Life insurance
COVER announces inaugural Mental Health Forum
Changing the mindset
Seven in 10 carers do not have life insurance - Scottish Widows
Equates to seven million people
Debbie Bolton: When rejecting claims is the right thing to do
'A small number of people lie on their insurance applications'
Universal Credit clarification has 'duty of care' implications
Confirmation from DWP that lump-sum pay-outs will not be means-tested has 'implications for all types of protection insurance'
FOS upholds complaint following 'unsuitable' life insurance advice
Ms C told life assurance would be 'excessive and unaffordable' however there is no evidence it was explored as an option
Nearly a third would consider buying life insurance from bank
Most people would choose to insure against accidental death followed by cancer, Pacific Life Re Consumer Research finds
VitalityLife enhances serious illness cover
'World-first solution' to protect against rising costs of later life
Steve Bridger: Simplifying protection for SMEs
Aviva's MD of group protection discusses the current complexity for SME employers when choosing life insurance for their workforce
Unum releases single trust solution for group life
Multiple group life policies can be written to 'simplify' employer experience
Mental health: Insurers 'must not stick to rigid yes/no tick boxes'
COVER examines mental health underwriting following The Telegraph story revealing refused life cover for bereaved woman who sought counselling
AIG Life adapts term assurance for IHT planning
Joint life second death (JLSD) option added to relieve tax burden on couples gifting assets
Nearly two-thirds of people do not have will in place - Drewberry
More than a quarter have 'no idea' how family would cope financially without them
Employers 'do not accurately' understand group life policies - GRiD
Less than half of employers realise that GLA policies pay out regardless of whether death is work related
Melissa Collett: Access to insurance
Providing better protection to people with mental health problems, disabilities and 'just about managing' families on Universal Credit will help improve trust
Nearly half aged 16 to 24 would not last longer than a month without income - ONS
'Industry must address misconceptions around protection', says Royal London
MorganAsh launches nurse support service
Peace of Mind service will provide nurses for crisis support and to handle claims for policyholders
AIG Life joins UnderwriteMe
Critical illness upgrades now live on online cover comparison service
Adam Saville: Acceptance is key
COVER editor gets philosophical about life, death and protection advice
Paul Quarendon: Trust Me, I'm in Software
How can life insurance trust innovation can help secure consumer confidence in today's highly competitive landscape?
Industry reaction: FCA feedback on Access To Insurance
Comments from ABI, CII, advisers and provider following Financial Conduct Authority's call for better access to insurance for pre-existing medical conditions
'Outdated' Insurable Interest Bill redrafted for life
Bill broadened to include insurable interest in cohabitants, group schemes and trusts
AIG Life acquires Ellipse
Group life, critical illness and income protection business bought from Munich Re
4.5 million UK dads have no life insurance - Scottish Widows
Fifth admit household would not be financially safe without main income
Ron Wheatcroft: Group life admin cost "far outweighs any tax due"
Swiss Re inputs to OTS consultation and calls for tax exemptions for employers taking out group life assurance (GLA) - should be "extended to include relevant life"
