Income Protection

Unum has launched the UK's first fully fledged group risk scheme that can be fully funded by employee contributions alone.

Ben Heffer provides Paul Robertson with an insight into the workings behind Defaqto and an analysis of the market's future

Employees do not understand the level of financial support they would be entitled to if they were unable to work due to sickness, new research has revealed.

Cirencester friendly has introduced an at home nurse screening program for applicants where further medical evidence is required.

Resolution has completed its acquisition of Bupa Health Assurance (BHA), comprising its Group Risk and Individual Protection businesses.

The new ESA statistics are being abused but, says Owain Thomas, they could spur IP sales.

LV= is extending its offer of a 5% discount on income protection until 14 February.

Wiltshire Friendly Society has contracted Medicals Direct to provide a big T tele interviewing service for its income protection business.

Just 7% of UK families feel financially protected while 61% have no life insurance at all, according to new research.

Following the news that David Beckham's proposed loan move to Tottenham Hotspur was being affected by insurance issues, Manchester-based broker CBG group has calculated the insurance cost for the short-term loan as being a minimum of £300,000.