Income Protection

LifeSearch has highlighted the need to seek independent protection advice in a BBC Radio Scotland debate.

Building a simple income replacement product as outlined in the recent Review of Simple Financial Products may not be entirely possible, Aviva has said.

Britons need to seriously review their finances and prioritise neglected protection, Bright Grey has urged.

Friends Life will not see any change driven by Resolution's decision not to split the business, the provider has said.

Ageas does not have a re-price proposition for G-day.

Exeter Family Friendly has said it will be a challenge for providers to establish simple product blueprints in line with the Review of Simple Financial Products proposals.

One thing you can say about the recent Review of Simple Financial Products is that Carol Sergeant and her team have done their homework. If nothing else, it breaks down and builds up a clear target market for a simple income replacement concept.

The Income Protection Task Force has championed the recognition of the need for simple income replacement products in the recent steering group report on simple products.

British Friendly has been added to Sesame's approved list of protection providers.

The protection industry has said it is concerned that short term income protection is simply a new style of accident, sickness and unemployment cover, according to a poll.