Income Protection

MPs vote to cut disability benefits by £30 a week

MPs have rejected the House of Lord's vote against reducing the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for sick or disabled people in the work-related activity group (WRAG)by £30 a week.

24 February 2016 • 2 min read

As the cost of raising a child increases, so does the need for IP

The cost of raising a child is now over £230,000 according to this year's research from LV=. Here's how you can discuss this with clients, writes Justin Harper.

23 February 2016 • 4 min read

Aviva launches group life master trust

Aviva has launched a group life master trust aimed at offering protection solutions to SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises).

22 February 2016 • 1 min read

Cirencester Friendly pays 94% of claims in 2015

Cirencester Friendly has reported that the Society paid 94% of claims in 2015.

18 February 2016 • 1 min read

Holloway Friendly increases claims paid during 2015

Holloway Friendly paid 96.9% of all income protection claims in 2015, an increase of almost 1% over the 96% paid out in 2014.

16 February 2016 • 1 min read

Chase Templeton acquires Leeds adviser firm

Private medical insurance consolidator Chase Templeton has continued its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of Leeds-based Independent Health Insurance Services Ltd.

16 February 2016 • 1 min read

The Exeter: 20% boost to new business following rebrand

The Exeter has said last year's rebrand increased new business by almost 20% compared to the first three quarters of the year.

16 February 2016 • 3 min read

NHS taskforce conducts major review into mental health

NHS England's taskforce on mental health has set out a five-year plan for NHS mental health services, as well as other bodies and services involved in the support of people with mental health problems.

15 February 2016 • 4 min read