Which? approves IP and life cover

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Which? has included life insurance and income protection (IP) on its list of the best financial products.

The consumer association previously listed IP as a preferred alternative to payment protection insurance when PPI made its worst financial products list. It described income protection as "vital if your employer doesn't cover your salary when you are sick, or you don't have a big savings pot." Which? added that life insurance is a must-have if you have dependants, saying: "It's not a pleasant thought, but, if you die young, you need to make sure your family is covered. Don't put it off either, the younger you are, the cheaper it is." It also highlighted the importance of having a c...

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