Income Protection

LifeSearch revealed an 8% increase in profits in its financial results for the year ending August 2015 at its annual awards.

British Friendly is the first provider to include a death benefit for both its new and existing income protection (IP) policies, which is paid following the death of an insured policyholder.

British Friendly has hired Nick Telfer, previously of Vitality and Defaqto, in the newly created role of head of product and propositions.

MPs have rejected the House of Lord's vote against reducing the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for sick or disabled people in the work-related activity group (WRAG)by £30 a week.

The cost of raising a child is now over £230,000 according to this year's research from LV=. Here's how you can discuss this with clients, writes Justin Harper.

VitalityLife paid a record amount in claims during 2015, with more than £28m paid in claims on its Life, Serious Illness and Income Protection products.

Cirencester Friendly has reported that the Society paid 94% of claims in 2015.

LifeSearch has announced the shortlist for its 2016 Protection Awards.

Private medical insurance consolidator Chase Templeton has continued its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of Leeds-based Independent Health Insurance Services Ltd.

There has been a 20% increase in companies buying group income protection (GIP) for the first time, according to customer analysis by Unum.