News

Group Protection

L&G and Akademia TV launch adviser education videos

Series of three CPD-approved videos about group protection aimed at IFAs

clock 21 August 2018 • 1 min read

Adviser / Broking

Guardian FS introduces online self-service registration for advisers

'Unique' self-register system allows firms to avoid paperwork with two-step process

clock 21 August 2018 • 2 min read

Long Term Care

Govt 'care ISA' proposal snubbed by experts

Government considering introduction of inheritance tax (IHT) exempt 'care ISA' to tackle the social care crisis

clock 20 August 2018 • 3 min read

Employee Benefits

Mental health support would improve employee loyalty - Health Shield

Over half of employees feel they would take less time off work if employers looked after their mental wellbeing

clock 20 August 2018 • 2 min read

Group Protection

AXA PPP healthcare appoint mental health lead for corporate business

Eugene Farrell will oversee the company's workplace mental health strategy

clock 20 August 2018 • 1 min read

Underwriting

Aegon adds family income benefit to online protection application

Majority of people would prefer monthly income to lump sum, says survey

clock 20 August 2018 • 2 min read

Individual Protection

Royal London intermediary protection sales up 14% for H1

Firm's market share increased to 11.2% during Q1 2018

clock 17 August 2018 • 1 min read

PMI

Cancer confusion delaying diagnosis for 6 million - Bupa UK

Two in five employees have never checked for common cancers

clock 17 August 2018 • 2 min read

Regulation

DWP names first two single financial guidance body non-execs

Ann Harris and Mike Dailly start roles on 1 October

clock 17 August 2018 • 2 min read

Technology

If you build it they will come

Commercial insurance platform providers are showing interest in the life space in a bid to help improve the accessibility and cost of cover for the self-employed, writes Suzanne Clarkson

clock 17 August 2018 • 7 min read