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Employers leave nearly half of UK workers without cost of living support
Almost half of UK employees have had no support this year from their employer to help ease the burden of the cost of living crisis, according to a survey, in a trend that is worsening and impacting...
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Polluter pays: Three things for and against FCA plans
Jonathan Newell gives a qualified welcome to the FCA’s ‘polluter pays’ redress proposals...
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Advisers flag dip in number of clients ending protection policies
Over a third (36%) of advisers have seen a reduction in the number of clients who are cancelling their protection policies, according to research from Royal London.
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COVER's best read stories of 2023 part 1: Deals, FCA warning and 40 years of CIC
At the end of an eventful year, COVER looks back at some of the most read stories on the site that really engaged our readers.
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SJP looks to spend up to £1bn to buy out partner businesses — reports
St James’s Place (SJP) will look to raise around £1 billion in order to buy out the businesses of its retiring partners, according to a report.
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Defaqto's Heffer: The evolution of value-added benefits and providers leading...
Ben Heffer, insight consultant at Defaqto, takes a closer look at the value-added benefits from inception to claim growing in popularity and how these trends are developing.
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Succession Wealth CEO James Stevenson departs after five years
Succession Wealth chief executive (CEO) James Stevenson has left the firm after five years.
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COVER's best read stories of 2023 part 2: Consumer Duty, people moves and...
In the second part of our series, COVER looks back at some of the most read stories on the site that really engaged our readers in an eventful year.
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2023 in review: Insurer reflections on 'year of significant change'
A range of protection providers shared with COVER their views on how the industry has fared throughout 2023, including opportunities, successes, and frustrations.
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CII chief executive Alan Vallance to step down earlier than expected
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) chief executive (CEO) Alan Vallance is due to step down from his role earlier than previously announced.
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Young adults are most likely to cancel cover: Vitality
Research by Vitality has found that young adults aged 18-34 were the most likely age group to cancel a life insurance policy but also the most likely to purchase one following a big life event.
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Emma Thomson: Reasons for optimism that could provide glad tidings in 2024
It’s the season to be jolly, but are we feeling jolly about the protection market? While that might be taking it a step too far, I’m definitely an optimist when it comes to protection, writes Emma...
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Legal & General partners with Co-op Insurance
Legal & General has partnered with Co-op Insurance to offer members and customers its Life Insurance and Decreasing Life Insurance cover, with or without Critical Illness Cover, and Over 50s Fixed...
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Naomi Greatorex: The highs and lows of 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, it is a great time to reflect on the year, and what a year it has been. There have been highs and lows that have had a huge impact on the protection industry, writes adviser...
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Setul Mehta: Challenges and opportunities for distributors and manufacturers
Setul Mehta, head of intermediary distribution at AIG Life, reflects on 2023 for the protection industry and how the industry can work even closer together for the benefit of customers in 2024.
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2023 in review: Adviser views on a 'tough' 12 months
COVER asked a range of protection advisers for their views on how the industry has fared throughout 2023, including opportunities, successes, and frustrations.
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Happy Christmas from COVER!
The team at COVER would like to thank all our readers for their support in 2023. We hope you have a relaxing Christmas break and best wishes for the New Year!
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2023 in review: Insurer reflections on 'year of significant change'
A range of protection providers shared with COVER their views on how the industry has fared throughout 2023, including opportunities, successes, and frustrations.
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2023 in review: Adviser views on a 'tough' 12 months
COVER asked a range of protection advisers for their views on how the industry has fared throughout 2023, including opportunities, successes, and frustrations.
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Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc awarded damehood
Aviva's group chief executive officer Amanda Blanc has been awarded a damehood in the King’s New Year Honours List.
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