Protection

Five protection turn-offs… and how to fix them

Network Openwork has acquired 930 self-employed MetLife protection advisers as part of a deal to distribute the life company's protection products.

Aviva UK has reported a 21% drop in the value of new life business it wrote in the first half of the year, mainly due to a steep fall in annuity business.

Seven out of ten mothers rank family financial security among their top priorities but few are taking out protection cover or talking about the impact of their death, according to a study by Aegon.

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.