Protection

LifeSearch head of protection strategy Kevin Carr is set to leave the firm after eight years to join Pru Protect as director of protection development.

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has hit back at the FSA for suggesting specialist lenders are not adhering to TCF principles when handling arrears.

AXA has expanded its protection website in response to demand from advisers.

Royal London now controls over 10% of the UK's individual life market after completing the takeover of Phoenix Life Assurance and the Scottish Provident and Scottish Mutual protection businesses.

AXA says controversy surrounding the payment protection insurance (PPI) arena may harm sales of income protection (IP).

In the harsh economic climate, PMI is hanging tough in the face of increased NHS funding. Peter Carvill examines how the individual product fares compared with its corporate big brother Click here to download pdf (PDF, 2.8MB)

This kidney disease can affect the young as well as the elderly. With no treatment for the condition, Vanessa Leyland explains how its development can be slowed through maintaining a healthy blood pressure

The protection industry has demonstrated significant technological advancements over recent years. Ed Stuart-Brown examines the effect this had on business processing and efficiency

A Government Green Paper proposing finding employment for those out of work for more than two years has highlighted the need for income protection (IP), AXA says.

Liverpool Victoria Banking Services (LVBS) has been fined £840,000 by the FSA for failings in the sale of Payment Protection Insurance (PPI).