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ASU policy for financial services?

I've been meaning to take out ASU cover for the past few months and never got round to it, and now I'm having all sorts of problems due to the recent goings on in the FS sector. However, as an insurance broker (don't deal in ASU unfortunately), my job is secure, but still I can't find an ASU policy due to my profession.

Does anyone know anyone who can offer it for someone in Financial Services?

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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,244 Forumite
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    However, as an insurance broker (don't deal in ASU unfortunately)

    Can guess. It stopped being called ASU earlier in the year ;)

    are you self employed or employed?
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • dunstonh wrote: »
    Can guess. It stopped being called ASU earlier in the year ;)

    are you self employed or employed?

    Employed. Even my mortgage broker was still referring to it as ASU only a month ago.
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,244 Forumite
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    Even my mortgage broker was still referring to it as ASU only a month ago.

    You know what its like, you call it something for years and then the Govt/FSA decide to give it a new name. Everyone still uses the old.

    As you are employed then you you shouldnt have a problem getting "ASU" in financial services.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • Every website I try won't quote me on the unemployment side of things due to occupation though.
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,244 Forumite
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    Every website I try won't quote me on the unemployment side of things due to occupation though.

    If you know an IFA, get them to do it. I just checked a couple of IFA quote portals and they were fine with financial services. The internet quote sites tend to cherry pick. Plus their products are often lower quality as well. So, it may be a blessing in disguise).
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
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