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Experts warn workplace life insurance may fall short of average mortgage
With 53% of people in the UK having life insurance, according to a Post Office survey in 2022, experts are revealing they…
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Government urged to change LISA rules to help first-time buyers
Ahead of the government’s Autumn Budget, OneFamily is continuing its campaign for changes to the Lifetime ISA (LISA) to better support first-time…
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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 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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Santander reduces residential fixed mortgage rates and introduces new large loan products
Santander has announced that from Tuesday 11 November, it is reducing its residential fixed rates across its New Business and Product Transfer ranges by up to 0.14%. The move marks the second time the lender…
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Is a rental property up to the decent home standard? 5 criteria to guide landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act had its royal assent at the end of October and has brought big changes to both renters and…
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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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One in five first-time buyers seeking max 60% LTV mortgages
While higher loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages dominate first-time buyer demand a significant minority are seeking sub-60% LTV deals, fresh data from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk can reveal. At…
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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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