Long-Term Sickness Keeps Household Financial Resilience in Focus
Labour-market data on long-term sickness is a reminder that life insurance alone does not protect an income while someone remains alive but unable to work.
Claims Clock Puts Thousands of Protection Payouts in View
Industry claims reporting has translated annual payouts into a ‘claims clock’, showing how frequently protection policies support families after death or serious illness.
Pension Death-Benefit Changes Put Estate Planning Under Review
Families are reviewing pensions, wills and life cover ahead of planned changes to the inheritance-tax treatment of unused pension funds and death benefits.
61% of UK Adults Worry About Cancer Diagnosis as Protection Gap Remains
New protection-market research suggests cancer remains a leading financial fear, making it important to understand exactly when critical illness cover pays.
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Mental Health Awareness Week Raises Protection Questions
Mental Health Awareness Week is a useful moment to challenge the assumption that a mental-health history automatically prevents someone obtaining life insurance.
Life Insurance Claims Data Shows Why Disclosure Still Matters
Claims reporting from insurers and the protection industry provides reassurance, while also highlighting the importance of accurate applications.
Workplace Death-in-Service Cover Can Leave Hidden Gaps
Renewed attention on workplace benefits highlights a common protection mistake: assuming death-in-service cover is identical to personal life insurance.
Easter Registration Effects Show the Limits of Weekly Death Figures
The latest ONS mortality release is affected by Easter registration patterns, demonstrating why a single week should never be treated as a personal risk…