CIExpert has given its verdict on Old Mutual Wealth's critical illness (CI) changes including conditions new to CI.
CIExpert has announced enhancements including the addition of four past providers to the database, meaning advisers can analyse 40 providers with over 250 policies when re-broking an critical illness existing policy.
Scottish Widows has revealed it is planning to offer protection policies via wrap accounts as the firm makes strides on its return to the adviser market next year.
Ellipse has automated its rate review process for its group life policies covering up to 500 members and group critical illness policies with up to 300 members.
RedArc has announced its support services will be provided for those families who are taking part in the Seven Families initiative.
Dr Marius Barnard, the founder of critical illness insurance, died this morning at the age of 87.
Canada Life Group insurance will continue to provide the RedArc Personal Nurse Adviser service for all its group critical illness claimants.
Canada Life's Paul Avis asks how the group risk industry can grow with the debate on auto-enrolment for group income protection one likely avenue.
The proportion of critical illness complaints upheld by the Financial Ombudsman Service rose by 1% to 25% in the July-September 2014 quarter.
Those living in rented accommodation are half as likely as mortgaged households to have any protection policies and only 15% are saving to have a mortgage.