Income protection

Protection as costs of living rise: a question of affordability and value?  

It’s no secret that the costs of living in the UK are rising, with...

Cirencester Friendly appoints new director of distribution

Cirencester Friendly has announced that Alan Waddington has been appointed as the new director...

Over 40% of workers worried about loss of earnings due to personal illness

New data from protection and health insurer the Exeter has revealed that 43% of...

Royal London makes underwriting improvements

Royal London has introduced changes to its underwriting philosophy, primarily focussed on improving terms...

British Friendly selects new regtech solution

Income protection provider British Friendly is to adopt Product Governor, a new 'regtech' solution...

New NEDs for Shepherds Friendly

Shepherds Friendly has added two new non-executive directors to its board. Alison McKinna and...

New CEO for Cirencester Friendly

Cirencester Friendly is announcing that its director of finance and risk, Andy Morris, will become...

Iress adds Shepherds Friendly to The Exchange

Iress has announced that Shepherds Friendly's income protection products are now available on Iress’s...

Cirencester Friendly unveils two new directors

Cirencester Friendly has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of two new...

National Friendly partners with bereavement charity

National Friendly and the Cruse Bereavement Support charity have formed a partnership which aims...

Make income protection a priority, advisers urged

The Exeter is urging advisers to start discussing income protection with their clients as...

Royal London: inflation shows importance of index-linking

Royal London is highlighting the importance of index linking protection policies, with prices rising...

Royal London reveals record claims payouts for 2021

Royal London paid 99.5% of all protection claims last year, totalling a record of...

British Friendly publishes Income Protection claims data

British Friendly has revealed its Income Protection paid claims statistics for the past 16...

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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...

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...

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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...