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Shepherds Friendly names new chief executive

Shepherds Friendly has appointed Jonathan Sandell as its next chief executive, succeeding Ann-Marie O’Dea,...

Fintel launches Omnicore standalone distribution platform

Fintel has launched an intelligent distribution platform designed to provide a strategic conduit between...

The Right Mortgage appoints new insurance development manager

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has bolstered its senior team with the appointment...

Majority of Britons remain unprotected against income loss, research warns

Income Protection Awareness Week has begun with fresh data showing that only a small...

Getting to know you: Heather Greatorex, Heath Mortgage Solutions

Name: Heather Greatorex Age: 28 Location: London Qualification Year: 2021 Firm: Heath Mortgage Solutions Education: 2:1 Psychology degree Specialty:...

TMG unveils AI-led mortgage and protection proposition for advisers

TMG Mortgage Network has launched a new mortgage and protection proposition that places artificial...

TRM confirms return of PMI Annual Summit & Gala

The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has confirmed the return of its flagship Private...

IPT delivers £1.3bn in August as pressure builds ahead of Budget

Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) generated £1.3bn for the Treasury in August, according to the...

Employer health cover drives record demand for PMI

Corporate investment in staff health benefits is fuelling record demand for private medical care,...

Households need more than £740,000 for 25 years of financial independence

The average UK household would need savings of £743,338 to achieve 25 years of...

HSBC expands critical illness cover with wider NHS waiting list protection

HSBC has unveiled a series of enhancements to its critical illness policies, extending cover...

Guardian names new COO as it strengthens leadership team

Guardian has appointed Gower Wisdom as its new chief operating officer, effective 1 November,...

Everyday accidents drive rise in hospital admissions

Hospital admissions caused by everyday accidents are rising sharply, according to new research by...

Shepherds Friendly partners with Alula Technologies to improve underwriting

Shepherds Friendly has partnered with insurance and healthcare technology specialist Alula Technologies to introduce...

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Starting well is easy… staying well is the work

January often arrives with good intentions. Fresh starts. New habits. A quiet promise to ourselves that this year will be different. And for many people,...

From one-off deal to lifetime client: why protection reviews keep you connected

When I first started out in the mortgage industry, I used to think the relationship naturally tapered off once a customer completed on their...

2026 forecasts: why advice will matter even more this year

As we move into 2026, mortgage rules are changing and the aim is clear to make it easier for borrowers to speak to lenders,...

Limited company buy-to-let moves centre stage

The 2025 Budget will be remembered for many things, but the slip-up that ironically saw the Office for Budget Responsibility figures released minutes before...

2026 forecasts: More pessimism or will the housing market strengthen?

Throughout 2025 many in the housing industry, both lenders and builders cast serious doubt on the government’s ability to reach its target of building...

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US exodus lifts demand for prime London homes

A rising number of Americans leaving the United States is helping to fuel demand...

Millennials tie confidence and purpose most closely to work

More than eight in 10 UK workers believe being unable to work because of...

Housing transactions rise in 2025 despite stamp duty reset and Budget nerves

UK housing market activity proved more resilient than expected last year, with transaction volumes...

Housing market steadies as November transactions rise on a seasonal basis

Residential transaction volumes edged higher in November, according to the latest provisional data from...

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