First Complete has appointed Aviva to its income protection provider panel.

The new Aviva income protection cover will also offer clients free accident cover during underwriting, new exclusion discounts, a maximum benefit of up to £180,000, a five year limited payment option to reduce premiums and a dedicated claims adviser for every claim.

The insurer also offers an online application process and a medical tele-interview so advisers don’t have to ask their clients medical questions.

“First Complete has always been a network which places a great emphasis on protection as being important both to advisers and their clients, and we’re delighted to be in partnership,” said Adam Beckett, sales and marketing director at Aviva.

Jon Round, chief executive of First Complete, added: “Appointing Aviva to our income protection panel makes perfect sense as they are good provider with an excellent pedigree that will offer both the product range and the service that will really benefit both our advisers and their clients.”