20th August 2025

Next Intelligence has completed a broad protection panel refresh and is delighted to announce the addition of National Friendly. These important enhancements reflect the club’s continued focus on strengthening its protection proposition for members. 

The refresh is one part of Next Intelligence’s ongoing mission to create a diverse protection panel to give its members all the tools and support they need to secure the right solution for their customers every time.  

By adding National Friendly, members now benefit from a wider range of protection options. National Friendly has been around for over 150 years and is far from traditional. Its products reflect real life, not a typical rigid insurance model, and are designed for underserved groups such as gig workers, landlords, young families and freelancers.   

Gifford Clay, Head of Intermediary Sales at National Friendly said: "Joining Next Intelligence’s panel is an exciting opportunity for us to collaborate with a forward-thinking mortgage club that truly understands the needs of its members. We’re aligned in our mission to deliver high-quality protection products and outstanding service." 
 

Cat Armstrong, Mortgage Club Director at Next Intelligence said: “We’re delighted to welcome National Friendly to our refreshed protection panel. This expansion broadens the range of protection options available to our members, and we’re proud to deliver a more comprehensive solution that supports their business growth and delivers meaningful value.” 

This latest update, along with upcoming panel expansions across both protection and mortgages, highlights Next Intelligence’s ongoing commitment to its members. By continuously enhancing its proposition, the mortgage club is empowering advisers to grow their businesses and serve their clients more effectively.

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