Individual Protection

Defaqto's Protection Service Satisfaction survey has found the timeliness of processing new business is the most important aspect of service for advisers recommending individual protection products.

Following a pilot programme, Best Doctors has released TraumaCare, a new service for people with injury and accident-related conditions like whiplash, back pain and repetitive strain injuries.

LifeQuote has predicted an increase in protection sales as a result of the MMR, as prudent lenders consider a borrower's ability to pay, not just as a result of employment issues but also ill health.

Following LV='s changes to their Critical Illness policies earlier today, CIExpert, the Critical Illness reference site, has assessed changes made and backed LV='s assertion that more claims will be paid.

LV= has announced changes to its critical illness cover aimed at increasing cover and making it easier to claim on.

Munich Re research has found non‑disclosure to be a lot more common than previously thought. As Lee Lovett explains, stopping it is not easy.

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).

PruProtect has launched a business protection risk calculator as it believes this insurance is becoming a 'core area' for advisers.

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.