Protection

Dr FOSgood opens adviser clinic

Panacea Adviser, the online community and resource for financial advisers, has launched ‘Dr FOSgood’s...

Exeter Family Friendly simplifies application process

Income protection provider Exeter Family Friendly has increased the medical underwriting limits for...

PPI claim firm has email ad banned

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld two complaints against PPI Claims Management Company...

FTBs have worrying lack of life protection

Only 11% of people think having life protection is a top priority when buying...

Paradigm to hold Central London roundtable

Paradigm Mortgage Services has announced that the first of its autumn roundtable events will...

Zurich paid out all life claims

Zurich has reported that 91.7% of critical illness claims were successful with payments benefitting...

Unmarried families less likely to have life cover

Only 23% of unmarried couples who jointly own or plan to jointly own a...

Aegon poaches LV= duo

Aegon has expanded its protection sales team with the appointment of a new distribution...

Zurich enhances protection offering

Zurich has increased its financial evidence limits for customers applying for life and critical...

LV= to pilot Vizolution’s screen-sharing solution

LV= is to pilot the use of Vizolution's vScreen to deliver an augmented call...

Stonebridge offers limited life and protection panel

Stonebridge Group, the mortgage and insurance network, is now offering directly authorised (DA)...

Aviva reveals income protection figures

Aviva made income protection payments totalling £12.9 million in 2013, the insurer has revealed. Mental...

57% of mortgage payers don’t have protection

Six million homes, half of all mortgaged residential property in the UK, could be...

CMCs face large fines for bad service

Claims management companies (CMCs) responsible for providing bad service and bombarding people with nuisance...

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Auctions are growing in popularity – but choose your lender carefully

Property auctions have traditionally been a niche part of the UK property market, accounting for around 20,000 residential property sales each year, roughly one...

A wealth of experience

High net worth clients may need more from their lender and their broker, so it’s important that as an adviser, you are ready and...

Housing promises vs. reality: Will the Government deliver on 1.5 million new homes?

Next year will be 80 years since the New Towns Act (1946) was passed through Parliament. As a result of the destruction during WWII, this...

Navigating a changing buy-to-let landscape in 2025

The buy-to-let market has long been a cornerstone of the UK property sector, but recent trends and upcoming policy changes are reshaping the landscape. For...

Heavy refurbishment: structuring finance for complex property upgrades

Investors are rethinking their approach to property - heavy refurbishment is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity for unlocking value in today’s...

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Skipton Group pledges £25k to Myanmar earthquake appeal and facilitates public donations

The Skipton Group has responded swiftly to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Myanmar with...

Compare the Market adds secured loans via Fluent Money partnership

Compare the Market has announced a new partnership with Fluent Money, enabling consumers to...

Signature renews backing for teenage Welsh golf star

Signature Property Finance has reaffirmed its support for rising Welsh golf star Alicia Kelly,...

UTB launches upgraded broker API to streamline mortgage applications

United Trust Bank has launched a new and enhanced broker API. The upgraded system enables...