CIExpert on Guardian FS launch

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'Guardian's full-scale entry is bound to shake up the market,' says CIExpert

Challenger insurer Guardian FS has today made its protection plans available to the wider market following a successful pilot since June across four major distributors. Along with its Protection Builder software, aimed at improving the advisory process for both clients and IFAs, Guardian is also launching a broad critical illness plan covering 72 critical conditions, of which 51 classify as 100% payment conditions and the other 21 as 25% payment conditions. Terminal illness, permanent & total disability protection and waiver of premium are also included in each plan, and any future co...

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