Young adults protect their lives after Trump trade war

YOUNGER Britons are rushing to buy life insurance as global, political and economic tensions soar, and it's Donald Trump and Russia who are making them do it.

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One in four 18 to 34-year-olds are keen to take out life cover after being spooked by today's instability, according to a new poll released by Carr Consulting.

Mark Townsend, chief executive of UK broker Reassured, has seen sales rise 20% this year as people protect their families and loved ones: "People should look to cover their main debts such as their mortgage, credit cards and any other outgoings."