Mental Health Awareness Week Raises Protection Questions
Mental Health Awareness Week is a useful moment to challenge the assumption that a mental-health history automatically prevents someone obtaining life insurance.
Life Insurance Claims Data Shows Why Disclosure Still Matters
Claims reporting from insurers and the protection industry provides reassurance, while also highlighting the importance of accurate applications.
Workplace Death-in-Service Cover Can Leave Hidden Gaps
Renewed attention on workplace benefits highlights a common protection mistake: assuming death-in-service cover is identical to personal life insurance.
Easter Registration Effects Show the Limits of Weekly Death Figures
The latest ONS mortality release is affected by Easter registration patterns, demonstrating why a single week should never be treated as a personal risk signal.
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Two Thirds Face Barriers When Considering Life Insurance
Research reported in the protection market suggests around six in ten adults encounter at least one barrier when considering life insurance.
New Tax Year Is a Timely Prompt to Review Family Protection
As households organise finances for the new tax year, existing life cover deserves the same measured review as savings, pensions and tax allowances.
FCA Protection-Gap Review Reaches Consultation Deadline
The FCA’s call for feedback on barriers to protection closes at the end of March, putting affordability, distribution and consumer understanding under scrutiny.
Inheritance-Tax Concerns Drive Fresh Interest in Life Insurance
Reports of rising demand for life insurance linked to inheritance-tax planning highlight the difference between family protection and estate-planning cover.