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Could 'insurance' be 2024's word of the year?
Zanele Sibanda, head of business development at Towergate Health & Protection, discusses how the industry can help more people to access insurance in 2024.
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CLARK UK acquires That's Life Group
CLARK UK, previously known as Candid, has acquired Manchester-based protection brokerage That’s Life Group to expand its UK presence.
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What do Year of the Dragon and the UK life insurance industry have in common?
Vicky Churcher, co-chair of The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) and non-executive director at Cirencester Friendly, discusses what she hopes the auspicious Chinese zodiac symbol of 2024 will have...
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Over one third of women would be disproportionately impacted by a recession
Over one third (36%) of women would be unable to afford everyday expenses if the UK entered a recession, compared to one quarter of men (26%), according to new research by Quilter.
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Market evolution: The protection portal paradox
In his first article of the year for COVER's sister publication, Professional Adviser, Kevin Carr explores the protection portal paradox...
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Adviser views: Our expectations for the protection industry in 2024
COVER approached the protection industry to uncover the hopes and predictions of advisers for the year ahead.
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Please Sir, can I have some more… for the protection industry
Charles Dickens' novel ‘Oliver Twist' reflects on finding examples of good in troubled times, writes Peter Hamilton, head of market engagement at Zurich. Focusing on our own industry in the context of...
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OneFamily promotes Ryan Griffin to protection director
OneFamily has promoted Ryan Griffin to protection director amid plans to consolidate the mutual’s agenda for growth in the protection space.
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Provider predictions: What lies in store for protection in 2024?
COVER approached the protection industry to uncover the hopes, predictions and expectations of providers for the next 12 months.
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Only 40% of employees with cancer satisfied with return-to-work programme
Only four in 10 (43%) employees who have or have had cancer in the workplace were satisfied with their return-to-work programme organised by their employer, according to new research.
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Scottish Widows updates critical illness wordings for Protect plan
Scottish Widows has updated its Protect plan with changes to its critical illness cover (CIC) to comply with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) minimum wordings requirement, which is mandated...
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Financial advice is vital for 80% of insurance customers: The Exeter
Around four out of five UK workers (80%) preferred to consult a financial adviser before purchasing any form of insurance, including life cover, income protection, private health insurance or a cash...
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Guardian launches new life cover for clients focused on price
Guardian is expanding its product range with the launch of a new “low-cost” life insurance product, Life Essentials, in the coming weeks.
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Succession Wealth buys Plymouth-based IFA
Succession Wealth has acquired Plymouth-based advice firm DFP Health & Wealth Management.
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Seven in 10 workers do not have any form of income protection
Nearly seven in 10 UK workers (67%) do not have any form of income protection (IP) in place as many still consider the product to be an expensive luxury or afterthought, according to research by...
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Advisers welcome Guardian's new 'low cost' life cover but say advice is key
Protection advisers have responded positively to the launch of Guardian’s new 'low-cost' life insurance cover, but have also stressed the importance of the advice process to help clients distinguish...
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Reassured appoints Mark Townsend as chief executive
Reassured has announced the appointment of Mark Townsend as its chief executive to lead the broker in its next phase of growth, subject to regulatory approval.
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Health Shield rolls out new health cash plan
Health Shield Friendly Society has launched its new health cash plan product, Select, with additional levels of cover available for businesses of various sizes, needs and budgets to support employees.
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Pivotal Growth extends reach with acquisition of two Northern Ireland firms
Pivotal Growth has acquired mortgages and protection broker Select Mortgages & Financial Solutions, while it has agreed to acquire Select Brokers Limited subject to regulatory approval.
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Register now for COVER's new Summit North event
COVER is pleased to open registrations for its inaugural regional event, Summit North, which will be held on 21 March at the Park Royal Hotel in Warrington.
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