Julianne Rothwell

Protection Consultant for Zurich, working to promote the need for Financial Protection for you and your family . All views are my own.
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Halifax reported that house prices have fallen at their fastest rate in 12 years, with an annual fall of 2.6%. This was equal to around £7,500 being wiped off the average UK house price, which was £285,932 in June, in a year.

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Average 2-year fixed rate now at highest level seen since financial crisis, reaction - https://t.co/P4s6nRgCUr via @IntermediaryUK

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The Bank of England raised interest rates by 0.5ppts to 5% at its latest meeting, as inflation came in above expectations at 8.7%. This is the 13th hike in a row and is the highest level for 15 years. Some analysts expected a smaller rise to 4.75%.

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Mindset is everything

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Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that house price growth slowed in March, rising 4.1% in the 12 months to March, compared to the 5.8% in February. Average house prices rose £11k to £285k in March compared to last year.

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The FCA said that the number of UK consumers who are struggling to meet the cost of bills and credit repayments due to the cost-of-living crisis has increased 40%, or 3.1 million, to 10.9 million from a year ago.

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The Bank of England raised interest rates to 4.5%, its twelfth consecutive time, as inflation remains stubbornly high. The increase means a further increase in mortgage payments for millions of homeowners. #mortgage #interestrates #bank

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Everything you need to know about large case underwriting https://t.co/xHFRWhVS5O

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COVER Women in Protection & Health Awards 2023: Winners revealed! https://t.co/N0F2n1YDyg via @cover_mag . Well done to our very own @Louise_Colley #zurich #inspirationalwomen

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Zurich becomes latest insurer to join CIExpert’s Insight Zone - https://t.co/a2tK1O0XRF via @IntermediaryUK

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Mortgage repayments soar by 59%, as homebuyers feel the squeeze of rates hikes - https://t.co/JLBnqgVll6 via @IntermediaryUK
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New research from Cigna Healthcare shows an “alarming link” between rising costs of living and declining health across the UK population.
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Autistic adults are wonderfully gifted people yet only 1-in-5 are in employment. Why is this talent pool being overlooked?

With the help of insights and experiences from autistic Zurich employees we explore this question here ➡️ 🔗 https://t.co/5NNSZdo7S1

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Understanding why underwriters ask certain questions and the likely outcomes can empower advisers looking to put in place a strong financial safety net for their clients. Today, we look at BMI

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How advisers can help clients going through divorce https://t.co/O6LGYMQqlf

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What the 0.25% interest rate rise means for your mortgage and savings https://t.co/eAqnneP2jc via @ThisIsMoney

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FCA figures show that new mortgages written in the three months following the Government’s mini-Budget in September was down 25%. Mortgage commitments
fell to £58.4bn between October and December, compared to £77.3bn in 2021

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The cost of living increased unexpectedly in February to 10.4%, according to ONS, with rising food costs a significant factor, following shortages last month. The Bank of England will announce its latest interest rate decision on Thursday.