Individual Protection

Nearly two-thirds (63%) of people in Britain continue to think ‘it' will never happen to them according to new independent research commissioned by Scottish Provident.

The recent death of Michael Jackson started me thinking about other famous people who have died prematurely, a bit morbid I know!

New mums at insurance giant Aviva inspired an idea to offer free life cover for new parents.

Whilst watching Wimbledon it occurred to me how many technological advancements there have been to enhance the game of tennis and our enjoyment of the tournament.

Did anyone think the Twenty20 world cup in cricket was a bit like having a penalties only World Cup in football?

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) today proposes an end to the automatic inclusion of a total and permanent disability (TPD) clause in critical illness (CI) policies in a bid to reduce the number of declined claims.

Protection specialist Bright Grey has introduced popular security software Unipass to its online quote and apply system.

PruProtect has increased the number of advisers registered with the insurer by 200% since the beginning of the year.

Legal & General (L&G) has altered its underwriting criteria for people taking out life insurance and critical illness cover.

The UK's protection industry appears to have lost its way in recent years, so now more than ever before, with the economy struggling to get back on its feet, is the time for a turn around. Peter Carvill talks to John Pollock.