Business
2015: The year of Business Protection
L&G's Richard Kateley says 2015 was the year of Business Protection. Here's why.
Aviva transforms business protection with CI
Aviva has launched two new business protection products including a first for the protection market - a Relevant Life policy with the option to add critical illness.
L&G reports 30% growth in Relevant Life applications
Legal & General has reported a near 30% growth in applications for Relevant Life Plans (RLP) on its 2014 levels.
LV= reveals details of business protection range
LV= has revealed the details of its business protection range as it launches the key person, shareholder and partnership insurance, as well as loan protection.
New business protection product from LV= as profits rise
LV= will launch a business protection product, the insurer has announced as it revealed profits rose across its life business in the first half of 2015.
L&G sees increase in Relevant Life Plan applications
Legal & General (L&G) has seen the number of submissions received for its Relevant Life Plan (RLP), increase over 43% in June 2015 compared to June 2014.
Inheritance tax: The stealthiest of them all?
Justin Taurog discusses case studies that show the value of inheritance tax.
Workplace health: All in it together
Employers should encourage staff to take more responsibility for their health and wellbeing to ensure they are fit to enjoy retirement, and able to work for as long as they like, writes AXA PPP's Nick Jeal.
Business protection now available with Aviva
Aviva has announced that business protection is now available for advisers' clients using the personal protection product, Life Insurance Options.
Most new SMEs not getting professional advice
SMEs are nearly three times as likely to ask friends or family for advice when setting up their business than consult a financial adviser, research from Aviva has found.
L&G launches business protection training videos
Legal & General (L&G) has launched three CII accredited training videos to explain business protection to advisers.
Opinion: Why advisers must consider business protection
Legal & General's Richard Kateley urges advisers to first consider their own business protection needs as a starting point before offering plans to clients.
L&G: 40% of SMEs would cease within a year of losing key employee
Legal & General has revealed that 40% of small businesses would cease trading within a year of losing a key employee or owner yet 60% do not have business protection in place.
Adviser focus: How advisers can develop a clear business vision
In the second part of a series, John Joe McGinley outlines the key steps to how advisers can develop a vision for their business.
F&TRC adds business protection to research tool
F&TRC has added a range of business protection products to its Quality Analyser adviser research tool including Relevant Life.
L&G spends £1m improving Relevant Life application
Legal & General (L&G) has announced it is to spend £1m on its Relevant Life Plan (RLP) to provide online submissions and allow for online submissions.
SMEs face 'significant business risks' with unprotected suppliers
SMEs are facing ‘significant business risks' by partnering with suppliers not covered against the loss of a key employee, Zurich has warned.
Beyond the wheelchair
Disability and non-health-related issues can be a dicey subject for employers, with many not even knowing how to spot them, let alone how to support affected employees. Hannah Uttley investigates
Protecting the small business market
It is not only individuals who need protection; SMEs are vulnerable, too. Steve Casey outlines a lucrative source of business.
Is self-testing a consumer advantage? - Munich Re
There is a rapidly growing industry in self-testing and home diagnostic kits, creating a more informed and ‘health aware' life assurance consumer. Phil Brown asks what are the risks to our industry of potential selective disclosure?
PruProtect launches business protection risk calculator
PruProtect has launched a business protection risk calculator as it believes this insurance is becoming a 'core area' for advisers.
Aegon launches protection "Price Pledge"
Aegon UK has launched a "Price Pledge" campaign, for advisers with large sum assured clients.
Aegon enhances business protection policy
Aegon UK has enhanced its business protection proposition by improving its Relevant Life policy.
Only 20% of businesses have key man cover- Scottish Widows
More than half of companies (55%) would fail if they lost one or more key people to illness, incapacity or death, yet just one in five companies have protection, according to Scottish Widows.
