Legal & General launches 'next generation' group protection

A new group protection proposition that allows employees to personalise their cover across three protection products has been launched by Legal & General. Developed in partnership with fintech firm Salary Finance, the mobile-first solution known as Protect, aimed at businesses with 500-plus employees, allows employees to dial up and dial down their options across group life, income protection and critical illness on either an employer-paid or voluntary basis at no extra cost for the employer. L&G said it provides the flexibility to offer a core level of cover paid for by the employer,...