Two Thirds Face Barriers When Considering Life Insurance
Research reported in the protection market suggests around six in ten adults encounter at least one barrier when considering life insurance.
New Tax Year Is a Timely Prompt to Review Family Protection
As households organise finances for the new tax year, existing life cover deserves the same measured review as savings, pensions and tax allowances.
FCA Protection-Gap Review Reaches Consultation Deadline
The FCA’s call for feedback on barriers to protection closes at the end of March, putting affordability, distribution and consumer understanding under scrutiny.
Inheritance-Tax Concerns Drive Fresh Interest in Life Insurance
Reports of rising demand for life insurance linked to inheritance-tax planning highlight the difference between family protection and estate-planning cover.
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Critical Illness Definitions Remain the Detail That Decides Claims
Fresh consumer attention on critical illness cover is a reminder that a diagnosis alone does not always trigger a payout: the policy definition is…
FCA Insurance Priorities Put Protection Customers in Focus
The Financial Conduct Authority’s first insurance-sector priorities report puts consumer outcomes, product value and market conduct under renewed scrutiny.
Mental Health Bill Receives Royal Assent, Promising Major Reform of Care
The government has confirmed that the new Mental Health Bill has received Royal Assent, marking one of the most significant updates to mental health…
Use of Mixed-Sex Hospital Wards Reaches Highest Level in 15 Years
The number of patients being treated in mixed-sex hospital wards has reached its highest level in 15 years, according to new NHS figures reported…