Whole of Life

Inheritance tax planning and providing funeral costs are the typical uses for whole of life products, but Owain Thomas discovers there is more to it than just covering your financial burdens

Friends Provident International has launched an online seminar looking at Inheritance Tax (IHT).

Bupa has raised medical underwriting limits on its life and critical illness plans.

Just 7% of UK families feel financially protected while 61% have no life insurance at all, according to new research.

The Cycle to Work scheme has been growing in popularity. However, have HMRC guidance plus a recent court ruling put a spanner in the spokes? Paul Bartlett investigates

PruProtect has unveiled a mobile quote facility and improved digital communications for advisers to use on its life and critical illness products.

The FSA has proposed changes to its complaints handling procedure as it reveals pure protection grievances continued to grow in the first half of the year.

Swiss Re has revealed a €10tr gap in European life insurance coverage and believes the industry needs to be bolder in selling the affordability and benefits of life cover.

The ABI is highlighting the need for clients to fully disclose their medical history when taking out protection and health insurance.

Zurich has enhanced its protection products for clients who may need to make alterations to existing cover when their circumstances change.