Exeter Family Friendly, the mutual protection and healthcare insurer has announced a record month of new income protection policy sales in September. The sales figures support their growing reputation in the intermediary market.
Commenting, Head of Intermediary Sales, Mike O’ Brien said:
“We’re delighted that more and more intermediaries are supporting what we do and recognising the benefits we offer them with our range of simple and innovative protection plans.”
The sales figures for September represent an increase of nearly 10% of those achieved for September the previous year and are set in a market which is widely accepted to be declining.
O’Brien continued:
“This is a great result for us as a business and shows how we are developing, but the bigger picture is a market in a slow decline. Which is bad news for providers and intermediaries, but particularly consumers, as so few are adequately protected against the impact of ill health.”
“Ultimately, the industry needs a wake-up call and a commitment from all insurers if it is to recover and go on to reach anything like full potential. These results prove that is possible to make positive strides, but we still have a long way to go.”
The results were announced shortly after Exeter Family had been awarded the Cover Excellence Awards for the Best Individual Income Protection Provider for the 3rd time in 4 years.
Source : Exeter Family Friendly Press Release
