More work to be done to improve perception of protection: AMI

Annual Viewpoint report finds

John Brazier
clock • 4 min read

The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries’ (AMI) annual Viewpoint report for 2023 shows improvements in some areas for the industry in terms of client engagement with protection, but there is still much to be done when it comes to improving how the industry and advisers are perceived.

The Association's fourth annual Viewpoint report, published today (8 November) and produced in conjunction with Royal London and Legal & General, found improvements recorded in consumer attitudes toward the protection industry and advisers compared to previous years. Research conducted among 3,000 UK adults and more than 400 mortgages advisers covered areas including generational opinions towards protection, the value of advice, building trust with consumers, and engaging customers online. Subtitled The Perception Gap, the report found that one in five (22%) consumers were unable to i...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Individual Protection

Over one third of Gen Z don't see protection need for under-35s

Over one third of Gen Z don't see protection need for under-35s

Vitality research findings

Jaskeet Briah
clock 27 May 2026 • 2 min read
MetLife UK launches virtual physio

MetLife UK launches virtual physio

Available to individual protection customers

Cameron Roberts
clock 26 May 2026 • 1 min read
The COVER Review: Protection sales, fit notes and long-term care

The COVER Review: Protection sales, fit notes and long-term care

Week commencing 18 May 2026

COVER
clock 22 May 2026 • 1 min read