Support services firm SimplyBiz is holding a dedicated 'protection awareness week' for advisers after it found "the protection gap is as much of a problem now as it has ever been".
The group will provide online material and training as well as host 12 specialist events across the UK between 8 July and 18 September. SimplyBiz Mortgages head of business development Makayla Everitt said a recent survey had shown only 4% of the population have income protection, 7% have critical illness cover and 23% have life insurance. "I'm sure that most of those in the financial services profession find those figures as frighteningly low as I do, and understand why it is so vital to try and help clients understand the importance of protection cover for them and their family," sh...
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