The challenges of writing high net worth life insurance’ in COVER Magazine by Ken Maxwell

Our Director, Ken Maxwell, recently spoke with COVER Magazine about the challenges of writing high net worth life insurance. COVER is the leading industry publication for life protection and health insurance, providing expert news, opinions, and analysis. Ken offered a real-life example of one of our clients who was seeking more than £20 million in cover and the obstacles they faced in doing so. He also explored how the traditional process often doesn’t work for HNW clients and outlined a more personal and efficient approach to HNW life insurance. Read the article here https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4048858/challenges-writing-net-worth-life-insurance
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