Case Study: Gregg's Story

“I’d spent two years trying to get a diagnosis for my foot problems”

John Brazier
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After years of experiencing debilitating problems with his feet, mortgage broker Gregg Parker was able to address the issue and discover more about other health concerns through the wellbeing services offered as part of his income protection cover.

Gregg has been a mortgage services sales manager at Connells for the past four years, looking after the Warwickshire area, having previously worked at Countrywide for around 15 years. "I took out protection insurance because I see the need for it every day through my work as a mortgage services sales manager," he explained. "I have income protection, and my partner and I took out life insurance after buying our home." When Aviva launched its health and wellbeing app in May last year, Gregg registered to discover what it could offer his clients. However, he was also experiencing a heal...

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