One of our preferred GI partners,  Uinsure has appointed Louise Apollonio as business development manager for the north following a period of significant growth for the firm. Apollonio, whose past roles have included underwriter and Key Account Manager for Mortgages PLC, previously worked at Uinsure between 2008 and 2011. She returns to the GI provider [...]

Your business clients need to think about what would happen to their business if a key employee or co-owner was diagnosed with a critical illness or passed away. It could lead to a fall in sales, a delay to product launches, a loss of customers or suppliers or loans being called in by the bank - [...]

Paymentshield is urging advisers to help them keep clients safe as we approach a seasonal peak in home security risks and property damage. You have the opportunity to demonstrate the value of your advice by helping your clients understand the ins and outs of their policies.   Winter is setting in and nights are becoming [...]

We’re delighted to launch a new range of income protection plans. Pure Protection Plus and Income One Plus are built on the strong foundations of our previous plans, but include premium savings of up to 50% as well as a number of important enhancements: Simpler More common features between products and improved interaction with state [...]

Just a reminder that our new partnership with Nuffield gyms is live (from 1st November). New and existing members are now able to sign up through a Vitality Membership at 65 Nuffield gyms. Further information is now available on Member Zone and the Nuffield website. Also, please be note that the URL for the Nuffield [...]

We don’t have a ‘call centre’. We think you’ll prefer the more personal approach – and higher level of service – from our dedicated Adviser Support Team. We work hard to inform and educate, and to help you guide your clients to make the best decisions. We provide a wide range of information, tools and [...]

People often think ‘it won’t happen to me’ – yet 50% of people know someone who’s suffered a serious illness or injury. What if your client suddenly lost their income due to an accident, long-term sickness or a critical illness? How long could they survive financially? Can they rely on the State to support them? [...]

We know it’s important to do things differently. That’s why all our protections plan come with Helping Hand  - our comprehensive support service – at no extra cost. In times of ill health, Helping Hand gives your clients access to advice and support from a personal nurse adviser - even if they never make a [...]

Yesterday Philip Hammond delivered his first (and last) Autumn statement, providing the Chancellor with an opportunity to reassure post-referendum Britain. Mr Hammond was keen to stress that the gap between government spending and projected tax receipts could be managed effectively, both now and in the future. Meanwhile, the Chancellor will replace the Autumn Statement with [...]

We are excited to announce Virgin Money’s Red Friday deals. Today, Friday 25 November, we will launch a new Intermediary Exclusive 5 Year Fixed Rate and make reductions to some existing products. These Red Friday Intermediary Exclusives are a big “Thank you” from Virgin Money for all of your support in 2016. They are only [...]