Optimism at low level

The majority of advisers are not optimistic about the immediate future of the business protection market, according to new research from Aegon. A survey of 100 advisers revealed the majority (71%) thought there would be little or no growth in the business protection market over the next three years. In contrast, just 2% thought the market would grow substantially, 22% thought there would be a slight or substantial decrease and 5% were undecided. Stephen Crosbie, proposition development manager for individual protection at the provider, said he thought that the results showed that advise...