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There are so many aspects of a business that require protection so why are advisers shunning this sector? Alun Beynon investigates

There are nearly four and a half million businesses in the UK, and the potential market for life cover alone is £500bn. So why are advisers not making the most of the business protection market? To start with the basics: what exactly is business protection? Well, as the name implies, it is a way of protecting a business if something goes wrong. There are four elements to it: key person insurance; director/shareholder protection; partnership protection; and business loan protection. These can provide an essential safety net for businesses of all sizes. Key people Every business has cer...

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