Some protection comparison websites are delivering better outcomes for clients than advisers, according to Kevin Carr, chief executive of Protection Review.
Zurich has seen a 4% rise in the number of income protection claims settled in favour of the claimant in the first six months of the year, paying out to 94% of cases.
Overlooking one small detail on your critical insurance policy could seriously impact your claim later on.
Life insurer Zurich UK has paid out a total of £34.5m in critical illness claims in the first half of this year, totalling 94% of claims.
Insurer Zurich has enhanced its critical illness (CI) product by introducing partial payments and a number of new conditions, following input from advisers.
Skandia has launched a critical illness (CI) product as many advisers "re-prioritise" protection following changes to retail investment advice made after the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).
A direct-to-consumer online protection provider has responded to claims that its critical illness cover is too basic, by stressing that the product will continue to develop as its simple online processes evolve.