Nauman Shafiq

Can the right protection help you become more financially resilient?

Have you heard of the ‘protection gap’? You probably know someone who’s fallen into it.

Most of us know to get travel or pet insurance, or even just insure our mobile phone. But when it comes to really big life events, cover can easily get overlooked – causing a gap.

Far too many people aren’t properly protected against life-changing events, like losing their job or not being able to work because they’ve fallen ill. Which means that when these things do happen, they can have a much bigger impact than they need to.

Luckily, cover like income protection and critical illness can help people become more financially resilient. So, if you do have a financial shock, it doesn’t have to turn everything upside down. And it can be surprisingly simple and affordable.

If you’ve had a big milestone recently, or a change in your circumstances, it might be the right time to relook at your protection needs.

Reach out to me and I’ll be happy to help.

I chose this job because nothing makes me happier than helping people achieve their goals. I worked in insurance for eight years, where I learned all about risk and why it's crucial to plan for the unexpected. I started this job talking directly to customers and later worked on analysing risks behind the scenes. This taught me to be careful, to explain things clearly, and to always do what is best for my client. This is the most important rule in my work.

I am qualified to advise on pensions, investments, and financial protection, and I always keep my knowledge fresh. My way of working is simple and based on three promises:

1. Clarity: I will explain everything in simple terms, without confusing jargon.
2. Teamwork: We will build your financial plan together, based on what you and your family want for the future.
3. Trust: I aim to be your financial adviser for life, helping you through all of life's big changes.

In my own life, I've faced challenges that taught me the power of resilience, planning, and a positive attitude. I've learned that focusing on solutions is how you make dreams come true. This has made me a supportive person, and I aim to be someone you can always trust and feel comfortable talking to. Outside of work, I love kickboxing for its discipline and playing badminton with my family. These hobbies keep me balanced.

An interesting fact to end with is that I can complete a Rubiks Cube in under 2 minutes.