AFM becomes associate member of IPTF

Adam Saville
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The Association of Financial Mutuals (AFM) joins Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) as associate member

AFM chief executive, Martin Shaw said: "We're very excited about becoming involved in the work of the IPTF, as over the years they have done more than anyone else to keep income protection on the radar. With many mutuals offering income protection, often with unique product features and to niche audiences, we are optimistic that messages about the value and relevance of income protection can build further on recent growth in demand for the product." IPTF co-chair, Roy McLoughlin added: "The mutual and friendly societies were in many ways the pioneers of income protection, so we welcome t...

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