Fortis Life Insurance

Updated: Every six months. Details correct at the time of publication - March, 2011.

Ageas Protect is the dedicated Life Protection arm of Ageas in the UK. Launched in July 2008 as Fortis Life, we have brought to market a leading e-business proposition and innovative new products, and now provide cover for over 120,000 customers.

Our business was built from the ground up with fast, simple systems that put the adviser in control. Our self service approach is designed to improve confidence, lower costs and ensure the sales process is as quick and efficient as possible.

• No ongoing duty of disclosure
• No wet signatures
• Real time updates on pending applications
• Immediate statement of terms and an explanation if non-standard
• On risk – then and there – in as little as 14 questions
• Commission paid weekly
• Ability to change details online, even after cover starts

We have received the following industry recognition:

• ‘Best underwriting team’, ‘Best e-commerce provider’ and
• ‘Best overall protection provider’ LifeSearch Awards 2011
• ‘The Technology Award’ British Insurance Awards 2010
• EEE-rated Term Assurance, Critical Illness cover, Income Protection and Menu Protection for YourLife Plan, F&TRC 2010
• 5-star Critical Illness cover and Income Protection, Defaqto 2011
• ‘Innovation of the year’ for Real Life Cover, Protection Review 2009
• ‘Best protection newcomer’ 2009, F&TRC

About Ageas

Ageas is a leading provider of award-winning Personal and Commercial Lines insurance solutions and Life Protection insurance in the UK. Our products are distributed through a range of channels including brokers, IFAs, intermediaries, affinity partners and the Internet, as well as various wholly or majority-owned companies (RIAS, Ageas Insurance Solutions, Kwik-Fit Insurance Services, Tesco Underwriting, Affinity Solutions, Text2Insure and InsureTECH Systems). See www.ageas-uk.co.uk for further information about our businesses.

Quick facts:

• Ageas consists of nine businesses
• Provider of general and life insurance solutions
• Insuring in the region of 7.6 million customers 2009 year end Gross Written Premiums reported at £805m
• Award-winning propositions
• Over 4,000 employees in the UK (at 31/08/10)