Explore our collection of industry reports, contributed by IPTF members, showcasing expert insights, emerging trends, and in-depth analysis on income protection. These reports provide valuable knowledge for advisers, insurers, and industry professionals who want to stay informed and strengthen their understanding of the protection market.
MetLife – Everyday Risk Report
September 2025
The Everyday Risk Report takes a comprehensive look at everyday accidents and illnesses, and how to fill the gap in cover for those affected. So you can help clients say yes to living life more confidently, with simple, affordable protection.
The Protection Platform – Protection Platform Pulse Report
May 2025
The Protection Platform Pulse is The Protection Platforms first ever annual report, which aims to offer a unique snapshot of the life and protection insurance activity across the Protection Platform in 2024.
LV= – Reaching Resilience, Volume 3
January 2025
In Volume 3 of the LV= Reaching Resilience report, you can find out what working people plan to fall back on if they lost their income, what their worries are for their future and how they currently view protection. LV= also explore how this differs for core client types including self-employed, first-time buyers and parents, and re-examined some underserved markets.
Scottish Widows – The Income Protection Gender Gap
March 2025
In their Income Protection Gender Gap report, Scottish Widow’s research delves into women’s awareness and attitudes towards income protection, underlining a need for tailored communication and support to boost female uptake.
Cirencester Friendly – Time off work due to illness or injury
November 2024
A new survey from income protection specialist Cirencester Friendly reveals just how common it is for people to have to take time off work due to accidents or ill health. More than a quarter of those surveyed said they had to take a month or more off work. Read the article to find out how you can showcase the importance of income protection.
Pacific Life Re – Beneath the Surface Report
May 2024
Beneath The Surface is an annual report produced by Pacific Life Re using in-depth consumer research and market expertise to explore important questions facing the protection market in the UK and Ireland.
LV= – Reaching Resilience, Volume 2
February 2024
Reaching Resilience is all about unpacking viewpoints from workers and these core groups to provide actionable insights and help you have more effective conversations about protection.
