Changes to the labels ‘independent' and ‘restricted' for the protection market will confuse advisers and consumers alike, say industry experts.
Hugo, a teacher, has a mortgage and three separate loans. All have payment protection insurance(PPI) associated on an individual basis. He has recently started a family and is looking at a broader policy. He is healthy but has a BMI of 34. What would...
Friends Provident is promoting a mixed commission option to IFAs ahead of the implementation of the RDR.
A protection and investment IFA is calling on providers to help him adopt a uniform charging method across both sides of his business.
An influential protection IFA has said he is willing to take a less commission by using only those insurers offering ‘Big T' tele-underwriting.
The managing director of Fortis Life says advisers should ask clients medical questions during the application stage of a protection sale.
An influential protection IFA says he is willing to take a commission hit by using only those insurers offering ‘Big T' tele-underwriting.
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As my regular two week Christmas break looms large on the horizon, I am inevitably drawn into a period of reflection on the year that has nearly past. Ask anyone if business has been good in 2006 and they will of course reply in the affirmative (don't...