The inaugural meeting of the Access to Insurance Working Group at the Department for Work & Pensions was chaired by disability champion for insurance sector Johnny Timpson on 21 September.
The existence of the group was publicly announced by Timpson at the COVER Summit on 4 October and Professional Adviser's sisater brand has now revealed full details of the organisation. Committed to improving access to insurance, and specifically protection, following work undertaken by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in relation to travel insurance for disabled consumers and those with chronic health conditions, the first meeting of the group brought together various trade bodies, key industry representatives and charities. The Working Group has established work streams and set...
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