The addition of Guardian’s income protection (IP) makes its full suite of protection products available on UnderwriteMe's platform. 

New survey data from The Exeter shows that affordability and product quality have both grown in importance over the last year.

This is despite the reveal that over four in ten Britons believe they hold sufficient cover.

Underwriting delays are revealed as the main barrier to writing more protection, while advisers expect life insurance sales to increase.

New data from The Exeter shows that advisers are more confident than last year, while rising business costs have become a bigger issue.

Early findings in the second edition of CIExpert’s annual research highlight significant shifts in how advisers recommend Critical Illness Cover (CIC).

The mutual society has unveiled its '200 Years Together' initiative, with activities centring on its relationship with advisers.

Andy Philo stresses the importance of "a united effort" around financial education in the protection industry, as Vitality looks towards Inside Track 2026.