LifeSearch has announced the shortlist for its annual protection awards.
The winners will be announced on the 4th of March 2015.
Emma Thomson, life office relationship director at LifeSearch said: "Our annual awards are voted for by our expert teams to recognise achievements by insurers and journalists to help get more families protected.
"We're very proud this event has become so highly valued across the protection industry. Congratulations to all those shortlisted and we look forward to announcing the winners."
Best Service Team (New Customers)
Ageas
Aviva
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Best Provider for Existing Customers
Ageas
Friends life
Vitality life
Best Critical Illness Provider
Friends Life
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Vitality Life
Best Income Protection Provider
British Friendly
Friends Life
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Most Improved Provider
Aegon
Beagle Street
Friends life
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Best E-Commerce Provider
Ageas
Legal & General
Best New Initiative
Beagle Street
Friends Life
Old Mutual Wealth
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Best Sales Material
Bright Grey
Exeter Family Friendly
Legal & General
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Best Underwriting Team
Ageas
Aviva
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Zurich
Best Individual Impact
Charlotte Rogers (LV=)
Dan Phillips (VitalityLife)
Graham Taylor (LV=)
Jonathan Watts (Friends Life)
Natalie Summerson (Aviva)
Stephen Prandstatter (Bright Grey)
The Nick Crossman Award for Best PR & Marketing:
Aviva
Beagle Street
VitalityLife
Best Protection Leader
Herschel Mayers (VitalityLife)
Ian Jefferies (Old Mutual Wealth)
Jeremy Moll (Beagle Street)
Best Overall
Ageas
Friends life
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