Individual Protection

With state benefits under pressure, many families continue to have neither savings nor insurance to cope for significant periods of time, should they lose income, Bright Grey has confirmed.

Over two-thirds of people said price was the biggest barrier to buying protection insurance, according to new research.

Capita Financial Software, has launched a multi-benefit protection comparison service through its quote and e-apply portal, Webline.

Zurich is calling for a greater debate on how to encourage people to consider income protection (IP) and hopes to kick-start this through research into improving coverage incentives.

PruProtect has launched an online inheritance tax (IHT) calculator to support advisers using Whole of Life cover to mitigate potential liabilities.

Aviva has reported new business growth of 5% in its core UK life operation for the first nine months of 2013, as the group continues its transformation following a difficult period in which its share price fell and an investor revolt led to the departure...

Lifesearch is raising awareness of the perception gap between the number of protection claims people believe are paid; compared to the actual number of claims that are paid out.

Legal & General (L&G) has launched a pilot scheme offering 2 hours of free legal support to terminal and critical illness claimants.

Survival rates have continued to improve for most of the common cancers, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it is to delay the roll-out of the controversial new benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP) to disabled people.