The Coronavirus pandemic has led to a rise in flexible retirement, with more than half (56%) of people retiring this year not planning on giving up work completely, according to new research.

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

LV= has extended its payment break and premium/cover reduction options until 31 December for protection policyholders to allow financially vulnerable clients to maintain cover if they suffer financial difficulties.

Only 15% of Britons have relied more on a financial adviser in the last year despite being more engaged with their personal finances.