Its report showed that 65% of single female homeowners aged 55 to 70 will have retirement income below the Pensions UK moderate living standard, yet hold on average £225,000 in housing wealth.
The latest 'Trust in PMI' Index, based on polling of more than 10,000 PMI customers, found trust levels edged down by just 0.11% since Autumn 2025.
Speaking on the Fairer Finance podcast, Nikhil Rathi said the regulator is moving to a more outcomes-based model, stating: "not every problem is going to be solved quickly by doing big interventions, more rules, bans, guidance."
The Autumn 2025 Trust in Private Medical Insurance Index revealed that trust has risen by 0.71% since Spring 2025.
James Daley, managing director of Fairer Finance, said: “He will be a true asset to our Consumer Advisory Board."
Principality Building Society has received two gold awards from Fairer Finance for excellence in its savings and mortgage services.
Research from Fairer Finance for the Equity Release Council found that 51% of households aged 60 and over could have a better and longer retirement by using equity release.
Fairer Finance tracked word counts across the sector, with travel insurance policy documents averaging 22,666 words.
Brichet steps into the role with a distinguished track record in senior finance positions across major international firms.
The index showed trust went up in the youngest (18 to 30) and oldest (65 plus) groups in spring 2025, but fell for those aged 31 to 64.
Research found almost one in four people now used digital, DIY or non-professional methods to make their wills.
The study predicted that over half (51%) of UK households would need to use their property wealth to cover living costs in later life.