Protection

From pet cover to soap storylines, Kevin Carr dissects the latest protection industry developments in his exclusive monthly blog.

Aegon has launched a tele-claims service allowing customers to file all of their details with the insurer without filling in a single form, which it says could halve the time it takes to pay out on claims.

IFA Brian Hill says fee-based protection advice, dubbed "unworkable" by some, can be a success, and argues advisers who say otherwise are not necessarily treating their customers fairly.

Zurich is launching a guide on large case underwriting to help advisers manage "daunting" sums assured.

The cost of raising a child from birth to age 21 has risen above £200,000 for the first time, a survey shows.

Bupa has launched an enhanced online intermediary trading system for its individual protection products.

Axa's protection and healthcare business bucked the trend last year in recording increased revenues as its overall company earnings fell 18% to £235m.

Confidence levels in the protection industry are increasing, according to a Legal & General (L&G) survey.

In the first of his exclusive new series, Kevin Carr looks at the ups and the downs this month in the protection industry.

Legal and General is now offering the facility to apply for different sums assured for term assurance and critical illness cover.