PROTECTION UPDATES

It’s been a year since the new consumer duty rules were introduced, and we’ve certainly seen a raft of changes in the protection market in the months since. Firstly, we are definitely seeing firms take a more proactive approach towards protection as a result of the new rules, especially specialist mortgage and investment advisory firms. […]

Our pre-app underwriting tool makes it quick and easy to obtain a clear, accurate, indicative view of terms available across our broad range of products and services, saving you valuable time and effort, before getting a full quote. Given the great feedback we receive on the tool, we wanted to improve this further, ensuring better

Buy-to-let is typically associated with an ageing cohort of landlords who are looking to maintain their existing holdings or shrink their portfolios. However, analysis of UK lending data paints a different story, with younger landlords amongst the most active acquirers of new buy-to-let property. The average age of those purchasing a new buy-to-let property has

Since lockdown, for many people the way we see and value our gardens has changed, and it’s become a more important part of the home. The average total spend per adult was £670 on their gardens in 2021[i], with the total value of sales of gardening products in the UK set to reach over £6.5

Convincing wealth clients (and sometimes their advisers) of the value of using protection, not only to protect themselves and their family, but also their wealth and beneficiaries, may be difficult, but not doing it could be more costly for them and your business… I’ve been speaking about using protection as part of a wealth strategy

With the cost of living still high, we understand that your clients’ insurance plans need to deliver great value for money. That’s why, with our new limited-time offer, your clients can earn money back on the premiums they pay, by simply getting active with Vitality. Your clients can earn up to two months’ money back

eConveyancer is an award -winning digital platform that connects your clients with recommended professionals to help them complete their home move or remortgage as smoothly as possible. With over 2 decades of experience our panel offers first-rate solicitors and conveyancing firms with the latest skill sets who have bought into the idea of digital change,

When faced with a serious illness, a fast response and access to quality treatment can be important to your customers. That’s why Global Treatment Plus stands at the cornerstone of Zurich Accelerate, which stemmed from a desire to help customers facing some of the most serious medical conditions – cancer, heart and neurological conditions. The

Getting clients to see the value in protection cover isn’t always easy, especially given the intangible nature of traditional insurance. However, rethinking the way protection works is giving advisers an opportunity to overcome this barrier, writes Greg Levine, in the first of our Sales as a Force for Good article series. We’ve all done it:

The extension boom: are your clients properly protected?  In 2023, almost 300,000 homes in England were granted planning permission by district level planning authorities, according to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The appetite for home extensions and outbuildings such as garden offices has risen since the pandemic. Despite the recent dip in UK