Protection Watch...with Kevin Carr

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What Kevin Carr made of developments in protection this month.

It’s been another busy month in the world of protection. Here’s my take on the issues that matter to advisers. New blood One of the most common complaints about industry awards (in fact, any awards) is that the same people always win. Sometimes of course that is exactly what should happen – the best should win regardless of whether or not they have won before. However, it is really refreshing when new companies and new advisers rise to the top and claim the glory. This is what happened at the recent COVER magazine awards, where firms such as London & Country and Masons Financial Pla...

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