Dave Tindall selected for Income Protection Task Force “7 Advisers” programme

Dave Tindall, Founder and Mortgage & Protection Adviser at DLi Mortgages, has been selected as one of just seven advisers nationwide to take part in the Income Protection Task Force’s (IPTF) “7 Advisers” programme.

This initiative brings together a small group of advisers from across the UK who are actively engaged in promoting and advising on income protection, with the aim of improving awareness, accessibility, and client outcomes across the industry.

Recognising the importance of Income Protection

The Income Protection Task Force plays a key role in highlighting the importance of protecting clients’ incomes, something that remains significantly underutilised despite its critical role in financial planning.

Dave has long been an advocate for ensuring clients fully understand the risks of being unable to work due to illness or injury.

“People are generally very good at protecting assets like their home or arranging life cover,” Dave explains. “But far fewer properly consider what would happen if their income stopped. In reality, income underpins everything else and is the most likely thing to be impacted prior to retirement age.”

Contributing frontline insight

As part of the programme, Dave will work alongside six other advisers to share real-world experiences from the frontline of client advice. This includes highlighting common challenges, misconceptions, and opportunities to improve how income protection is positioned and discussed.

The programme is designed to ensure that the voices of practising advisers, those working directly with clients every day, help shape the wider industry conversation.

“This is about bringing practical, real-life insight into the discussion,” says Dave. “What clients actually think, where they hesitate, and what helps them make informed decisions.”

A commitment to better client outcomes

Dave’s selection reflects his ongoing commitment to delivering clear, meaningful protection advice rather than treating it as a secondary or “tick-box” exercise.

Through his involvement in the programme, he aims to further strengthen his approach and continue improving outcomes for clients.

“For me, protection advice should never be an afterthought,” Dave adds. “If your income stops, everything else is at risk. Helping clients understand that properly is a big part of what we do.”

Looking ahead

Participation in the IPTF “7 Advisers” programme will provide valuable insight into industry developments, best practices, and evolving client needs, benefits that will ultimately feed directly into the advice Dave provides.

As the programme progresses, Dave will be sharing further thoughts and observations on income protection and the role it plays in long-term financial security.

For clients and prospective clients alike, the message remains consistent: understanding and protecting income is one of the most important steps in any financial plan.

For more information about income protection or to review your existing cover, feel free to get in touch.