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New adviser directory nears launch
To rival Unbiased and VouchedFor
Openwork selects LifeQuote for outsourced protection administration
Openwork has made available LifeQuote's outsourced protection case management to its firms.
Drewberry Insurance publicises 5-star reviews from clients
Drewberry Insurance has become one of the first UK advisers to attract 1,000 independent 5-star reviews from its clients.
Total Recall - Five things you need to know about client call recording
OPAL Group's Matt Oldham discusses what advisers need to know about client call recording given the Financial Conduct Authority's recent clarification on the rules.
COVER Excellence Awards 2017 now open
COVER is delighted to announce that the COVER Excellence Awards 2017 have opened for nominations.
True Potential launches protection partnership with Canada Life
True Potential has launched a new range of protection products in partnership with Canada Life available on the True Potential platform, providing advisers with the 'first end-to-end service of its type'.
Communicating the realities of claims payout rates
Protection sales still face uphill battle due to public misconception of payout rates, Drewberry Insurance's Tom Conner writes about his firm's recent consumer campaign.
MIFID: LifeQuote expects protection advice calls to be recorded
LifeQuote has warned that the MIFID requirement for advisers to record phone calls will be replicated in protection.
COVER Excellence Awards 2016: Intermediary shortlist revealed
COVER Magazine has revealed the intermediary shortlists for the COVER Excellence Awards 2016 which will be held on Wednesday 5th October 2016 at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square.
Intrinsic puts pressure on IFAs following independence audit
Some advisers did not meet regulatory independence requirements
Sesame hosts protection workshops for advisers
Sesame has announced the launch of a new series of protection workshops taking place this summer for its members.
The Right Mortgage & Protection Network announces weekly commissions and referral service
The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has announced that it will be paying commissions on a weekly basis.
FCA to review advice and mortgage panel deals in new market study
Regulator has concerns about competition in sector
Brexit puts 'tens of thousands' of financial jobs at risk, Chancellor warns
Latest Treasury figures
Client case study: We didn't think we would ever use our CI policy
Adviser firm Vita shares the experience of a 40 year old client who was diagnosed with breast cancer. When Mrs Duncan took out additional critical illness cover, she never thought she would ever make a claim and discusses the support she received when...
Old Mutual Wealth makes senior appointments to bolster adviser support
Old Mutual Wealth has appointed Ed Peck to lead its UK distribution team in the South West, with Russell Bignall taking the helm in the North West region.
FSCS lowers total levy to £337m but SIPP advisers see bills rise
Life and pension advisers face £90m levy demand
Vita completes rebrand with new website
Protection specialist Vita has today launched a new customer-facing website.
FCA issues fresh warning on inducements to advisers
Regulator clarifies expectations in thematic review update
An Asimo for the protection market
Space01's Marilyn Cole discusses ‘robo-advice' and how protection intermediaries can benefit from automation.
FAMR criticised for 'unrealistic' format
Only 20% of advisers responded to FAMR
Adviser complaints drop in second half of 2015
Top six advice firms see complaints drop
Chase Templeton acquires Leeds adviser firm
Private medical insurance consolidator Chase Templeton has continued its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of Leeds-based Independent Health Insurance Services Ltd.