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The need for a greater degree of product flexibility has been highlighted by research from The Syndicate.
Consumers increasingly appreciate the need for protection insurance when they are told about the limitations of state benefits, new research has found.
The first report from new industry research body, The Syndicate is focusing on consumer behaviour and self-image in a protection setting.
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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.
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.
Consumers are more concerned about protecting their family since the financial downturn, research suggests.
Kirsteen Grant looks at simple products as a key piece in the puzzle to help providers raise consumer awareness
Heart attacks normally mean huge critical illness ratings, Julie Hopkins looks into new and existing medical research of this condition
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
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
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?
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