Chair of the Protection Distributors Group (PDG) Emma Thomson responds to the FCA’s Pure Protection Market Study interim report.

Ben will lead a newly combined sales and marketing unit.

The feature aims to increase policy transparency and speed.

The Protection Distributors Group has revealed new appointments as several members step down.

Its new parent company has decided to close the protection offering to new business.

58% of adults do not hold a pure protection product even though many could benefit from them.

Alongside Phil’s appointment, Jemma Colley has been appointed as national account manager.

Healthcare benefits are becoming an increasingly integral part of benefits packages as pressure on the NHS continues to rise.

More than half (53%) of adults with physical or mental health conditions say they don’t save in case they are unable to work for a period of time.

Alan will work closely with advisers to help embed best practice, improve customer outcomes and support high-quality protection advice.