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The Protection Platform Team
Change to Royal London’s 'Start Date' Flexibility
Royal London is introducing a significant update to its products on the Protection Platform, aimed at streamlining the application process for advisers and administrators. Users will notice a new feature on the payment page: the ability to select “TBC” (To Be Confirmed) if the exact policy start date is not yet known. This enhancement ensures that applications can still be submitted promptly, even when the start date is undecided.
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May 27, 2026
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The Protection Platform Team
Multi-Factor Authentication introduced for all users on the Protection Platform
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) will be introduced on the UnderwriteMe Platform for all users. MFA improves security by requiring both your password and a one-time code generated by an authenticator app or recovery codes.
3 min read
May 21, 2026
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Beth Southcott, Senior Marketing Executive, UnderwriteMe
Introducing Scottish Widows beneficiary nomination on the Protection Platform
We are delighted to announce that beneficiary nomination is now available for Scottish Widows policies.
2 mins
Feb 16, 2026
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Beth Southcott, Senior Marketing Executive, UnderwriteMe
Vitality's Complete Serious Illness Cover Range Now Available
📣 We are excited to announce that Vitality’s most comprehensive Serious Illness Cover 3X product is now available on the Protection Platform
2 min read
Oct 29, 2025
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Beth Southcott, Senior Marketing Executive, UnderwriteMe
October Covered With The Protection Platform
October brings three major health awareness milestones:
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Oct 9, 2025
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Beth Southcott, Senior Marketing Executive, UnderwriteMe
Weight Loss Treatments and Underwriting: What You Need to Know
Weight Loss Treatments and Underwriting: What You Need to Know
3 mins
Oct 2, 2025
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Beth Southcott, Senior Marketing Executive, UnderwriteMe
Protection Platform Innovation Summit
On the 24th of September, we hosted our first
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Sep 30, 2025
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The UnderwriteMe Team
Beneficiary Nomination vs. Trusts: What Advisers Need to Know
When it comes to ensuring life insurance payouts go to the right people, clients often assume it’s as simple as naming someone. But as advisers know, the legal and tax implications vary significantly depending on whether a trust or a beneficiary nomination is used.
2 mins
Jul 29, 2025
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Cecilia N'zaou
The Exeter Life Insurance Now Live on the Protection Platform
We’re thrilled to announce that
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Jun 17, 2025
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Beth Southcott, Senior Marketing Executive, UnderwriteMe
Reflecting on Mental Health Awareness Week: Driving Progress, Ending Stigma
As last week marked Mental Health Awareness Week, it's a timely moment to reflect on how far the industry has come in supporting mental health within protection insurance.
2 min read
May 21, 2025
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The Protection Platform Team
Insurers Trust Links available on the Protection Platform
When it comes to life cover, putting a policy in trust can be just as important as recommending the right product. It’s a powerful tool for advisers to help clients protect their loved ones while ensuring money goes where it’s meant to, quickly and tax-efficiently. But trust-related admin has traditionally added friction to an otherwise streamlined advice journey.
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May 19, 2025
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The Protection Platform Team
Vitality to Offer Child Critical Illness Cover Alongside Life: An Addition to the Protection Platform
At UnderwriteMe, we’re always looking for ways to enhance the offerings available to our advisers on the Protection Platform. We’re thrilled to announce a new development that allows advisers to add Child Critical Illness cover when purchasing Life only.
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Apr 14, 2025
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The Protection Platform Team
finova Broker integrates with the Protection Platform
In today’s fast-paced and competitive mortgage and protection sector, staying ahead of the curve with the latest tools and technology is key to delivering the best service to clients. That’s why we’re excited to announce that finova Broker has integrated with the Protection Platform, a move that promises to expand the protection sourcing options available to brokers and provide them with enhanced capabilities to better serve their clients.
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Apr 9, 2025
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The Protection Platform Team
UnderwriteMe appoints Andrew Doran as New CEO
London: 7 April 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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The Protection Platform Team
5 Things you should know about the Protection Platform
1) What makes the platform unique?
3 min read
Feb 21, 2025
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James Hetherington, Senior Development Underwriter
The Importance of Improving Medical Questionnaires in Protection
James is a Senior Development Underwriter for the Protection Platform and has been with the company since 2016. He has close to 30 years' experience in the Protection industry and has worked in underwriting for over 20 years.
2 min read
Jan 3, 2025
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The Protection Platform Team
Quilter partners with UnderwriteMe to simplify protection underwriting for advisers
London – 2nd December 2024
2 min read
Dec 2, 2024
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Cecilia N'zaou
Secure Competitive Standard Rates on the Protection Platform
Today, price is a common decision factor for consumers when choosing financial products. Given the ongoing rising costs that have impacted many households, it's no surprise that individuals are increasingly concerned about affordability - with 62% in Great Britain saying they were spending less on non-essentials because of the increasing cost of living.
3 min read
Nov 26, 2024
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Sai Emani
How our focus on ‘Buy-Now’ Decisions streamline the process for advisers
In today's fast-paced life insurance landscape, efficiency is key. While you might not be familiar with the concept of
4 min read
Oct 17, 2024
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Cecilia N'zaou
Scottish Widows Income Protection Now Available on the Protection Platform
As Income Protection Action Week (IPAW) recently concluded, the discussions around job security and financial resilience have highlighted the growing need for income protection. With 247,000 new individual income protection policies sold in 2023, a significant 16% increase from 2022, it's clear that more people are prioritising securing their financial futures.
5 min read
Oct 9, 2024

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