Protection

Provider Scottish Widows has confirmed it will be re-entering the IFA market with protection products next year.

A generous insurance boss spent more than £500,000 throwing an office party for his staff - which even featured a concert by Olly Murs.

Almost two thirds of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are at risk of a "severe impact" on their business by having no protection insurance for their owners and key employees, Zurich has warned.

How to protect a legacy after equity release

Clients' protection priorities are changing and so too are the tools on offer to help advisers find the right solutions.

The outlook for the financial services sector is seen to be improving as a consequence of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR), but most advisers report protection sales continue to lag following its introduction.

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) has reported a record year for external new business in 2013, with gross inflows up almost 70%, a highlight in a strong set of results for its life company parent.

Zurich has launched an investment linked protection solution on its platform, which will allow policy holders to protect platform investments from stock market fluctuations.

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Legal & General (L&G) has simplified its underwriting processes for advised clients applying for life insurance, saying some 80% of applicants can now expect an immediate decision.