Under-35s 'missing protection milestones' as cost of living bites

The insurer predicts this will leave more young people unprotected as a result. Vitality asked people under 35 how the cost-of-living crisis was impacting them. Three in ten (30%) said it has already stopped them from getting on the property ladder, while a further 20% said it will stop them buying a property.  Buying a property is a usual catalyst for taking out protection, including life insurance, critical illness cover or income protection, to ensure the mortgage will still be paid in the event of death or illness. Fewer people getting a foot on the property ladder looks likely...