Demand for CI and income protection up over a third during Covid

Research published by insurer Zurich found that since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, 29% of advisers surveyed said demand for their services had increased during the period. Demand for critical illness cover and income protection have both increased throughout the pandemic by 36% and 39% respectively, as consumers look to put safety nets in place during the global health crisis and ongoing economic uncertainties. Relationships between advisers and insurers were said to have improved during the pandemic, said 75% of advisers in the research. However, there was some opposition ...