Individual Protection

As the economy begins to show signs of recovery and the housing market returns to growth, it is clear that mortgage advisors are back to being busy again with lending at its highest level since 2008.

More than eight in 10 children with cancer now survive, compared to just three in 10 in the late 1960s, according to research.

The Family Support Initiative, recently been announced by the Income Protection Task Force (IPTF), has stimulated great initial interest and support according to Peter Le Beau, the Chairman of IPTF.

British Money is set to launch a new mortgage payment protection product for the UK market.consumers.

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...