Discussion

In a lively debate the panel discuss the progress being made towards offering retirees the open market option when buying an annuity, as well as the different types of products now available.

My client has recently purchased a life and critical illness (CI) plan and noticed it included free child's cover, although it does have significant exclusions. She is now interested in covering her child to the same level of herself and her partner....

With the Government publicly looking to significantly cut welfare benefits spending, is it compliant with regulation for advisers to be raising clients' awareness of this and using it as a tool to increase protection sales, bearing in mind that the widows...

With interest rates still at an all-time low and increased confidence in equity markets, the UK equity income sector remains in the spotlight for investors seeking income and the possibility of capital growth.

Matthew Wood of Genesis Wealth Management has been revealed as first prize winner of the PruProtect World Cup Fantasy football competition.

The first half of 2010 saw a deluge of multi-asset fund launches.

Retirement Planner's Helen Morrissey recently chaired an online Conjecture debate on income drawdown.

Retirement Planner's Helen Morrissey also chaired an online Conjecture debate on long-term care.

What impact do you feel the change from RPI to CPI to calculate pension payments will have?

COVER readers overwhelmingly believe the current shrinkage in protection market provider numbers is a detriment to the sector.