PROTECTION UPDATES

Critical illness definitions can appear complex – particularly when it comes to cancer – but advisers may underestimate just how broad Zurich’s cover is. According to the ABI, cancer remains the leading cause of claims. Zurich’s definition of “cancer – excluding less advanced cases” covers malignant tumours with uncontrolled growth and tissue invasion, excluding only […]

The wait is over! The festive period has officially started, and the Paymentshield annual Christmas game is back! The insurance provider is hoping to spread holiday cheer and celebrate being the energy behind your GI business with 2025’s game ‘Pudding Power’. If you’re up for the challenge, Paymentshield are giving away an incredible prize every

Here’s a quick summary on the changes: Improved our medical evidence process – We know that attending medical interviews or examinations can be worrying for your customers. That’s why we’ve worked with our third-party provider, Inuvi, to make the process easier by asking for a mobile number. Inuvi will use this number to explain and

Paymentshield have focused solely on distributing insurance through partners for nearly 30 years, giving us an exceptional understanding of how to deliver solutions that enable the firms we work with to successfully embed general insurance into their business and build a profitable income stream. We offer a range of quality insurance products which are underpinned

Paymentshield have made an update to their Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance which means policies can now be sold alongside product transfer mortgages as well as new mortgages and remortgages. Mortgage payment protection (MPPI) from Paymentshield offers protection from loss or income due to accident and sickness or unemployment (including carer cover) and employment legal protection,

Research by Zurich UK found that one in three (30%) cancer patients have had to draw on their savings to get by because of the impact their diagnosis had on their finances. The cost of a cancer diagnosis: £756 a month/£9,072 a year on additional costs 3 in 10 having to spend +£1000 a month

The results are in from Paymentshield’s annual Adviser Survey, revealing that the vast majority of advisers (83%) intend to grow the volume of General Insurance (GI) they’re doing in the next 12 months – once again suggesting the growing importance of GI in the eyes of advisers. The survey, conducted with 485 financial advisers, also

At Zurich, we know that making your job easier means helping you help your customers. That’s why we’re committed to being easy to do business with – offering straightforward processes, expert support, and quick answers whenever you need them. Our LPP live chat lets you talk to our advisers when you need some support with

From 8-14 September is Know Your Numbers Week, an annual campaign by Blood Pressure UK to raise awareness and encourage every adult to get checked. Zurich’s chief underwriter Nicky Bray urges advisers to put blood pressure on the customer agenda – and make the case for prevention and protection. The case for action is stark:

At Zurich, we understand that life can be unpredictable, and our range of products and services ensure that if the unthinkable happens, your customer’s and their loved ones will have the financial security they need to navigate challenging times. In 2024, we are incredibly proud of the difference we’ve made. Thanks to your trust and