Profile of an IP Customer: Short- and long-term income protection

The time factor

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Jo Miller, managing director, IPTF, and Warren O’Connell, head of business development - sourcing, Iress, discuss term length trends for income protection (IP).

When it comes to IP, one of the most important and often misunderstood decisions is the choice between a short-term benefit period and a full-term pay out. It's a decision that can define the level of security a client has when illness or injury strikes, yet many still underestimate the long-term impact of their choice. The 2024 market data showed encouraging news: more people are opting for full-term policies compared to 2023, particularly among younger age groups. This shift signals that advisers are having more in-depth conversations about the value of ongoing income replacement and a...

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