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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.

Cura Financial Services Ltd win the Quality Protection Firm Award 2014

May 16, 2014

In 2014 Cura Financial Services Ltd (the parent company of Special Risks Bureau) were nominated for Best Member Firm and Quality Protection Firm by Personal Touch Financial Services, for services to clients throughout 2013.

Life Insurance for Young Adults

May 8, 2014

Life Insurance for young adults is available with all of the main insurance providers operating within the UK.

Critical Illness Cover – Explained

April 30, 2014

Critical Illness Insurance is a financial protection policy that provides you and your family with a tax free* lump sum of money upon the diagnosis of a medical condition listed in your policy documents.

Life Insurance for Disabled People

April 25, 2014

Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover are two of the most important policies available to peopl

Relevant Life Policy: Tax Efficient Insurance for Company Directors

April 22, 2014

If you are considering a Life Insurance policy and are a Company Director, it may be worth considering a Relevant Life Insurance plan.

Partial Payments – Are They Worth It?

April 15, 2014

The last few years have seen an increase in insurers including “Partial Payments” within their Critical Illness Cover policies.

Vaping? Life Insurance for E-Cigarette Users

April 9, 2014

Following some recent changes the one insurer that offered non-smoker rates to individuals who have not used tobacco products (or e-cigarettes) within the last 12 months are no longer doing so and they now class any nicotine use as smoking.

Critical Illness Cover vs Income Protection Insurance

April 3, 2014

Many people ask me what is the difference between Critical Illness Cover and Income Protection Insurance? Are they not the same? Which should I have?

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