Group Protection

Lack of priority within the NHS represents an opportunity for the private healthcare sector the UK Rehabilitation Council has said.

The insurance gap is widest for aged 55 and over, MetLife has said.

British businesses appear split down the middle on their knowledge of group income protection, research finds.

Almost three-quarters (72%) of advisers dealing with group risk believe auto-enrolment will present them with new business opportunities, as employers seek financial advice to ensure they are compliant with its regulations.

Providers should concentrate on low pricing of core services in the group protection market Canada life has been told.

Since 2006 Legal & General have paid out over £1.5 million as part of their early notification bonus scheme.

Short term income protection products are set to be the big seller over the next ten years, according to the protection industry.

Friends Life has increased the commission advisers receive on its income protection policies by approximately 15% in a bid to bring it into line with commission received on critical illness and life products.

Three-quarters of employees suffering with stress related problems are able to return to work within six months, according to Legal & General data.

John Ritchie of Ellipse notes the beginning of the end for price matching.