L&G makes changes to income protection

Legal & General has extended its income protection offering to include both a two and eight week deferred period option. Previously it only offered four, 13, 26 and 52 week deferred period settings. The insurer also extended the number of NHS occupation sick pay scheme periods it will match to include dentists and midwives (including £3000 enhanced guaranteed monthly benefits), alongside its existing offerings for surgeons, doctors and nurses. According to Protection Guru, Vitality offers cover for all NHS staff with sick pay based on part 3, section 14 of the NHS Terms and Conditions...