IPTF launches ASU Matrix

Protecting more underserved clients

Cameron Roberts
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The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has launched its Accident, Sickness and Unemployment (ASU) Matrix to support advisers in writing more ASU business.

The IPTF introduced ASU to its portfolio in February this year, its Matrix aims to offer a comparison of ASU providers; access to product information; and ability to quote, apply or refer ASU business. Upon launch, the Matrix includes details on products including Income Bee, Keystone, National Assurance and Realm Protection. The association said that ASU has generated "significant interest" as an alternative to traditional income protection (IP) and as a way to increase financial inclusivity. The IPTF hosted a webinar alongside MetLife and National Friendly earlier this year, the ...

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