News.

• Search interest in “income protection” has increased by 30% compared with the preceding year
• Nearly one in five UK adults have recently taken at least four weeks off work due to illness, injury or mental health

Advisers are increasingly recognising the role that financial protection plays during periods of vulnerability, particularly where clients may be at risk of economic abuse. In The Exeter’s October 2025 adviser survey, more than half (54%) reported that they believe financial abuse is becoming more prominent among insurance clients.