Income Protection

Aegon has extended its tele-claims service to income protection, waiver of premium and total and permanent disability products.

Pioneer has hit out at providers who "change the goalposts" mid-claim while also joining the chorus of insurers urging all income protection (IP) claims approval rates to be published.

Aegon has released a new protection claims guide with the aim of reducing non-disclosure and helping advisers manage their clients' expectations.

Advisers are missing out on the opportunities to sell income protection (IP) presented by the new fit note and Welfare Reform Act, research suggests.

Aegon has begun a campaign to highlight the importance of the adviser market in the face of stiff competition from internet sales.

Friends Provident has voiced concerns that EU rules on long-term sick leave could impact on IP product design, as the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) notes the ruling is dissuading small businesses employing new staff.

The Government's new ‘fit note' which is launched today can benefit employers and their staff, says Water Wellpoint.

The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) is addressing long term disability and the new Employment Support Allowance (ESA) with a series of nationwide adviser seminars.

Incapacity Benefit (IB) will be abolished this year with all claimants facing reassessment as part of the Government's continued crackdown on the benefits system.

Advisers should not fear tele-interviewing, but providers need to do more to integrate them in its implementation, says Scor.