Single-insurer models present challenge for insuring real lives: LifeSearch

Consumers need products tailored to health or personal circumstances

Cameron Roberts
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Single-insurer models may lead consumers to believe protection is not available to them, according to broker, LifeSearch.

The findings are based on its research of 2,000 UK adults, dubbed Distribution Redefined. The research showed that 66% of consumers said it is important to have life insurance recommendations tailored to their health or personal circumstances when buying through a bank, building society or high-street retailer. The findings also showed that 56% of respondents did not want a one-size-fits-all approach to an insurance product. LifeSearch said that in 2025, 25% of customers it secured life insurance for were offered terms that differed from standard cover. Debbie Kennedy, CEO, Life...

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