Life insurance

Multiple group life policies can be written to 'simplify' employer experience

COVER examines mental health underwriting following The Telegraph story revealing refused life cover for bereaved woman who sought counselling

Joint life second death (JLSD) option added to relieve tax burden on couples gifting assets

More than a quarter have 'no idea' how family would cope financially without them

Less than half of employers realise that GLA policies pay out regardless of whether death is work related

Providing better protection to people with mental health problems, disabilities and 'just about managing' families on Universal Credit will help improve trust

'Industry must address misconceptions around protection', says Royal London

Peace of Mind service will provide nurses for crisis support and to handle claims for policyholders

Critical illness upgrades now live on online cover comparison service

COVER editor gets philosophical about life, death and protection advice