Income Protection

The ABI is considering proposing a protection scheme in which moderate-to-high earners are "encouraged" to buy their own protection rather than rely on state support.

Last year LV= ran a nationwide competition inviting advisers to share their tips and ideas for illustrating to clients the potential importance of protection insurance. Here, we share the best of them. Today: The Magic Money Making Machine.

Job Centre staff have expressed "grave concerns" at the "unexpectedly severe" health of some people put into work-related activity as part of claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), a new report has revealed.

GRiD, the trade organisation for the Group Risk industry, has called for a National Insurance reduction for firms with Group Income Protection Schemes.

Aegon has increased the multi-benefit discounts available when a customer takes out two or more benefits on the same menu plan.

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For the second year running Income Protection specialist, Dentists' and General Mutual (DG), paid over 99% of its Income Protection claims.

Paul Robertson talks to Dennis Smith about quality standard marks, HSBC's choice to implement this initiative and the bank's protection plans

Edward is 32 years old and has just moved in with his girlfriend Jo who is also 32. He works as a lecturer at the local university and has, until the recent smoking ban, indulged in a 20-a-day smoking habit. Much to the delight of Jo, he has now stopped...