MMR

The Mortgage Market Review (MMR) has highlighted the need for clients to take protection advice as stricter affordability checks on mortgages are introduced, Zurich has said.

LifeQuote has predicted an increase in protection sales as a result of the MMR, as prudent lenders consider a borrower's ability to pay, not just as a result of employment issues but also ill health.

The Financial Conduct Authority has published a Frequently Asked Questions document in a bid to clear up advice-related confusion ahead of the incoming Mortgage Market Review on 26 April.

Nicola Culley gets some straight talking from Louise Colley, Aviva's head of protection sales and marketing.

Bright Grey and Scottish Provident held a recent summit on the future of critical illness cover. Roger Edwards outlines its conclusions