IP

What does the Sergeant review mean for the group market? John Letizia believes it is a spur for growth.

Nicola Culley examines recently launched individual critical illness plans that typify both poles of the market.

Nicola Culley asks if the introduction of auto-enrolment will deliver new business to the group life market or if employers burdened by the extra costs will cut back.

Jo Miller examines new research showing the industry needs to explore new ways to communicate the rewards of protection products.

In January the FSA and OFT issued joint guidance on payment protection products. This is essential reading for IFAs selling protection products - especially those in the mortgage market.

The New Year did not start auspiciously for the Treasury simple products initiative and income protection insurance.

My client is 35, single and earns a significant wage. He has no protection at all. He rents an expensive property in south west London and has no living relatives. I am trying to advise him on why he needs protection. What types could be best for him...

When it comes to the Sergeant Review, can a simple IP product really work? John Letizia investigates.

Exeter Family Friendly chief executive Andy Chapman remains committed to the virtue of simplicity.

After travelling the globe we return home to consider one of the rising stars of recent times: underwritten annuities. Greg Becker investigates aspects the wider market could emulate.