The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has set forth comprehensive plans for 2025, emphasising continued growth and industry collaboration.
- The IPTF aims to build on its established initiatives such as the 7Advisers project and the Let’s Talk IP podcast while introducing new structural changes.
- A notable organisational shift includes Andrew Wibberley stepping down as co-chair, succeeded by Jo Miller as managing director and Vicky Churcher as executive director.
- The IPTF’s 2025 strategy focuses on enhancing education, fostering collaboration, and gaining insights through innovative projects.
- Key leaders anticipate significant improvements in adviser education and expanded reach to new audiences in the coming year.
The Income Protection Task Force has unveiled its strategic plans for 2025 during its annual membership presentation, aiming to bolster its impact and extend its collaborative efforts across the industry. The framework for the upcoming year builds on existing projects like the 7Advisers and the Let’s Talk IP podcast, both of which have played pivotal roles in raising awareness about income protection.
Marking a significant organisational shift, Andrew Wibberley will step down after four years, paving the way for Jo Miller to assume the roles of managing director and board chair, and Vicky Churcher stepping in as executive director and vice chair. These appointments are anticipated to bring fresh perspectives and invigorate the task force’s initiatives.
Jo Miller, the new managing director, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming challenges and opportunities, noting that the IPTF has succeeded in capturing new audiences and is poised to expand its reach through a dynamic mix of established and novel initiatives. The goal is to enhance adviser education and collaborate more effectively within the industry, thereby amplifying their message.
Andrew Wibberley reflected on the positive changes over the past four years, highlighting the shift from obligatory participation to a more eager involvement within income protection, and the resulting increase in income protection coverage. His comments underscore a period of tangible progression and set a hopeful tone for future endeavours.
The IPTF is committed to focusing on insights, education, and collaboration, indicating a strategic direction that prioritises collective growth and heightened awareness in the income protection sector. Such efforts are expected to contribute to sustained market engagement and innovation.
The IPTF’s strategic plans for 2025 reflect both continuity and innovation with leadership changes set to drive further growth.
