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iPipeline has reported a 36% increase in the number of completed new business protection applications in Q1 2017, based on provider supplied data, as compared to same period last year.

The General Election's result has called into question the future of issues such as long-term care funding, Old Mutual Wealth and Royal London have warned.

Pound and UK equities set for bumpy day

GRiD is calling on the new government, whatever the result of the election, to put the outcome from the DWP/DH Joint Policy Unit's Work, Health and Disability: Improving Lives Green Paper high on the agenda.

Aegon is the latest insurer to sign up to the Protection Distributors Group's (PDG) funeral payment pledge, to help bereaved families meet the funeral costs of their loved ones.

LV= is adding Doctor Services to all personal protection products for new customers at no added cost, in partnership with Square Health.

Protection product sales in Q1 2017 rose by 6.6% (£8.7 million) to £140.2 million, returning to the peak levels of 2016, according to analysis from Equifax Touchstone shared exclusively with COVER.

Research undertaken by PMS Mortgage Club has found support among advisers for protection to be part of their conversations with customers.

COVER Magazine is delighted to reveal the provider shortlists for the COVER Excellence Awards 2017 which will be held on Wednesday 4 October at the Hilton London Bankside.

Royal London has partnered with mortgage and protection advisers London & Country (L&C) to develop and test a life insurance application service providing an instant decision on life cover eligibility as part of the mortgage advice process.