Protection

Mortgage brokers are becoming increasingly reliant on the protection market to survive and are calling for unemployment cover to become standard on income protection (IP), according to new research.

Andrew Lansley, the Health Secretary, has set out terms of reference for the Commission on the Funding of Care and Support.

Both voluntary insurance and partnership schemes will be considered as possible long term care funding options, according to Health Secretary Andrew Lansley.

British employees are leaving themselves woefully unprotected financially in the event that something unpredictable happens leaving them unable to work, according to new research.

Fallout from the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) could mean more advisers will specialise in protection, according to this year's Protection Review survey.

The Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM) will meet Treasury officials to further explore its offer to play a significant role in assisting the Government's welfare reforms.

Fortis Life UK has hired Bupa head of sales Mark Anders to lead its sales team.

Kerrie Kelly has left as head of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) after barely six months in the post, according to reports.

Graham Harvey says last month’s Budget provides the perfect opportunity to discuss protection with clients

For COVER's editor, Paul Robertson, it's a case of wondering if protection markets really matter.