Individual Protection

Direct Life has launched Quote+, which it has described as ‘the most significant advance' in pre-screening underwriting criteria, with the potential for a 10% increase in completed term insurance business for advisers.

To help raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Aegon has shared previously unpublished figures on breast cancer claims in 2012.

Although many households rely on women to keep them afloat, there is a tendency to underinsure. Mark Jones calls for more focus.

Survival estimates for those diagnosed with breast cancer have nearly doubled since 1971, with the majority of women diagnosed surviving for five years or more, research has found.

LV= has enhanced its whole of life policy, LifeTime+, with an increase in the number of guaranteed increase options (GIOs) and the addition of terminal illness cover.

CIExpert has welcomed Ageas Protect's amendments to its Critical Illness (CI) policy and highlighted its position as the first insurer to extend Type 1 diabetes cover to adults aged below 40.

Ageas Protect has announced enhancements to its critical illness (CI) product including the introduction of two new partial benefit conditions and improved children's cover.

Aegon UK has enhanced its business protection proposition by improving its Relevant Life policy.

Legal & General (L&G) has simplified its underwriting processes for advised clients applying for life insurance, saying some 80% of applicants can now expect an immediate decision.

CIExpert has analysed the latest alternations from Bright Grey' to its menu-based critical illness (CI) policy.