Comparethemarket.com suspends offering ASU & IP

Comparethemarket.com said in excess of 95% of providers on its panel are no longer covering new applicants for the unemployment element of accident, sickness and unemployment cover. It added that almost all income protection (IP) providers are considering new applications for cover however a number have put coronavirus exclusions in place.  The likes of British Friendly, Holloway Friendly, Cirencester Friendly and The Exeter have all added coronavirus exclusions for new IP applications.  As a result it is awaiting guidance from more insurers who are currently reviewing whether to a...