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Further product flexibility a must – The Syndicate

Cover | 19 Jan 2012 | 15:37

The need for a greater degree of product flexibility has been highlighted by research from The Syndicate.

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Benefit shortfalls key for consumers - Syndicate

Consumers increasingly appreciate the need for protection insurance when they are told about the limitations of state benefits, new research has found.

Cover | 18 Jan 2012 | 16:24
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The Syndicate up and running

The first report from new industry research body, The Syndicate is focusing on consumer behaviour and self-image in a protection setting.

Cover | 18 Jan 2012 | 16:16

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Regional differences in financial decision making – The Syndicate

UK men and women are equal on financial product decisions in the UK, but there are stark regional differences, a new research partnership has found.

Cover | 14 Oct 2011 | 15:11
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Reinsurance - Look before you leap

The term ‘avocational’ describes activities taken up outside one’s regular work or profession. Asking life and health insurance applicants whether they participate or plan to participate in hazardous sports, for example, is standard practice.

Cover | 04 Aug 2011 | 17:07
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Consumers more aware of need for protection

Consumers are more concerned about protecting their family since the financial downturn, research suggests.

Cover | 20 Jun 2011 | 16:07

Putting all the pieces together

Kirsteen Grant looks at simple products as a key piece in the puzzle to help providers raise consumer awareness

Cover | 13 Apr 2011 | 14:30
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Your cheating heart

Heart attacks normally mean huge critical illness ratings, Julie Hopkins looks into new and existing medical research of this condition

Cover | 01 Nov 2010 | 09:00

Standing the test of time

Various types of exclusions are found in life and health insurance policies. James Shattock explains why they exist and that discounts for underwriting exclusions are now here to stay

Cover | 13 Sep 2010 | 14:46
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The case for partial payments

Julie Hopkins considers the case for adding partial benefit payment for DCIS treated with mastectomy and asks whether coverage could be extended to all DCIS diagnoses resulting in surgery

Cover | 09 Aug 2010 | 14:43

Market Views

The Government’s new Fit Notes are intended to encourage a dialogue between the employer and employee to identify ways the employee can be supported back to work. Is this system an adequate solution, and can the Group Income Protection (GIP) market benefit from it?

Cover | 13 May 2010 | 16:41

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