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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.

Indoor Skiing & Snowboarding – Interview with The Snow Centre

October 31, 2014

Is it fair that skiing and snowboarding are viewed as sports that professionals can only really take part in due to the risks involved?

Life Insurance for New Parents

October 10, 2014

As a parent and an adviser I understand the value of protection for my family very well. I have children who are highly dependent on both my income and that of my wife.

Indoor Skydiving – Non-Extreme Sport or Preparation?

October 6, 2014

Extreme sports are not for everyone, some of us prefer to keep our feet firmly on the ground – but is there a happy medium?

Protect my Parents – Life Insurance for my Mother and Father

October 1, 2014

As an adviser I am often asked if people should consider Life Insurance for their parents.

Income Protection for Teachers

September 23, 2014

How would you cope if long term illness or injury prevented you from working and earning?

Declined Life Insurance

August 18, 2014

Do not worry, here at the Special Risks Bureau we specialise in placing cover for a wide range of medical conditions, hazardous pursuits and occupations.

Legal & General Payouts in 2013

August 8, 2014

In 2013 Legal & General paid out £505 million in protection insurance claims. This was split over:

Aviva Update their Income Protection Cover

August 7, 2014

Aviva have taken a good look at their competition for Income Protection and have made some clear changes to their product to keep up with all of the changes happening in the insurance marketplace.

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