Johnny Timpson: Challenging the status quo

'Too many disabled customers are unable to find cover'

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Protection specialist and DWP disability champion explores how industry collaboration can improve access to insurance

Nearly 14 million people in the UK are living with a disability. With a spending power of almost £250 billion, the disabled community represents a significant segment of consumers. And yet despite this, too many disabled customers are unable to find insurance cover which suits their needs and is affordable, leaving them at a significant disadvantage regarding their long-term financial security. In fact, research from the disability charity Scope has found that 26% of disabled adults say they have been charged more for insurance or denied cover altogether because of their impairment or...

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