Individual Protection

Mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) is constantly criticised for its failings in comparison to income protection (IP). But what advantages does the product have and in what instance is it a more suitable product than IP?

Overview: The plan can be arranged to include one or more of the following types of cover: • Life ...

As the number of overweight people in the UK continues to increase, Karen Anderson explains how underwriters view obesity and its related health risks

Provider: Prudential Product: Prudential protection Prudential protection allows mortgage cover t...

IHT: Budget decision unlikely to impact on stuttering market for WOL products

Provider: Liverpool Victoria Product: MIMI - Income protection (IP) MIMI is a protection plan des...

As binge drinking, smoking and sexually transmitted infections become more common among women, Johanna Gornitzki looks at the long-term implications for the industry

Gemma, 30, has just bought her first property with a mortgage of £147,000. As she has income protection cover through her employer, Gemma is looking to take out a personal critical illness plan. Although she is a fitness fanatic and does not smoke, her...

Does genetic make up or lifestyle dictate female claims? Johanna Gornitzki takes a look at the trends in the protection and health insurance market

As binge drinking, smoking and sexually transmitted infections become more common among women, Johanna Gornitzki looks at the long-term implications for the industry