The new ESA statistics are being abused but, says Owain Thomas, they could spur IP sales.
Peter Chadborn believes the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) may provide an opportunity for advisers to secure clients that banks cannot afford to service.
Recently rebranded Ageas Protect has launched ‘Low Start', a personal protection product offering the same cover as its YourLife Plan at a lower initial cost.
Which? has called for regulators to ensure protection products meet minimum standards.
Former Legal & General IFA sales director Iain Clark will join LV= as director of protection.
LV= is extending its offer of a 5% discount on income protection until 14 February.
Bupa has raised medical underwriting limits on its life and critical illness plans.
Bright Grey has extended the definitions of three critical illnesses it covers.
Wiltshire Friendly Society has contracted Medicals Direct to provide a big T tele interviewing service for its income protection business.
Just 7% of UK families feel financially protected while 61% have no life insurance at all, according to new research.