail protection inches up
Legal & General's group protection new business fell more than 10% driving a 3.5% drop in its overall protection sales for the first six months of 2025. The insurer’s retail protection sales...
Read moreAscend Broking Group launches protection division – exclusive
Ascend Broking Group has launched Ascend Life, a protection division offering life and income protection solutions to individual and corporate clients. Led by Kristian Breeze (pictured), the division's services include life cover,...
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