Claims stats ‘reinforce importance of protection’

Gillian Cooper
03/07/2014
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New figures showing a steady rise in the percentage of claims paid dispels a common myth about insurance, an expert has argued.
Dougy Grant, protection director at Aegon UK, said statistics released by the Association of British Insurers this month “shatter the illusion that insurance companies don’t pay claims”.

Tips and Tricks for a British Summer

Gillian Cooper
23/06/2014
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With up to 6% cashback on your summer essentials now is the perfect time to apply for the UNISON Prepaid Plus MasterCard® card...
...and dedicate a weekend to the great outdoors!

Tenants warned: ‘Protect your finances’

Gillian Cooper
12/06/2014
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Renting rather than owning a home does not negate the need for comprehensive financial protection, experts insist.
The warning comes after a survey found just 7% of the UK’s eight million private tenants has a backup policy in place if they or a partner are suddenly unable to work. This compares to almost a third (28%) of homeowners with a mortgage.

Thumbs UP for Charity Effort

Gillian Cooper
22/05/2014
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Delegates at April's UNISON health conference have made their mark - quite literally - on our charity fundraising initiative.
We asked visitors to our UNISONProtect stand to put a purple or green thumb print on our charity tree.