Skipton Building Society has formed a strategic partnership with LifeSearch, marking its move from a single-tie arrangement to a broker model.

The partnership is set to provide Skipton’s members with greater choice, better access to the wider market, and specialist tailored life insurance advice.

Skipton’s members will receive advice throughout their protection journey with access to life insurance, critical illness and income protection products from insurers and specialist providers.

LifeSearch’s team of over 280 advisers will provide tailored recommendations to help them find the right cover for their circumstances.

LifeSearch chief executive Debbie Kennedy says: “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering greater value and better outcomes for customers. By supporting Skipton Building Society in its move to a broker model, we’re empowering members with specialist protection advice and wider market access so they can make confident decisions about the cover that’s right for them.”

Skipton Building Society head of savings and partnerships Alex Sitara adds: “Partnering with LifeSearch is an important step in giving our members more choice, better value and the confidence that they’re getting the right protection for their circumstances.2

“Moving to a broker model means our members can access expert, unbiased advice and a wider range of products from across the market – all while receiving the same trusted service they expect from Skipton.”