Protection

Life insurers have been told to settle death claims quicker and improve how they monitor claims times or face further action by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It demanded significant improvements with...

Income protection (IP) has historically not had the high profile and dedication of life and critical illness cover as it has traditionally lagged behind in terms of sales. But increased wait times...

Insurance premium tax (IPT) receipts reached £956m in October 2024, according to data from HM Revenue & Customs. The sum brought the seventh-month total for the 2024/25 tax year to £5.5bn. The...

Reassured has appointed Philip Byrne as chief risk and compliance officer. Byrne is replacing Laura Havard who left the intermediary in July to take on the position of chief operating officer at...

More than a quarter of advisers have reported spending up to 100 hours on the phone with underwriters each year, according to research from IPipeline. The findings were taken from a survey...

While global life expectancy has stalled since 2010 due to the pandemic, increased resistance to antibiotics and rising levels of obesity, promising technologies for future medical advancement are providing reasons for optimism...

Unum UK has launched a digital portal for employers with online claims tracking, absence management and rehabilitation referral capabilities.  The portal is designed to simplify the claims process, giving users the ability...

Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG) has appointed Catherine Darroue as marketing and brand director. Her appointment coincides with Rebecca Luter joining as HR director. With more than 20 years’ experience working in financial...

More than a quarter (27%) of working people have taken a month or more off due to ill-health or injury, according to a survey from Cirencester Friendly.  And a total of 57%...

LifeSearch has reached a referrals agreement with media agency and homebuyer services broker, Bojo Media. The deal sees Bojo refer its customers going through the home-buying journey to LifeSearch for fee-free independent...