Key Retirement Solutions and Unique have teamed up to launch a countrywide equity release service.

Unique is Gallagher Heath’s in-house specialist brand provider of insurance products and solutions to charitable organisations. It offers specialist insurance products, now including equity release loan referrals, through 300 registered high street insurance brokers.

Using its network of high street brokers, Unique will be referring its equity release enquiries for free initial consultations with advisers from Key Retirement Solutions.

Paul Wilson, group director at Key Retirement Solutions, said: “With an ageing population and increasing pressure on pensions