Income protection

iPipeline integrates with the Key

An integration between iPipeline’s SolutionBuilder and Mortgage Brain’s CRM system, the Key, means advisers...

Long-term work absences a “prevalent issue”

Almost one in five employees surveyed had a long-term absence from work in the...

New chairman for Cirencester Friendly

John Quinn has been appointed as the new chairman of Cirencester Friendly. He succeeds Martin...

Paymentshield appoints Covéa Insurance

Paymentshield has appointed Covéa Insurance to provide the cover for two of its protection...

Cirencester Friendly offers IP rider benefits

Cirencester Friendly has introduced ‘My Extra Benefits’ – a package of additional benefits for customers...

Rare rise in individual income protection policies

Latest data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) on policies in force has...

Renters at risk from ‘toxic cocktail’

Rising levels of renting and a post-referendum rise in unemployment could cause a 'toxic...

NFU partners with AIG Life

NFU Mutual has partnered with American International Group (AIG) Life to offer a new suite of life...

Cirencester Friendly hires customer care head

Cirencester Friendly has appointed Michelle West-Wiggins as its new head of customer care. She...

The Exeter to replace IT platform 

Insurance IT developer TCP LifeSystems has been contracted by protection provider The Exeter to re-develop its IT platform.  TCP...

Paradigm Protect expands Elite Choice Protection panel

Paradigm Protect, the directly authorised protection proposition linked to Paradigm Mortgage Services and Paradigm...

Scottish Widows Protect range made more accessible

50% of the UK’s mortgage holders (8.2 million people) have no life cover in place...

Lack of protection for vital homemakers

Housewives and househusbands are the happiest in their careers despite working more than 60...

Brits prioritise broadband and mobiles over protection

Although 21% of people have admitted their household would not be financially secure for...

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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...

The value of building societies: 250 years of mutual success

A key anniversary reflects how far the building society movement has come — and how individual societies like Hinckley & Rugby continue to deliver At...

2025: The year of CX

In financial services, customer experience (CX) is no longer a secondary concern – it’s the key to sustainable growth and client retention. With the...

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Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

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

Newcastle for Intermediaries adds three-year fix range to mortgage offering

Newcastle for Intermediaries has introduced a new range of three-year fixed rate products. It said...

Mortgage product availability surpasses 25,000 for the first time

The number of mortgage products available in the UK has reached an all-time high,...

ASG Finance launches loan for HNW investors

ASG Finance has introduced its latest funding initiative: the ‘Base Rate Beater’ secured investment...