Income Protection

Consumer group Which? has listed task-based income protection cover and absolute return funds among a list of 'financial products to avoid'.

British Friendly's short-term income protection (IP) product is now available on Avelo's Exchange portal.

PG Mutual Friendly Society has unveiled a new advertising campaign emphasising the need for people to think about their position should they become incapacitated.

A survey of financial directors has found over a third of businesses will continue to increase their budgets for employee benefits.

Too many employers are not offering income protection to their employees and their families according to research from Jelf Employee Benefits.

Drewberry Insurance has launched a new income protection (IP) comparison tool aimed at helping consumers make a more informed decision.

Bright Grey and Scottish Provident have confirmed that they are reviewing income protection, aiming to "substantially" increase those offered own occupation cover.

Cirencester friendly is to completely renew its IT systems, including its adviser facing offering.

Aviva has reviewed its occupational classes, resulting in 95% of new clients being offered own occupation for income protection (IP) it has also moved its non-medical limits.

Mortgage payment protection and short-term income irotection specialist i:protect has said it is in talks with an unnamed charity partner to enter the group market through an online portal.