Following on from the introduction of sales guidelines for critical illness, COVER's sister title Mortgage Solutions has asked the industry if advisers need increased guidance in selling protection.
Does the external rating of products add value and what can advisers use them for? Ben Heffer explains
Advisers are at risk of further FSA action as miscommunication between AIFA and the ABI means many are not aware of critical illness (CI) sales guidelines released last year.
The ABI's reforms of Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) definitions on critical illness (CI) policies have not been well received by advisers.
Just 4% of the population has made firm plans to fund their future long-term care (LTC) needs while two thirds (63%) have not even considered the matter, according to ABI research.
Bright Grey has extended the definitions of three critical illnesses it covers.
The ABI has responded positively to the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) decision to conduct a study of the private healthcare (PH) market.
Fraudulent insurance claims should allow the immediate cancellation of a policy, according to industrywide representations.
All companies look to assess life claims promptly and efficiently, yet delays do occur, mainly due to probate. Alex Isted looks at an initiative to solve this problem
Axa has amended its critical illness product and unveiled a client support service for all products within its protection account.