Income Protection

Disabled people living in residential care will continue to have their additional mobility needs met, the Government has announced.

IFAs will now be able to compare, quote, and apply for LV='s budget income protection (IP) product through the Avelo Exchange.

Pacific Life Re has re-opened the debate surrounding need for protection to be made compulsory in some capacity after the government unveiled its mortgage indemnity guarantee scheme.

The government seems likely to be forced into a u-turn over its decision to cut the mobility component of disability living allowance (DLA).

Better communication throughout the Employment Support Allowance (ESA) system and an audit of decision makers' rulings have been recommended by an independent review.

Unum has completed the roll-out of its fully electronic income protection (IP) application and underwriting process that means the vast majority of cases will be processed on the spot.

People should collect Employment Support allowance (ESA) after a Work Capability Assessment (WCA) the Sickness Absence Review has concluded.

Leaving work due to illness and injury is as damaging as becoming unemployed, and can damage spouses income too, according to new research.

Living on statutory sick pay (SSP) for just three months would result in significant financial hardship for the majority of UK workers and could even force some to move home, according to new research.

This week: More publicity for income protection, the problem with investing in gilts and why mothers really do matter when it comes to pensions.