underwriting

He will start the post as director of underwriting and claims for VitalityLife in June

How underwriting can help simplify the sales journey

Income protection decline leaving customers at risk of limited payment policies

Previously she was managing director of global risk solutions, UK & international, for RSA

Online application journey using reflexive questions for advisers and customers

Personal life insurance and critical illness products now available to advisers via online application service

Munich Re's alternative solution to speed up the life application process without compromising underwriting credibility

Technology and customer expectations have moved on, but has the industry? Suzanne Clarkson investigates…

Peace of mind is still motivating factor for those buying protection, however automated post-purchase operations can help provide this while unlocking growth, research by Munich Re has suggested.

Canada Life's 'click-and-buy' process for individual protection is bringing life applications closer to those for motor and home insurance. We talk to Jon Ford, the firm's director of individual protection, about bridging the protection gap.