Women failing to protect themselves despite increasing importance - Bright Grey

The Women and Protection report released by Bright Grey found that women were taking more control of household finances but neglecting to protect themselves. It found over half (53%) of working women admitted that they have no life insurance cover in place, while four in five do not hold income protection (84%), critical illness (78%) or private medical insurance (81%). This exposure is further exaggerated by figures showing that over 16% (equating to more than two million women nationally) who say they do not have a savings account. And over a third of working females (35%) say th...