Positive Developments in UK ProtectionReasons to be Cheerful - 1, 2, 3
Nick KirwanHead of Health and Protection
Reason 1 – things are getting better
At the start of the CI Review…
Sustainability More sustainable definitions Reviewability guidance
Reputation & Regulation Declined Claims Reducing non-disclosure – clarity of applications and process Clarity about how products work Clarity of what’s covered and what’s not
Reason 2 – there’s more we can doNon-disclosure Treatment at the point of claim Law Commission proposals Unrelated non-disclosureTotal Permanent Disability 3% of CI claims – but 55% declined Confusion with IP One definition – many causesIncome Protection Build awareness Simplify the transaction Clarify the proposition Improve the standard of advice
Reason 3 - People Need Protection
Changes in society Trend to self-employment Reliance on two incomes “Buy now, pay later” society £27 billion savings gap £1.3 trillion debt mountainMind the gap Life cover gap – £2.3 trillion1
IP gap – £175 billion a year1
Savings < £30k2
Household income > £20k2
People with protection2
1: Swiss Re
2: Scottish Widows
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