Adviser network The Openwork Partnership has teamed up with Cura Financial Services to boost its protection offering.

Zurich has relaxed its life insurance underwriting following restrictions introduced last year.

Nearly 4 in 10 consumers (39%) say they are are more likely to buy protection insurance as a result of their experiences during the pandemic, particularly the impact on others.

Mental illness was the most common income protection claim for Zurich in 2020, the provider has revealed.