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Defaqto launches new Star Ratings

Defaqto, the independent researcher of financial products, has launched new Life Assurance Star Ratings...

Protecting a landlord’s investment

I was astounded to learn that the UK’s private rented housing stock is dominated...

Royal London plans over-50s’ life cover shake-up

59% of UK adults aged over 50 have no plans in place to cover...

FCA: conflicts of interest not being dealt with

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has called on insurance intermediaries to better manage conflicts...

New Product Ambassador for Later Life Academy

The Later Life Academy (LLA) has announced The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD)...

Comparison tool boosts Uinsure’s sales growth

GI Provider Uinsure has reported a 30% month-on-month sales growth since the launch of...

Select & Protect relaunches introducer service

General insurance provider Select & Protect is offering a 25% year one commission on...

Paradigm reveals award winners

Paradigm Mortgage Services has announced the first winners of its recently launched Lender and...

Consumers want insurance revolution

A new report has claims that the home insurance industry "needs a revolution" to...

Source Express partners with LV=

  Source Insurance has launched Source Express in response to demand from brokers for a...

AXA joins Berkeley Alexander panel

Berkeley Alexander has announced AXA as the latest addition to the panel of household...

Revamp for SME insurance website

Specialist insurance comparison website Constructaquote.com has rebranded its website. The website was initially set up...

Older customers missing out on insurance payouts

19% of over 60s have lost an item or had it stolen or damaged...

The Source improves landlords’ property insurance range

General insurance provider The Source has enhanced its range of property insurance products for...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...