Professional Adviser www.professionaladviser.com LCP secures 'record income' of £149m in 2021/22 <img alt="LCP secures &#39;record income&#39; of £149m in 2021/22" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/79a1df8/75c9171e-8033-4f4b-92a2-1e252ea8d50d/8/LCP-Aaron-Punwani-print-2017-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) has reported a “record income” of £149m for the financial year 2021/22. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/79a1df8/75c9171e-8033-4f4b-92a2-1e252ea8d50d/8/LCP-Aaron-Punwani-print-2017-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4053666/lcp-secures-record-income-gbp149m-2021-22 https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4053666/lcp-secures-record-income-gbp149m-2021-22 https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4053666/lcp-secures-record-income-gbp149m-2021-22 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:42:45 +0000 Fairstone adds £150m FUM in seventh acquisition of 2019 <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4007375/fairstone-adds-gbp150m-fum-seventh-acquisition-2019 https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4007375/fairstone-adds-gbp150m-fum-seventh-acquisition-2019 Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:27:22 +0000 Aviva launches protection hub for advisers <p><!--summary start--> Aviva has launched a website dedicated to group protection and health advisers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/3082274/aviva-launches-protection-hub-advisers https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/3082274/aviva-launches-protection-hub-advisers Fri, 4 Oct 2019 08:57:00 +0000 COVER Customer Care Awards: Shortlists announced <p><!--summary start--> Professional Adviser's sister title Cover has unveiled the full list of shortlisted entries for the COVER Customer Care Awards 2019. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/3073180/cover-customer-care-awards-shortlists-announced https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/3073180/cover-customer-care-awards-shortlists-announced Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:27:00 +0000 Advisers respond: Client retention or acquisition? <p><!--summary start--> Partner Insight: Logic Wealth Planning's Stephen Trenholm and Greenstone Financial Planning's Catherine Greeves met in London recently to discuss the topic 'Adviser approaches to client engagement - is digital king? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/3033744/advisers-respond-client-retention-acquisition https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/3033744/advisers-respond-client-retention-acquisition Thu, 7 Jun 2018 09:46:00 +0000 'Bullish' PruProtect plans more new products <p><!--summary start--> PruProtect has said it is "bullish" about the future for the protection market and that it is aiming to be a major player in the UK market. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2155749/-bullish-pruprotect-plans-products https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2155749/-bullish-pruprotect-plans-products Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:19:52 +0000 Advisers confident of protection growth <p><!--summary start--> Protection is seen as a key growth area by IFAs with almost two thirds optimistic about increasing business in the sector this year. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2155279/advisers-confident-protection-growth https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2155279/advisers-confident-protection-growth Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:26:19 +0000 Insurance websites failing customer needs <p><!--summary start--> Insurance company websites are not meeting even the most basic customer experience standards according to a recent survey. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2155013/insurance-websites-failing-customer https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2155013/insurance-websites-failing-customer Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:53:39 +0000 Insurers still uncertain about Gender Discrimination rules <p><!--summary start--> With less than a year before the ECJ ruling on gender discrimination comes into effect, there is still confusion as to how insurers should respond, according to specialists. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2154359/insurers-uncertain-gender-discrimination-rules https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2154359/insurers-uncertain-gender-discrimination-rules Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:25:13 +0000 Shift in employer focus on employee benefits - Cigna <p><!--summary start--> Employers are increasingly looking for a employee benefits provider offering an easy to use service for employees. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2153970/shift-employer-focus-employee-benefits-cigna https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2153970/shift-employer-focus-employee-benefits-cigna Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:15:43 +0000 Stress absence up 25% in downturn - research <p><!--summary start--> The number of staff taking time off due to job stress has increased by 25% and total time off due to psychological problems by more than a third, research has found. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2153957/stress-absence-downturn-research https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2153957/stress-absence-downturn-research Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:00:38 +0000 LV= launches trust tool <p><!--summary start--> LV= has launched a free online tool to help advisers write new and existing life policies in trust from any provider. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2153845/lv-launches-trust-tool https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2153845/lv-launches-trust-tool Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:16:08 +0000 Confused consumers shy away from complicated insurance <p><!--summary start--> British consumers feel the insurance industry lags behind others in how it addresses their needs and have given their strongest hint that greater simplicity would be welcomed. