L&G enhances immediate protection cover

Immediate cover enables consumers to be protected while their application is being processed which, says L&G, is usually caused by waiting for GP reports. “Legal & General now offers the most generous immediate cover in the UK protection market,” Russ Whitworth, L&G underwriting and claims director, says. “It provides valuable peace of mind for clients whilst they are being underwritten for a policy, ensuring that as soon as they apply, there is a safety net in place should they die." In addition, the company is doubling its business critical illness cover to £1m. L&G says both products...