Income Protection

APRIL UK has launched a new accident and sickness plan, aimed at helping individuals bridge the protection gap.

Income protection insurer Exeter Family Friendly has revealed it paid 92% of all claims presented in 2013.

Panacea Adviser has announced that income protection specialist British Friendly has joined its growing list of partner protection firms.

People must consider protection against long-term disability as new research has highlighted how disabled people pay a ‘penalty' on everyday costs, the Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has urged.

Unum has launched an early intervention helpline to help employers and employees tackle health issues at an early stage and reduce sickness absence.

Legal & General (L&G) has gained Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation on its business protection workshops for advisers.

Zurich recently wrote to the Chancellor asking for the introduction of tax rebates on income protection. If implemented, would rebates boost income protection take-up?

The Work and Pensions Select Committee has today announced the first oral evidence session for its inquiry into Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Work Capability Assessments (WCA).

Exeter Family Friendly has launched a level premium option on its Income One income protection (IP) plan.

Income protection provider British Friendly has launched a new online application process for financial advisers.