Regulation
UK set for restricted financial markets access under equivalence
Draft Brexit deal
Esther McVey resigns as secretary of state
Following tumultuous cabinet meeting over a draft agreement for Britain's withdrawal from the EU
MOJ to push ahead with probate fee hike
'Extortionate' fees for estates would put extra emphasis on life policies written in trust
Women In Protection announces inaugural conference
Guest speakers, panel debates and personal stories exploring industry diversity and access to insurance for women in society
Universal Credit clarification has 'duty of care' implications
Confirmation from DWP that lump-sum pay-outs will not be means-tested has 'implications for all types of protection insurance'
Ron Wheatcroft: Budget 2018 overview
'Relatively quiet' for protection market
CII launches Cert II (Protection) qualification to 'raise standards'
Level 3 protection certification formed in collaboration with Women in Protection Group (WIP) and Protection Distributors Group (PDG)
Genetic testing results will not be used against customers - ABI
Code on Genetic Testing & Insurance updated and published by ABI and government
FOS upholds complaint following 'unsuitable' life insurance advice
Ms C told life assurance would be 'excessive and unaffordable' however there is no evidence it was explored as an option
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CII's Melissa Collett, Johnny Timpson of Scottish Widows and RedArc's Christine Husbands discuss meeting the needs of vulnerable customers with COVER editor
PRA scraps audit requirements following AFM lobbying
All AFM members meet exemption threshold
DWP reveals full details of Access to Insurance Working Group
Organisation led by disability champion for insurance sector, Johnny Timpson
Theresa May gives green light to heterosexual civil partnerships
Consultation looking into legal, tax and pension implications of decision will take place
Three out of five advisers ready for IDD deadline - UnderwriteMe
Survey reveals finds 40% of brokers unprepared for Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) deadline on 1st October
AMII chair calls for IDD prep as 'ignorance will be no defence'
Association of Medical Insurers and Intermediaries (AMII) chairman Stuart Scullion has warned the industry to make sure it is prepared ahead of the IDD, the next EU-driven legislation set to 'shake up the sector'.
Seven reasons to attend the COVER Summit this year
Our biggest Protection & Health Summit yet comes to Hilton London Bankside on 4 October
Amanda Docherty: Modern love
Following the landmark Supreme Court ruling which saw an unmarried woman win bereavement benefit, the rights of cohabiting couples are changing
Industry reacts to FSCP consumer paper
ABI makes statement on consumer panel findings while key protection figures welcome call for Universal Credit means-testing exemption
Frank Field seeks government clarity for cohabiting couples
Need 'to act quickly to provide certainty for bereaved families,' writes Frank Field in letter to DWP Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Building Resilient Households plans Universal Credit response
Lobbying group wants means-testing exemption for financial protection claims added to Resolution Foundation recommendations on Universal Credit migration
Supreme Court ruling on unmarried benefits could open 'floodgate'
'Landmark' decision to overturn government's refusal of bereavement payment to Siobhan McLaughlin will have 'significant implications' for advisers
DWP names first two single financial guidance body non-execs
Ann Harris and Mike Dailly start roles on 1 October
CII launches consultation seeking feedback on Chartered proposition
It will run from 15 August to 24 September and address five areas
Tom Baigrie: Have the stars aligned?
The recent DWP update on Universal Credit presents the protection industry with a 'wonderful opportunity'
