Protection

Mental health accounts for 29% of LV= IP claims

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May), LV= is highlighting the support...

L&G hails benefits of early intervention services

Legal & General's rehabilitation and early intervention services provided as part of its Group...

Protection market expected to grow despite economic uncertainty

Advisers are expecting strong growth across the individual protection market as a whole and...

“Phenomenal” interest for SimplyBiz Group protection events

The SimplyBiz Group's protection events have attracted more than 1000 bookings since their launch...

Royal London appoints group chief financial officer

Royal London has announced the appointment of Daniel Cazeaux as group chief financial officer,...

The Exeter sees increase in demand for HealthWise services

The Exeter has reported a significant rise in registrations and usage of its HealthWise...

L&G reveals individual claims data for 2019

Legal & General paid out £731m across its Life, Critical Illness Cover, Terminal Illness...

Individual protection payouts at LV= top £100m

LV= paid record individual protection claims totalling £100 million during 2019. It supported more than...

IP claim volumes across AFM members up 39% in two years

Research by the Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM) into 10 member organisations that offer...

National Friendly launches new telephone and video GP service

National Friendly has linked with digital health provider of remote primary care, Medical Solutions,...

LV= unveils protection payment break

LV= is introducing ‘payment break’ financial support for qualifying existing members with LV= protection...

Royal London revises higher-risk underwriting position

Royal London has made some temporary changes to its underwriting in response to the...

Covid-19: Stonebridge outlines business continuity results

Mortgage and insurance network Stonebridge has revealed the outcome from the first month of significant...

Covid-19 roundtable: time to re-evaluate how we do things

BestAdvice’s recent virtual roundtable saw participants consider how the coronavirus crisis could bring about...
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COMMENT

Comment

The case for tech fluency before AI adoption in the mutual sector

It often feels like there is only one conversation taking place in financial services at the moment: artificial intelligence. Whether it’s trade shows and...

Commonhold and RTM: do not mistake control for simplicity

Commonhold is presented as a fairer form of flat ownership. Right to Manage (RTM) is sometimes portrayed as a quick way for residents to...

No holidays: advice firms need a plan for a busy August

Every summer, the same quiet risk runs through the intermediary market. Advisers, case managers and administrators go on holiday. Specialist lending cases, which have...

Every rate shock is becoming a test of the modern mortgage business

Halifax, Barclays and HSBC increased selected mortgage rates by up to 0.20% this week, effective 21 July. Halifax removed its sub-4% deals entirely. Barclays'...

Your next client is probably more complicated than your last one

There's a shift happening in the mortgage market that most small firms aren't ready for. It's not about rates. It's not about the political...

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Brilliant racks up a memorable afternoon for charity

Brilliant Solutions was on cue at Rileys as 70 players and several late arrivals...
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Rayner rules out rent controls

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has ruled out rent controls in England, providing greater certainty...
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Mortgage Brain adds Uinsure home insurance quotes to CRM platform

Mortgage Brain has integrated Uinsure with CRM Brain, allowing brokers to arrange buildings and...
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Nationwide and Accord the latest to increase rates

Mortgage borrowers have been urged to review their options after Nationwide and Accord increased...

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