iPipeline has recorded a 29% increase in year-on-year business volumes in Q1, largely driven by increasing protection sales from mortgage brokers and IFAs.

IRESS has reported a record 50% rise in income protection sales via its transaction portal in the first quarter of 2019.

Paymentshield has launched a self-service tool on its Adviser Hub to help advisers complete details on pending policies more easily.

New adviser protection club, Auxilium Partnership, has appointed Sarah Moore as its head of proposition.

Sesame Bankhall Group and Aviva have announced a £5 million investment in new mortgage, protection and general insurance platform Acre Software.

London estate and letting agency, Portico, has launched a mortgage brokerage and protection service.

Prestige Underwriting Services has become the eighth provider to join Paymentshield's home insurance panel.

LV= is offering its Clear Home Essentials, Advanced and Complete range of products through Berkeley Alexander's panel.

GI protection specialist, Assurant Intermediary, has enhanced its broker proposition with a new instant quote system and a facility to refer clients to Assurant.

HLPartnership and Mortgage Support Network have launched a new preferred panel of two general insurance providers.