Stonebridge Group has unveiled a new life and protection panel to run alongside its existing whole-of-market (WOM) offering.

The panel will offer products from five providers: Aviva, Bright Grey, Friends Provident, PruProtect and LV=.

The new panel offers improved commission levels in return for a commitment to work solely with the chosen providers.

Stonebridge Group has stressed however that its WOM proposition will run alongside the new panel and it is up to individual AR firms to choose which route they wish to use.

Richard Adams , managing director of Stonebridge Group, said: “Having conducted research and listened to our AR firms it was apparent that many were interested in securing greater income from working with a protection panel. In addition to increased commissions