Life Insurance

AXA has revised its rates for Level Life Cover, Decreasing Life Cover, Guaranteed Level Life or Earlier Critical Illness Cover and Guaranteed Decreasing Life or Earlier Critical Illness Cover.

Protection specialists LifeSearch highlight five simple ways to save money on life cover premiums.

Until 8 January, Tesco Personal Finance is offering Clubcard customers 2,000 points when they purchase Tesco Life Insurance.

Consumers looking for life assurance to protect their loved ones are being urged to assess the full cost of cover over the term of the policy when selecting the best deal.

The Post Office has announced the launch of a new product into the life market, and is offering a £100 cash back bonus to anyone taking out a policy.

From 15th October until 31st December 2007, M&S Money is offering customers 5% off premiums of its award winning life insurance when they apply online.

Legal & General, UK protection provider, is to simplify the customer application process by abolishing the requirement to notify us of any change to their health or circumstances before their policy starts.

Commenting on the launch of PruProtect, Emma Walker, head of protection at moneysupermarket.com, said: “This is a novel move for the protection market and actively encourages consumers to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Today sees the launch of PruProtect, a new protection product set to revolutionise the protection industry. PruProtect is brought to the UK market through a joint venture between Prudential UK and South African insurer, Discovery.

The Post Office today announces its launch into the life market with its new Over 50s Life Cover, available now.

Legal & General, UK protection provider, has turned to Samaritans for specialist training and advice on how to handle potentially difficult or sensitive calls with customers who are making a protection claim.

LifeSearch finds the best ways to protect against the financial loss that could be caused by Alzheimer’s disease, as part of World Alzheimer’s Day on 21 September.

HSBC is re-writing the protection rule book with the launch of its LifeChoices plan, a one-stop-shop product that incorporates four key elements of protection and strips down the underwriting process to make it easier for customers to arrange the right level of cover.

Commenting on ABI guidelines for consumers who take out protection insurance online or by phone, Emma Walker, head of protection at price comparison website moneysupermarket.com, said: “Arranging to buy protection online or by phone provides a great deal of flexibility and ease for the consumer.

The ABI (Association of British Insurers) has launched the latest initiative in its drive to increase the proportion of successful protection insurance claims.