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2153648/confused-consumers-shy-away-complicated-insurance https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2153648/confused-consumers-shy-away-complicated-insurance Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:59:00 +0000 Understanding family life is key to protection - Aviva <p><!--summary start--> Old traditions such as Sunday dinner and playing board games are still at the heart of family life, according to research from Aviva. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2153646/understanding-family-life-key-protection-aviva https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2153646/understanding-family-life-key-protection-aviva Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:49:07 +0000 Emotional IFA campaign introduces '21st century widow's tale' <p><!--summary start--> Aviva has launched an adviser-facing awareness campaign to help IFAs emotionally engage with clients and their families while approaching the subject of protection. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2153470/emotional-ifa-campaign-introduces-21st-century-widows-tale https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2153470/emotional-ifa-campaign-introduces-21st-century-widows-tale Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:28:31 +0000 Protection products most complex - ABI <p><!--summary start--> Critical illness (CI) and mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) are among the most complicated financial products for consumers to understand, the ABI has found. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2142289/protection-products-complex-abi https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2142289/protection-products-complex-abi Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:15:00 +0000 Brits losing sleep over future health worries <p><!--summary start--> Britons are losing sleep over their future health but many have not prioritised protecting themselves against the financial effects of illness, new research has found. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2141342/brits-losing-sleep-future-health-worries https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2141342/brits-losing-sleep-future-health-worries Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:00:32 +0000 'Awkward' conversations stop Brits talking about finances <p><!--summary start--> Sex is the only subject more taboo than finances for UK families as many find the conversations too awkward and uncomfortable, a new report has revealed. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2141300/awkward-conversations-stop-brits-talking-finances https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2141300/awkward-conversations-stop-brits-talking-finances Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:38:36 +0000 Further product flexibility a must - The Syndicate <p><!--summary start--> The need for a greater degree of product flexibility has been highlighted by research from The Syndicate. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2140125/product-flexibility-syndicate https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2140125/product-flexibility-syndicate Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:37:13 +0000 Apathetic protection industry needs 'kick up the bum' <p><!--summary start--> The protection industry needs a "kick up the bum" and a "spark of passion" injected into it if it is to address the needs of modern consumers, the Protection Review has said. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2140058/apathetic-protection-industry-kick-bum https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2140058/apathetic-protection-industry-kick-bum Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:17:00 +0000 Adviser wins protection contract supplying 650,000 people <p><!--summary start--> Welsh broker Moorlife has secured a contract with web site for mothers to be Emma's Diary, providing protection products to its 650,000 members. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2133022/adviser-wins-protection-contract-supplying-650-people https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2133022/adviser-wins-protection-contract-supplying-650-people Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:15:00 +0000 IFAs must look to technology for 2012 - Aviva <p><!--summary start--> The increased use of integrated technology systems and social media will be vital to the development of IFA businesses post RDR, Aviva has warned. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2133010/ifas-look-technology-2012-aviva https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2133010/ifas-look-technology-2012-aviva Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:56:22 +0000 Aviva rebuked by Ofcom over Downton Abbey ads <p><!--summary start--> Aviva has been reprimanded over its "Downton Abbey" sponsorship idents after media regulator Ofcom decided they broke advertising rules. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2130097/aviva-rebuked-ofcom-downton-abbey-ads https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2130097/aviva-rebuked-ofcom-downton-abbey-ads Mon, 5 Dec 2011 13:48:38 +0000 Dangerous lack of protection cover exposes small businesses - Scottish Widows <p><!--summary start--> Almost two-thirds (63%) of small, family-run businesses would not survive the loss of a key member of staff, according to Scottish Widows. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2125687/dangerous-lack-protection-cover-exposes-businesses-scottish-widows https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2125687/dangerous-lack-protection-cover-exposes-businesses-scottish-widows Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:05:12 +0000 Swiss Re calls for simplification of advice and products in protection markets <p><!--summary start--> A marked change in consumer awareness is causing consumers to take an "austere" self-assessment of protection needs, Swiss Re has said. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2125135/swiss-calls-simplification-advice-products-protection-markets https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2125135/swiss-calls-simplification-advice-products-protection-markets Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:54:00 +0000 Barclays signs L&G and Aviva for retail insurance products <p><!