At least 50% of advisers looking to take up new technology in the post-Retail Distrubution Review (RDR) period are enquiring about direct to consumer (D2C) systems, according to one tech specialist.
The Money Advice Service (MAS) referred just 0.2% of its 1.3 million users to regulated financial advice last year, it has been revealed.
Alan Lakey has launched a website in an effort to raise consumer understanding of critical illness products and help people compare different policies.
Insurance company websites are not meeting even the most basic customer experience standards according to a recent survey.
The Money Advice Service (MAS) says there is tangible evidence to show it is benefitting independent financial advisers.
www.letstalkgrouprisk.co.uk has been launched in response to increased interest from advisers in group risk issues.
PruProtect has produced a microsite for advisers about its serious illness cover product.
FundsNetwork has launched a new website home page on the back of adviser feedback.
Global private health insurer, ALC Health, has included Innocent Bystander Cover within two of its plans.