Individual Protection

Legal & General has become the first non mutual of 2011 to publish its income protection (IP) claims data.

Zurich has seen a significant rise in large case policies issued over the last year.

Over half of middle income households are vulnerable to losing their primary income, according new research.

Doctors have branded fit notes a success in helping people return to work but believe it has not improved advice to patients and that more local services are needed to support returning to work.

Both sides of the coin for Holloway products

Scottish Provident paid 98% of its life cover claims in 2010.

Disabled people receiving the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be subject to regular reassessments and the majority of cases will be fixed-term payments.

Personal Touch has become the first network to offer British Friendly's income protection product.

MPs have launched an enquiry into the migration from Incapacity Benefits to Employment Support Allowance (ESA), including the Work Capability Assessment (WCA).

Exeter Family Friendly paid over 95% of all its income protection (IP) claims received during 2010.