--summary start--> Aviva and Legal & General are to provide life and general insurance products for Barclays Bank UK Retail customers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2124139/barclays-signs-aviva-retail-insurance-products https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2124139/barclays-signs-aviva-retail-insurance-products Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:21:00 +0000 Bright Grey launches iPhone app <p><!--summary start--> Bright Grey has launched ‘Bright Touch', a free iPhone app that allows advisers to access product information. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2123914/bright-grey-launches-iphone-app https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2123914/bright-grey-launches-iphone-app Wed, 9 Nov 2011 15:26:36 +0000 Lifesearch to enter GI market by Christmas <p><!--summary start--> Lifesearch is in final negotiations on a plan to offer clients general insurance products. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2123906/lifesearch-enter-gi-market https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2123906/lifesearch-enter-gi-market Wed, 9 Nov 2011 15:14:00 +0000 Around the world: Australian family cover <p><!--summary start--> Policies often cover the breadwinner, but should we be selling more protection to cover events affecting other family members? Greg Becker looks at the Australian answer <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/2123051/world https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/2123051/world Mon, 7 Nov 2011 15:08:00 +0000 CII promoting young blood <p><!--summary start--> The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has brought together 28 young insurance professionals to create three New Generation Groups. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2123060/cii-promoting-blood https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2123060/cii-promoting-blood Mon, 7 Nov 2011 11:29:00 +0000 Aviva remains on course for protection dominance <p><!--summary start--> Aviva has seen a slight uplift in its protection sales over the third quarter as it continues its attempt to dominate the market. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2122296/aviva-remains-course-protection-dominance https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2122296/aviva-remains-course-protection-dominance Thu, 3 Nov 2011 10:23:00 +0000 Ageas first to introduce consumer product signposting <p><!--summary start--> Ageas Protect has introduced a consumer friendly ‘product labelling' scheme into its protection products. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2118399/ageas-introduce-consumer-product-signposting https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2118399/ageas-introduce-consumer-product-signposting Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:19:33 +0000 LV= says compulsory protection could 'decimate' market <p><!--summary start--> Provider LV= has said it hopes protection will not be made compulsory because it could leave individuals who need comprehensive cover under-insured. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2117081/compulsory-protection-decimate-market-opportunities-lv https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2117081/compulsory-protection-decimate-market-opportunities-lv Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:31:00 +0000 Tweet dreams: Engaging social media <p><!--summary start--> Misconceptions exist about what social media actually is and how it can be used by the protection industry as a sales and marketing channel. Christopher Tuite explains <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/2116705/tweet-dreams-engaging-social-media https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/2116705/tweet-dreams-engaging-social-media Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:30:47 +0000 Industry messages to Govt 'often fragmented' - APPG <p><!--summary start--> The insurance sector has been chastised for not engaging well enough with politicians and advisers have been urged to lobby their MPs. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2115901/industry-messages-govt-fragmented-appg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2115901/industry-messages-govt-fragmented-appg Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:13:00 +0000 When an inspector calls: How to get the most out of your compliance visit <p><!--summary start--> Jason Kirk, senior compliance field manager at SimplyBiz, explains how to get the most value out of your compliance visits... <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/2114780/inspector-calls-getting-compliance-visits https://www.professionaladviser.com/feature/2114780/inspector-calls-getting-compliance-visits Thu, 6 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Aviva tones down Downton Abbey ads <p><!--summary start--> Aviva has bowed to public pressure and toned down its Downtown Abbey motorcycle crash victim ads. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2114172/aviva-tones-downton-abbey-ads https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2114172/aviva-tones-downton-abbey-ads Tue, 4 Oct 2011 10:26:00 +0000 Unum unveils own Downton Abbey IP ads <p><!--summary start--> Unum has become the second insurer to use ITV's Downton Abbey to promote the importance of income protection (IP). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2113596/unum-unveils-downton-abbey-ip-ads https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2113596/unum-unveils-downton-abbey-ip-ads Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:27:58 +0000 Insurers: Keep it Short and Simple - Unum <p><!--summary start--> New research on how information is most easily understood has revealed the insurance industry lags behind others in presenting information simply. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2112419/insurers-short-simple-unum https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/2112419/insurers-short-simple-unum Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:13:00 +0000