annual report
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CIExpert’s Paul Roberts explains how critical illness cover is evolving for 2025
In an upcoming special edition New Insurance and Protection episode of IFA Talk, IFA Magazine’s Meg Bratley and Sue Whitbread are joined by Paul Roberts, Propositions and…
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How CI bridges the gap between life and income protection – Scottish Widows
With survival rates improving and consumer duty driving clearer, fairer outcomes, advisers now have an opportunity to reframe CI as an integral…
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How advisers can help close the financial literacy gap by engaging young people early and focusing on five practical money essentials
Financial literacy in the UK is still patchy at best, with too many young people left to figure money out by trial…
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How advisers can strengthen financial resilience through critical illness protection – L&G
Building financial resilience isn’t just about saving for the future; it’s about being prepared for life’s unexpected turns. James Shattock, Managing Director…
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Fund manager insights| Diversification matters but, asks Aberdeen’s Gabriel Sacks, where does China fit in?
As geopolitical tensions between the US and China continue to ebb and flow, investors are once again assessing where the world’s second-largest…
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Targeted support is a great step forward, but it won’t fully eliminate the advice gap
As the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) prepares to give the green light to targeted support, the financial advice landscape is on the…
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Group critical illness cover comes of age – insight from Canada Life’s Chris Morgan
The workplace protection market is seeing renewed momentum in group critical illness (GCI) cover, as more employers look to strengthen their employee benefits…
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Why critical illness cover is a key part of holistic financial planning
For our Friday Focus this week, Mike Farrell, Protection Sales & Marketing Director at LV=, explains why protection solutions, including often-overlooked products like…
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Making critical illness cover more accessible
For this week’s Friday Focus across our New Insurance & Protection, we’re spotlighting one of the most emotionally resonant areas of protection, critical…
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Redefining protection: why critical illness deserves greater attention
When it comes to protection planning, life insurance is often front of mind, but what about the financial impact of surviving a…
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Critical illness cover: the overlooked cornerstone of financial resilience
As part of IFA Magazine’s Friday Focus this week, we look into the crucial yet often underestimated role of Critical Illness insurance. In this…
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Who’s been IFA Talk-ing this month? A roundup of our October episodes
October was once again a busy month in the IFA Talk studio, where we welcomed a host of guests to discuss the…
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Industry experts bring critical illness back into focus
In today’s evolving protection landscape, Critical Illness Cover (CIC) often takes a back seat to products like Income Protection, not because it’s less important,…
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Consumer Duty two years on: Consumer Support outcome deserves attention
In this series of articles, Chris Jones, Financial Services Director at Dynamic Planner, has been looking at the impact of Consumer Duty,…
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Daniela Silcock, Independent Pensions Consultant, explains why stability and realism matter in pensions
When it comes to pensions, the only constant seems to be change. Regulation, products, markets, everything’s in motion, and it’s no wonder…
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Why every firm needs a clear, evidence-based investment philosophy—and why it matters most when markets get stormy
At Paradigm Norton they believe that money matters, but life matters more. Money, and by extension investing, is important but you need…
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Bridging the AI trust gap: EV’s Chet Velani on why human insight remains the beating heart of financial advice
By Chet Velani, Managing Director at EV As artificial intelligence reshapes financial advice, the real differentiator won’t be speed or scale, it’ll…
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Reshaping trust and talent: how AI is redefining the insurance landscape in the UK
Written by Sarat Chand, Managing Director, UK&I, Wipro Limited The insurance industry is at a precipice of an AI-driven transformation. While the…
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Tracker funds: W1M’s Nersen Pillay highlights the illusion of diversification and the risks involved
Frequently hailed for their low costs and broad market exposure, tracker funds are a popular choice for many investors seeking passive investment…
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Budget watch – Charles Stanley’s Tom Hawkins highlights key points for advisers to think about
In the following analysis for today’s Friday Focus pre-budget feature, Tom Hawkins, Head of Intermediary Sales and Strategic Partnerships (South), Charles Stanley,…
