IHT

Firms urged to build 'fit-for-purpose' processes amid FCA bereavement review

Regulation

Firms urged to build 'fit-for-purpose' processes amid FCA bereavement review

Financial advice firms ‘lack a clear service strategy for bereaved clients'

19 May 2026 • 5 min read

The COVER Review: Employer NICs, tax and provider updates

Insurer

The COVER Review: Employer NICs, tax and provider updates

Week commencing 20 April 2026

24 April 2026 • 1 min read

IHT receipts hit £8.5bn

Regulation

IHT receipts hit £8.5bn

Follows prolonged freeze on IHT thresholds

23 April 2026 • 3 min read

Zurich adds tools for IHT and life insurance advice

Insurer

Zurich adds tools for IHT and life insurance advice

Private client services

21 April 2026 • 2 min read

The COVER Review: Probate, customer vulnerability and education

Individual Protection

The COVER Review: Probate, customer vulnerability and education

Week commencing 6 April 2026

10 April 2026 • 1 min read

Probate cases taking nearly two years rise by 131%

Individual Protection

Probate cases taking nearly two years rise by 131%

Increased risk of interest accruing on IHT

07 April 2026 • 2 min read

IHT receipts hit £7.7bn with record year expected

Regulation

IHT receipts hit £7.7bn with record year expected

Up £100m from the same period the prior year

20 March 2026 • 3 min read

Government confirms standalone death-in-service benefits exempt from IHT changes

Regulation

Government confirms standalone death-in-service benefits exempt from IHT changes

"The draft clause was nonsensical"

17 March 2026 • 3 min read

The COVER Review: Spring Statement 2026, provider claims and a new market study

Regulation

The COVER Review: Spring Statement 2026, provider claims and a new market study

Week commencing 2 March 2026

06 March 2026 • 1 min read

Royal London protection new business sales rise 17% in 2025

Insurer

Royal London protection new business sales rise 17% in 2025

£771m paid in protection claims

06 March 2026 • 2 min read

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