Protection

Six in ten Britons do not have any protection in place and a third would be forced to drastically cut back on living costs should they or the main breadwinner be unable to work, according to new research.

More than a third of European workers would willingly sacrifice some of their pay for greater financial protection in the event of illness or injury, research suggests.

Legal & General (L&G) has reported a small decline in sales through IFAs, and says it is increasing its focus on transitioning advisers and bancassurance.

Friends Provident has launched an online seminar focusing on customer life stages and the changes to them.

The Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) would consider expanding to include protection advisers it has revealed.

A national independent protection training academy has been formed by the Protection Review and Personal Finance Society (PFS).

The Finance & Technology Research Centre (F&TRC)Protection Forum is looking for feedback on a draft Good Practice statement for business retention systems.

Andrew Clothier reminds that many with mortgage payment protection products are over insured or not insured at all.

Zurich has added several features to its business protection proposition.

Compass Mortgage and Insurance services are launching a new insurance brand called ‘Unusual Risks' that is specifically for people looking for products in unusual circumstances.