Interest in financial advice, protection up due to pandemic

Zurich research

John Brazier
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Around one in five people in UK considering financial advice or taking protection cover due to Covid-19

According to Zurich's research, conducted in May this year, the pandemic has caused people to revaluate how they manage and spend their money, with a greater focus on saving, being more mindful of spending and preparing for the unforeseen. While 51% are now prioristing savings to prepare for unexpected events or loss of income, around one-third (32%) are taking action by increasing the amount they are setting aside. Meanwhile, around one in five people (19%) are considering seeking professional advice on their finances, with the same percentage of people thinking about taking out prot...

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