ASU

My 45-year-old client was made redundant due to the recession, but has recently started a new yet much lower-paid job. With his income protection (IP) policy covering his last wage level, he is now over-insured and would not be able to claim his full...

What Insure has launched an income protection (IP) product including cover in the event of someone becoming a carer.

The economic downturn forced consumers to take a closer look at financial wellbeing. It is now easier for consumers to take this in hand, all be it with the help of opera singers and meerkats, Sean Casey discusses how this trend affects advisers and...

Terminally ill cancer patients and people undergoing chemotherapy are being threatened with benefit cuts if they do not attend back-to-work interviews, Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice have warned.

The changing face of ASU market throws up opportunities for IFAs, says Alastair Hardie

Last month the Income Protection (IP) Task Force published White Paper II outlining the Task Force's thoughts on the current state of the IP market, Peter Carvill examines what consumers need and how the Task Force will respond to them in light of this....

The Financial Services Authority has fined Capital Mortgage Connections £17,500 for cold calling potential customers and other rule breaches.

Hitachi, Asia's third largest company, is moving further into the UK protection market with a new ASU offering through Webline, the quotes portal has confirmed.

Britannia Building Society has launched a new form of graduate mortgage which could help young professionals to get onto the property ladder.