New Guardian income protection proposition goes live

On Iress, iPipeline and LifeQuote

Jaskeet Briah
clock • 1 min read

Guardian's new income protection (IP) product has gone live today (3 April) on a range of sourcing platforms.

The proposition, which was first announced last week (28 March) with no official launch date, will now be available on Iress, iPipeline and LifeQuote.   Advisers will be able to recommend the provider's new IP product as a stand-alone cover or as part of a "full menu" of Guardian's products. Covering up to 65% of annual earnings up to £60,000, the product includes premium waiver as standard, paying out after 28 days regardless of deferred period and no requirement for loss of income.   Created in collaboration with protection advisers, Guardian's IP product features cover for the policyh...

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