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Royal London’s LV= takeover talks collapse

Royal London has confirmed that its merger discussions with LV= have ended. December saw Royal...

Iress to drive National Friendly expansion strategy

National Friendly has gone live with Iress' Exchange portal service to drive growth in...

How wellbeing services can benefit the protection conversation

Within our industry, there’s a familiar saying that ‘protection isn’t bought, it’s sold’. And...

Paymentshield reports record year of growth

Paymentshield is set to exceed half a million customers in the first quarter of...

The Exeter signs up to Vulnerable Customers Charter

The Exeter has become the first insurer to sign up to the Vulnerable Customer...

Royal London provides Helping Hand to wellbeing

Royal London has expanded its Helping Hand service to include health and wellbeing support...

Openwork Partnership partners with PMI specialist

The Openwork Partnership is launching a private medical insurance (PMI) referral service with specialist...

Just Mortgages restructures into two divisions

Broker firm, Just Mortgages, has restructured into two divisions to manage its growth, with changes...

Rise in accidental damage claims last year

Data from LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) revealed that accidental damage was the cause...

Ceta Rewards passes membership milestone

Ceta Insurance has announced that over 500 brokers have joined its rewards programme since...

Paymentshield provides automated renters’ insurance

General insurance provider Paymentshield has formed partnerships with two tenant referencing firms, Blinc UK...

Canada Life offers WeCare service to home finance customers

Canada Life has launched WeCare to its home finance customers, offering a range of...

Assured Futures partners with comparethemarket.com

Specialist life and health insurance intermediary Assured Futures has announced a partnership with comparison...

Cirencester Friendly appoints director of risk & compliance

Cirencester Friendly has made an addition to its senior management team with the appointment...

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We need clearer guidance on Stamp Duty advice

Just over a week ago Angela Rayner resigned following the discovery of a Stamp Duty breach on a flat she owns in Hove. She...

Discount Market Value: a local solution for a national housing challenge

The UK housing market is under constant scrutiny, especially when it comes to bolstering the supply of affordable housing. The government’s recent announcement of a...

Don’t overlook lifetime mortgages for clients with IHT worries

Lifetime mortgages have evolved significantly over the last few years. The industry has risen to the challenge, developing innovative new product features which ensure...

You can’t just turn on a tap and expect housing supply to flow

Yawn and stretch, the government have appointed a new housing Czar in place of the thoroughly discredited Angie Rayner, former Deputy Prime Minister, who...

Alan Cleary: Taking the helm at Chetwood Bank

When Alan Cleary retired from the mortgage industry in 2021 he thought his days of running banks were behind him. After more than three decades...

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South drives first annual asking house price fall since 2024

Asking prices for homes in Great Britain have slipped into annual decline for the...

Rents fall as inflationary pressures mount

Tenants are beginning to feel some respite as rents across Great Britain fall at...

Bank of England set to hold rates as inflation proves sticky

The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 4% this week...

Mortgage pros stride for mental health on Thames Bridges Trek

Mortgage industry pros from Crystal Specialist Finance, Market Financial Solutions, Movin Legal, MT Finance, United...