Insurance News

ABI slam government plans to abolish life insurance tax relief

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 by mattcolley

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) have hit out at government plans to remove their current tax relief from life insurance payments

New Life Insurance rules will speed up claim payments

Thursday, May 26th, 2011 by mattcolley

New rules issued to life insurance providers will see insurers handling claims and making pay outs nearly four times quicker.

Life insurance at High Street prices cannot compete with independent advisers

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 by Fiona Coyle

Life insurance at High Street prices cannot compete with independent advisers

High Street commissions and the limited range of life insurance policies available through tied advisers mean that life cover is ‘almost always’ cheaper through an independent financial adviser, industry experts stated this week. The news comes as Nationwide confirmed it adds a 20% commission to life insurance policies it sells. Read More

Life insurance cover for medical conditions and hazardous occupations

Thursday, October 14th, 2010 by Gareth Flanagan

Life insurance cover for medical conditions and hazardous occupations

Life insurance specialist Compass has launched ‘Unusual Risk’, a policy offering life insurance cover for those with medical conditions, those working in hazardous jobs, or those who play extreme sports.
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Choosing Critical Illness Insurance – our Pocket Guide

Friday, September 24th, 2010 by Fiona Coyle

Choosing Critical Illness Insurance - our Pocket Guide

Whether you want critical illness insurance that increases with inflation, covers your children for free, or allows you to refuse an increase in premium – our team have the answers for you. Here are their highlights of the best features currently available.
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More play lotto than buy life insurance cover

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 by Fiona Coyle

More play lotto than buy life insurance cover

Most of us spend more each month on the lotto than on insuring our life and the wellbeing of our family. Only 41% of people in the UK have life insurance cover, while 68% of people play the lotto or gamble, says Aviva. The average household spends nearly £14 a month on games of chance, while the cheapest life insurance cover can cost just £5 a month.
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Key Man Insurance – needed by many, taken by few

Thursday, July 29th, 2010 by Fiona Coyle

Key Man Insurance - needed by many, taken by few

Time is running out for small businesses. Only 18% of them have key man insurance, to cover the company for temporary or permanent loss of a senior employee. Key man insurance could be used to repay a loan on which a director had given a personal guarantee, or, in a partnership, to buy out the share of a deceased partner. Read More

Life and critical illness insurance essential to protect young families

Friday, July 23rd, 2010 by Gareth Flanagan

Childcare costs for 2 children are now almost £16,000 per year. As a result, many families would struggle if one income were to be lost. The working spouse would find themselves working ‘just to pay the childminder’, but would depend on dwindling state benefits, if no life and critical illness insurance were in place.

Critical Illness Insurance Cover – for the hidden costs of ill-health

Thursday, July 8th, 2010 by Fiona Coyle

When ill-health strikes, even the short term costs can be considerable, particularly when a home must be modified for disabled use. Here are the main items of expenditure needed on day one. Critical illness insurance cover can soften the blow Read More

Hidden perks single out best life and critical illness insurance

Monday, June 28th, 2010 by Fiona Coyle

Many life and critical illness insurance policies include hidden perks that single them out as great value. Some even include your children under your insurance cover. Read More

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