Life cover benefit amounts have increased by 7% during Q2 from the same period the year before.
In Q2 iPipelinehas achieved year-on-year new business growth of 39% through its protection sourcing solutions.
The results reflect the continuing pick-up in protection sales received from independent financial advisers (IFAs) and mortgage brokers using iPipeline’s solutions.
Ian Teague (pictured), UK group managing director at iPipeline, said: “The continued growth is testament to the close partnerships we have in place with our existing clients and that we adopt with new clients joining the journey to help drive growth in the protection market.
“Technology is continuing to evolve leaps and bounds, helping businesses to reap the benefits of streamlined and cost-efficient operations. I’m very pleased this is enabling ourprovider, network and adviser partnerships to continue working towards the vision of better protecting consumers.”
The proportion of life cover containing critical illness is currently 46%. Life cover benefit amounts have increased by 7% during Q2 from the same period the year before, and multi-benefit policies have increased year-on-year by 68%.
iPipeline’s existing clients contributed to a 16% increase in new business, with new clients including Mortgage Advice Bureau and Primis Mortgage Network, contributing to the remainder.
Brokers continue to increase protection sales year-on-year by 102%in Q2 whereasIFAs increased by 27%.
