Tom Baigrie News Today

In his first article of the year for Professional Adviser Kevin Carr explores the protection portal paradox...

The perennial battle between price and value often results in consumers ending up worse off despite the benefit of advice. We recently met with the Financial Ombudsman Service to discuss this trade-off.

As rates soar, seeking the right mortgage advice is more important than ever

We have been calling for broadband providers to rein in their above-inflation, mid-contract price hikes. We plead again.

A charity gig to raise money for Ukrainian refugees one year after Russia's invasion of the country is estimated to have raised over £45,000.

Rock for Ukraine, the financial services gig aiming to raise awareness and funds for UK registered charity Refugee Support Europe has announced the initial sponsors.

“It will have to be a whistlestop because it is a long one,” says LifeSearch chief executive Debbie Kennedy as she responds to my question about her career journey.

Read the digital issue in full here  Cover feature The Aviva-Succession deal is a sign the sector is in for a period of intense consolidation, says Lois Vallely Editor’s view If the acquisition of Succession goes ahead as expected, will Aviva have its eye on other firms? Asks Katey Pigden Leaders Diversity à la

LifeSearch has called on the protection market to shake up its act and is worried about shortcomings in the Consumer Duty.

The protection sector has made some strides this year. It has reacted well to the Covid pandemic and the successful government vaccination programme.