The most comprehensive study into the UK's critical illness & income protection market
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Our new bespoke market research study, based on the views and experiences of 10,000 consumers, alongside insights from advisers.
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Inspiring innovation in Critical Illness & Income Protection
Last Thursday we hosted the Critical Thinking 26 launch event, and what a fantastic afternoon it was.
We’re absolutely delighted with how the event went and the conversations and discussions that have continued since around the insights from the report.
A big thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the insightful discussions - both on stage and during the breaks.
You can relive some of the moments from the day and see if you can spot yourself by taking a look through our event photo album.
We hope everyone who joined us left feeling as energised and inspired as we did. The response to the event has been fantastic, and it’s been great to see so many conversations already building on the ideas and collaborations sparked on the day.
Take a look below at some of the coverage the launch received.
CIExpert publishes ‘Critical Thinking 2026′
Less than a tenth of people would use CIC payout to repay mortgage
CIExpert reveals 49% of consumers invest in IP over lack of employer sick pay
CIExpert ‘Critical Thinking 2026’ report reveals growing confusion over IP cover
Single Is Best campaign making inroads with consumers and advisers – CIExpert
Younger generations more open to paying for advanced added-value services
Advisers should overcome compliance Single Is Best objections by focusing on value
A big thank you from all the CIExpert team
A huge thanks to all our sponsors and contributors for supporting our Critical Thinking research and of course to the CIExpert team for their hard work and dedication in making this event a success. Special gratitude to all our guest speakers for creating an insightful and spirited discussion with their reactions to the findings.






































































































































































































































































































