This week's episode of the COVER Review dives into inheritance tax, provider updates and protection affordability.
COVER's editor, Cameron Roberts, discusses the must-read stories of the week commencing 5 October 2026.
The top stories this week are:
The COVER Review: IHT, provider updates and affordability
Week commencing 5 October 2026
09 October 2026
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1 min read
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Half of UK adults support scrapping of IHT
71% oppose 40% IHT rate increase
05 October 2026
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1 min read
Two in five homeowners have no protection: MetLife
25% said they could not afford cover
02 October 2026
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1 min read
Major life events likely to impact retirement savings for 62% of adults
Scottish Widows findings
02 October 2026
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2 min read
Highlights
COVER Survey: Advisers damning of protection insurer service levels
"It takes longer than ever to get underwriting terms"
12 October 2023
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5 min read
Online reviews trump price for young people selecting life and health cover
According to latest ReMark report
11 October 2023
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2 min read
ABI members with staff neurodiversity policy nearly doubles
Women within executive teams have grown to 32%
10 October 2023
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3 min read
