Why the FCA protection consultation isn't just a relief, it's a rallying call

The waiting is (almost) over. For months, the protection industry has been holding its breath. The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) interim findings from its Pure Protection Consultation have finally landed - and you can feel the market exhale. The headlines? In truth, there wasn't a dramatic one. The regulator concluded that the protection market is, by and large, operating in customers' best interests. Reassuring, yes. Not surprising for anyone who knows the deep sense of purpose that drives the people and organisations in this industry. Perhaps the real headline was what predica...