Meg Bratley
-
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…
-
Savers continue to pay the price of BOE base rate cuts
The Bank of England Base Rate cut last month has resulted in a cascade of savings rate cuts, with little movement seen…
-
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…
-
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:…
-
Expert analysis: breaking down the Fed’s interest rate cut
Today, the Federal Reserve made a significant move by cutting interest rates by 25 basis points, a decision that reflects its measured…
-
Aviva Investors’ appointment of a new head of UK Institutional
Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has appointed James Edwards as Head of UK Institutional, as…
-
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…
-
Pepper Money promotes Nicholas East to Business Development Manager in Second Charge Mortgages
Specialist mortgage lender Pepper Money has welcomed Nicholas East to its leading Second Charge sales team, where he will undertake the role of Business…
-
Standard Life comments on FCA retirement income market data 2024/25
Pete Cowell, Head of Annuities at Standard Life, comments on the FCA Retirement income market data 2024/25: “The latest retirement income data…
-
Afin research: self-employed workers would switch to a salaried job to get a mortgage
Over a quarter (26%) of self-employed workers believe they have been turned down for a mortgage because of factors linked to their…
IFA Talk Insurance and Protection is the new addition to the IFA Talk podcast family, where we discuss the latest topics relevant to Insurance and Protection professionals.
