Income Protection

A poorly thought out aspect of the retail Distribution Review as it stands is its effect on Holloway products. Paul Hudson explains

Roy McLoughin of Master Adviser will be the keynote speaker at the next Income Protection Taskforce Roadshow.

Which? has endorsed income protection (IP) as the superior alternative to payment protection insurance (PPI).

Canada Life has simplified the processes and requirements for firms whose employees wish to continue working beyond their Expected Normal Retirement Age (ENRA).

Bupa has expanded its individual income protection (IP) offering.

Friends Provident has announced an online seminar on Executive Income Protection (EIP), highlighting how advisers can advise their corporate clients.

LV= has added guaranteed insurability options, back to work support and career break options to its Income Protection (IP) offering.

COVER's poll this month concerns the Government's Fit Note and Employment and Support Allowance legislation.

While eight out of ten employees could not get by on less than half salary, just 40% of employers offer this level of financial support to those on long term sick leave, research has shown.

Pioneer has hit out at providers who "change the goalposts" mid-claim while also joining the chorus of insurers urging all income protection (IP) claims approval rates to be published.