Unspoken stigma to national news a spotlight on mental health and access to insurance

Never before have we either known so much about our health or been able to talk so openly about our health. Historical taboos over mental health are .. Read more being broken down with moves in the NHS, in the workplace, within families, and in insurance to ensure mental health is given equal treatment to physical health. The insurance industry has made good progress in improving access to insurance for individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions. It is a positive sign that the majority of people who disclose a mental health condition are able to find affordable insurance cover. On top of this, the industry is continuing to improve its approaches to support those with mental health conditions. Join us as we explore how health, protection and travel insurers are supporting customers who disclose mental health conditions, reflecting on the good work that has been done but also examining where we can continue to raise the bar. Charlotte Clark CBE has been appointed as Director of Regulation at the ABI, replacing Hugh Savill who is retiring at the end of the year.