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Huge FSA fine for CPP

The FSA has issued its joint largest retail fine of £10.5 million to Card...

Worrying confusion between IP and PPI

79% of advisers surveyed by Cirencester Friendly believe that their clients confuse income protection...

RBS posts loss and increases PPI provision

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has posted a pre-tax loss of £1.26 billion for...

LV= enhances IP offering for medics

LV= has improved the benefits for surgeons and doctors on its income protection (IP)...

Select & Protect joins Paradigm GI panel

Paradigm Mortgage Services has embarked upon a strategic partnership with Select & Protect whereby...

Wet summer hikes insurance costs

During the third quarter of 2012, the average insurance quote for both home buildings...

Aviva outlines gender directive pipeline plans

Aviva has published the path advisers need to follow to ensure protection pipeline cases...

Lodging rise provides B&C opportunities

Berkeley Alexander is urging brokers to advise clients on adequate Buildings & Contents insurance...

Scottish Provident replaces Pegasus cover product

Scottish Provident is replacing its current unit linked Pegasus product with a new simpler...

LV= introduces IP discount

LV= is offering a 5% discount on all income protection applications until 30 November...

Friends Life improves Group IP offering

Friends Life has made changes to its Group Income Protection (GIP) policy. These include the...

Senior recruits at Cadogan Keelan Westall

Cadogan Keelan Westall has added to its management team with the appointment of Amanda...

Friends Life outlines gender pricing policy

Friends Life has stated it will make gender-specific terms available for intermediary protection business...

Aegon introduces servicing team for gender directive

Aegon has established a dedicated pipeline servicing team to assist advisers ensure they secure...

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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...