The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has welcomed The Exeter marketing manager Shaun Ware, Aviva marketing manager Rebecca Lowe, and consultant Monica Garcia to its steering group.
The trio join existing members Setul Mehta from The Openwork Partnership and Naomi Greatorex from Heath Protection Solutions.
The changes come as Mark Jones from Legal & General and Mike Farrell from LV= came to the end of their two year terms and Sami Consulting’s Richard Walsh completed a longer spell.
The steering group will work with the executive in an oversight role, contributing to IPTF plans and holding them to account against objectives, the organisation said.
Lowe said: “I’m delighted to join the IPTF steering group to bring my experience and delivery focus to continue all the great work that has gone before and achieve even more growth of income protection in 2023.
“I’m proud to represent the passion for protection from a provider perspective and excited to learn how we can do better. I will draw on the knowledge of all my colleagues and share the valuable insight that brings.”
Ware said: “I am excited to have joined the steering committee on behalf of The Exeter and look forward to continuing the excellent work the IPTF has undertaken to increase awareness of the product.
“There’s a long way to go before income protection is the first insurance product consumers consider or before it’s discussed or signposted in every financial planning conversation.
“However, with the collective focus of IPTF members, we can continue to switch more people on to the important role the product plays in protecting UK workers.”
Garcia added: “IP is very close to my heart and within my role, I see the benefits IP brings to individuals and society, not just through the valuable financial benefit when the unthinkable happens, but also, through additional support services to help customers back on their feet and work.
“I’m truly honoured to form part of the IPTF’s steering group, and I look forward to supporting this year’s aims and beyond.”
