Zurich

SMEs are facing ‘significant business risks' by partnering with suppliers not covered against the loss of a key employee, Zurich has warned.

The Finance & Technology Research Centre (F&TRC) has launched a tool for advisers, the Quality Analyser Research and Panel Selection comparison service for protection.

Zurich is to extend its distribution capacity offered through Openwork advisers following the adviser network's with over 900 new protection advisers.

Zurich has launched a free and confidential support service for its protection customers and their immediate families.

Zurich has increased the maximum term for its critical illness cover from 30 to 40 years, in a bid to protect customers with longer mortgages and to reflect changing retirement patterns.

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Zurich has revealed it paid 100% of income protection claims during January and June 2014.

Insurer claims "all key measures" have improved in past 12 months.

Zurich has increased its financial evidence limits for customers applying for life and critical illness insurance.

Zurich has enhanced its Whole of Life proposition by providing advisers with access to online quotes and applications.