Majority of brokers suffer from work-related stress

Depressed businessman

Research by Ecclesiastical shows younger brokers and those working at larger national firms are most likely to be affected.

One in five brokers has thought about leaving the industry due to stress, according to research by Ecclesiastical.

Insurance Age can reveal that the majority of the 250 brokers taking part in the survey (78%) feel stressed at work, with a third of these experiencing stress at least once a week.

In addition, half of brokers said they feel anxious at work and nearly half admitted to feeling overwhelmed by work pressures.

One in five also stated that they have suffered depression related to work

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