Group Protection

Group risk experts have praised levels of market growth highlighted in the latest Swiss Re Group Watch report but warned that the industry must focus on improving group IP.

LifeSearch's Malcolm Robertson says the group protection market is lagging behind for advisers in terms of technology and admin. Here's why.

Alan Sparks looks at how advisers can improve their offering to existing clients and expand the market

Optimal's Nigel Hartley argues that the industry is missing a trick by neglecting new group life business.

Selecting the right deferred period is among the key considerations for IP clients, writes Adam Higgs

Stress and mental ill health remain one of the major causes of long-term absence for businesses but there have been improvements compared to last year, according to research from Group Risk Development (GRiD).

There has been a 20% increase in companies buying group income protection (GIP) for the first time, according to customer analysis by Unum.

The names of Bright Grey and Scottish Provident will soon vanish as they adopt the Royal London moniker. Jennifer Gilchrist explains how providing quality customer service will remain the company's sole aim

Alan Lakey highlights the reasons why he believes mortgage advisers tend to have difficulty in making the protection sale.

Towers Watson shareholders are again being urged to vote against the proposed merger with Willis Group by proxy adviser company Glass Lewis and Co.