Whole of Life

The challenge for protection insurers in today's market is to adapt their approach so products are "bought, not sold", a report by Swiss Re concludes.

Non-domiciled UK clients holding whole of life insurance policies with a UK insurer may need further advice due to a change of view from HMRC, a provider has urged.

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

PruProtect has announced enhancements to its Relevant Life Cover policy including an increase in the maximum sum assured and index-linking policies to keep pace with inflation.

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.

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.

Just under two-thirds of women have never taken out life insurance cover, according to new research from Friends Life.

The only thing millions of Brits will be leaving to their loved ones is an outstanding mortgage loan, a new poll has revealed.

Although life insurance regained some momentum during 2012, growth is likely to be stalled by economic issues over the next five years, research has suggested.

Reliance Mutual has entered the over-50s life assurance market with a direct offering to the consumer.