Income protection

People not financially coping with ‘life events’

New research from StepChange Debt Charity has revealed that people who had experienced a...

Holloway Friendly offers income protection resource website for advisers

Holloway Friendly have launched a new website aimed purely at advisers who sell, or...

Need for protection policies that cover fractures

Adults don't believe individual protection policies cover everyday risks such as broken bones, according...

L&G improves income protection for musculoskeletal conditions

Legal & General has partnered with occupational physiotherapy provider Physio Med,to provide support for...

“Strong year” for Cirencester Friendly

Cirencester Friendly has reported an annual increase in premium income, membership and funds under...

L&G revamps income protection offering

Legal & General has made a number of updates to its income protection (IP)...

Legal & General paid £332.7m in life claims in 2018

Legal & General has published data showing how much it paid out on individual...

Paradigm reveals 2019 lender and provider award winners

Paradigm Mortgage Services and Paradigm Protect, the mortgage services and protection propositions, have announced...

Cirencester Friendly expands executive team

Cirencester Friendly has made two appointments to support its growing presence in the income...

L&G reveals group protection stats for 2018

Legal & General paid a total of £292m in Group Protection claims in 2018. The...

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network partners with Best Insurance

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has embarked upon a partnership with Best Insurance,...

Multi benefit protection growth for HLPartnership

HL Partnership has reported a rise in the take up of multi benefit protection...

Royal London makes income protection more flexible

Royal London has introduced a new five year payment option to its income protection. The...

Income protection payouts up at the Exeter

The Exeter has published its income protection (IP) claims statistics for 2018, showing that...

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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...