Income Protection

The joint chair and founding member of the Income Protection Task Force has thrown his weight behind COVER's campaign against the use of list based definitions in income protection policies.

LV= has backed COVER's IP Campaign and is considering alternatives for its remaining occupations which have a list based definition of incapacity.

Financial advisers, Drewberry Insurance, has launched an income protection (IP) tool to help consumers understand which occupation definition they are likely to be offered, based on four key aspects of the individual's job.

Consumer group Which? has listed task-based income protection cover and absolute return funds among a list of 'financial products to avoid'.

Legal & General has replaced its mortgage payment protection (MPPI) product with a short-term income protection (IP) offering called Lifestyle Cover.

British Friendly's short-term income protection (IP) product is now available on Avelo's Exchange portal.

I have a client looking to buy life and income protection (IP) cover. My problem is that, although he has indefinite leave to remain in the UK, he is a refugee and has no long-term medical or financial history. What problems are we likely to encounter?...

PG Mutual Friendly Society has unveiled a new advertising campaign emphasising the need for people to think about their position should they become incapacitated.

Ageas has confirmed it is looking for a "clearer strategy" for its income protection (IP) product as the market moves to own occupation underwriting.

Drewberry Insurance has launched a new income protection (IP) comparison tool aimed at helping consumers make a more informed decision.