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Here you will find a list of useful guides written by our team, alongside our selection of the latest industry news that is relevant to you. Our staff pride themselves on providing you with the most up to date research on the insurance products that we source for you.

The PPP – Transgender

July 22, 2021

Matt and Kathryn chat about accessing insurance when someone is transgender. They discuss how underwriting has progressed and what more can be done to better the application process.

The PPP – Objection Handling

July 8, 2021

Roy McLoughlin is back with Kathryn to discuss the common objections that he hears within the pensions space, and how these seem to mirror objections to protection insurance too.

Advisers share positive life insurance stories following controversial article

July 1, 2021

Kathryn speaks to Sophie King of Professional Adviser, on the backlash among financial advisers after a recent report published in The Sunday Times.

Life cover Twitter storm shows importance of positive stories

July 1, 2021

Kathryn speaks to New Model Adviser on the importance of sharing positive stories, in the wake of a damming report published recently in The Sunday Times.

Advisers rally in support of life insurance after damning report

June 30, 2021

Cura Managing Director, Kathryn Knowles, shares her reaction to a recent newspaper report of one adviser’s experience with a product.

The PPP – Insurance Underwriting

June 30, 2021

In the first episode of season 4, Kathryn welcomes special guest, Peter Maynard from Select X, to discuss underwriting manuals.

The PPP – Rehabilitation in Practice

June 17, 2021

This week Kathryn invites special guest, Chrissy Clark from Health Claims Bureau, to talk about rehabilitation services in practice.

The PPP nominated at the Quill Podcast Awards

June 14, 2021

The Practical Protection Podcast is nominated in the Best Health Podcast category, at the 2021 Quill Podcast Awards.

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