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Short term IP policies have a place in the market, say advisers

Holloway Friendly’s inaugural survey reveals 73% believe income protection should only be sold through...

Home extenders falling foul of insurance policies

In a bid to avoid the hassle and cost of moving, 90% of homeowners...

Aegon publishes breast cancer CI stats

Aegon UK is sharing previously unpublished figures on breast cancer claims in 2012, as...

New landlords insurance product for The Source

The Source has added Landlord’s Choice to its buy-to-let insurance panel. It said the move...

Home insurance costs falling

The overall cost of home insurance continues to fall year-on-year, according to analysis of...

LV= enhances LifeTime+

LV= has improved its whole of life policy, LifeTime+. The changes made to the policy...

LV= joins The Source’s home insurance panel

Source Insurance has announced the addition of LV= to its home insurance panel. LV= joins...

Friends Life to offer tailored cancer support

Friends Life has introduced a new service to support Group Income Protection members who...

Panel calls for firms to do more over PPI

The Financial Services Consumer Panel has expressed disappointment at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)...

“Significant room for improvement” in PPI complaints handling

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the findings of its complaints handling review...

Duncan Bannatyne to open FSE

TV 'dragon' Duncan Bannatyne will open the Financial Services Expo (FSE) on 1 October...

New app from Exeter Family Friendly

Exeter Family Friendly has launched another income protection smartphone app. It enables advisers to "instantly"...

Friends Life boosts CIC proposition

Friends Life has made further coverage enhancements to its Protect+ Critical Illness Cover (CIC)...

Bright Grey improves critical illness plans

Bright Grey has made changes to its critical illness cover across both business and...

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FCA’s mortgage rule changes: it’s time to raise the advice bar, not drop it

The FCA’s move to relax some of the rules around mortgage switching and term changes might sound sensible on paper—cutting admin, giving borrowers quicker...

Tom Bill: Unintended consequences

Former Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger introduced a brick tax in 1784 to pay for the American War of Independence. Manufacturers were charged by...

U.S. Market: lower rates are needed to help unlock the market

When Donald Trump was reelected and took office at the start of this year, we knew it was going to be interesting! The property market...

A home shouldn’t be out of reach for those who keep the UK running

In a housing market that has grown steadily more selective, it is often those who arguably help keep the country running who are quietly...

Richard Pike: A conference of positivity – Global ABS Day three

It’s time for reflection of the last three days here in Barca. To readers, this must seem like a pretty decent gig to be...

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Planning approvals drop despite rise in applications

England’s planning system is showing signs of growing strain as new government figures reveal...

Newcastle boosts new build flat support with higher LTV move

Newcastle for Intermediaries has announced a significant policy shift that raises the maximum loan-to-value...

LendInvest cuts residential rates by up to 15bps

LendInvest has announced a fresh round of rate cuts across its residential mortgage range,...

Gatehouse Bank cuts rental rates for overseas investors

Gatehouse Bank has announced a cut to rental rates on its two-year fixed term...