Meg Bratley
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Why the protection gap isn’t closing – Legal & General
Written by Vanessa Sallows, Claims & Governance Director, Group Protection, L&G The majority of the UK’s working population faces a protection gap,…
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Income Protection Action Week: protection claims – are we telling the whole story? The Exeter
Written by Jack Southcott, Head of Protection Proposition at The Exeter In the world of protection insurance, trust is everything. It’s the foundation…
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Income Protection Action Week: a vital opportunity to support clients’ financial security – The Exeter
Income Protection Action Week (IPAW) shines a spotlight on the role advisers play in raising awareness, driving conversations, and helping clients understand…
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Income Protection Action Week: what are industry professionals really seeing, and saying?
As Income Protection Action Week continues, the conversation around financial resilience is more relevant than ever. Amid rising costs, economic uncertainty, and increased awareness…
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One in three UK families at risk of losing their family home after a partners death, warns Tesco Insurance
New research from Tesco Insurance lays bare the devastating financial reality many UK households would face if tragedy struck. If a partner…
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Healix Health: Chronic condition healthcare benefits surge 92% in H1 2025
Healix Health today revealed its H1 2025 benefits usage data, highlighting a sharp rise in claims related to chronic conditions, neurodiversity and primary…
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Income Protection Action Week: why affordable income protection is vital amid rising accident-related disabilities
As Income Protection Action Week reaches its second day, National Friendly highlights the growing concerns among clients about the financial fallout from…
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MetLife UK & Reassured complete Three Peaks Challenge raising £36K for Winston’s Wish
Employees from MetLife UK, the employee benefits and protection provider, and life insurance broker Reassured jointly raised a total of over £36,000 (£36,250) for their shared children’s…
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Just one in five UK adults “very” confident their family would be financially secure if the unexpected happened
UK health and life insurer The Exeter, has released new research showing how confident UK adults are that that their families or dependants would…
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Advising UHNW clients on life insurance & estate liquidity
Written by Jacob Fay, Associate at John Lamb Hill Oldridge Advisors working with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients in the UK are operating…
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Half of UK workers say income protection would improve their financial resilience
Investment, protection and retirement specialist, LV= reveals half of the UK’s working population would feel more financially resilient if they had insurance…
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Income Protection Action Week: making protection a priority, not an afterthought
As we observe Income Protection Action Week, held by the Income Protection Task Force it’s a timely reminder of a crucial yet…
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The Right Mortgage & Protection Network announces return of PMI Annual Summit & Gala
The Right Mortgage & Protection Network has today (19 September 2025) confirmed the return of its flagship Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Annual…
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Weight-loss drugs: a breakthrough the protection industry can’t ignore
With 1.5m Britons now using injections to lose weight and a further NHS rollout on the cards, we must consider their potential…
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CIExpert responds to HSBC’s critical illness changes
HSBC Life UK, has introduced numerous improvements to both its CI Core and CI Plus plans from 17th September 2025. Post-Covid the…
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HSBC Life UK delivers new critical illness enhancements
HSBC Life (UK) Limited (“HSBC Life (UK)”) is delivering significant developments to its Critical Illness (CI) products for new customers. These include:…
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Why every client needs a will – and how advisers can guide the conversation | Jonathan Foster, Wilsons Solicitors
The reality is that wills are not just for the wealthy. There are many reasons why clients of all ages and life…
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Everyday accidents prompt increase in hospital admissions, yet just 10% have cover – MetLife UK
Everyday accidents and illnesses have increased year-on-year, prompting more hospital admissions, according to MetLife UK’s Everyday Risk Report. A&E visits have increased…
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Only 14% of employers have a good understanding of the full spectrum of employees’ health and wellbeing needs
Research from Towergate Employee Benefits released today reveals that only 14% of employers strongly agree that they have a good understanding of their employees’ needs…
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The Exeter comments on latest NHS waiting list data
With the NHS releasing its latest referral to Treatment (RTT) waiting times statistics recently, Karen Woodley, Head of Healthcare Distribution at The Exeter, reacts…
