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flag Mortgage Friendly Shield launched Jan. 12, 2026, offering quick, low-cost income protection for mortgage applicants.

flag National Friendly and Iress launched Mortgage Friendly Shield on January 12, 2026, offering mortgage advisers a non-underwritten income protection product via The Exchange and Xplan Mortgage platforms. flag The three-tier plan, starting at £10 monthly, provides short-term income benefits up to £2,250 per month for up to three months after accidents or sickness, with payments beginning within 14 days. flag It includes fracture cover up to £3,000, rehabilitation support of up to £1,000, and death benefits of up to £85,000 for accidents and £2,500 for natural death after a two-year waiting period. flag Policyholders gain access to 24/7 virtual GP, dental, physiotherapy, counselling, and mortgage-related legal advice through digital health services. flag The product aims to expand protection access for those excluded from traditional plans, supporting advisers in delivering comprehensive advice during mortgage consultations.

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