Chris Doughty - Protection Adviser

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Chris Doughty - Protection Adviser The guidance and/or information contained within this page is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the UK.

At A&R Protection Specialists, we offer honest, unbiased advice on protection for what you hold most dear in your life, providing financial peace of mind should the worst happen - Life Insurance - Critical Illness Cover - Income Protection A & R Protection Specialists, a trading style of A and R Protection Specialists Ltd is an appointed representative of HL Partnership Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. A and R Protection Specialists Ltd are registered in England and Wales Registered No: 15677835. Registered Office: Queens Court, 73 Gilkes Street, Middlesbrough, England, TS1 5EH

Call the studios, tell them to stop the search for the next James Bond……..🤣 Off to the annual BNI Durham, Teesside & N Y...
16/10/2026

Call the studios, tell them to stop the search for the next James Bond……..🤣

Off to the annual BNI Durham, Teesside & N Yorks awards gala, always a cracking night 👌🏼

16/10/2026

£0. Yes, really. 👆

My advice doesn’t cost you a penny. 💙

Here’s how it works: I’m paid commission by the provider when a policy is taken out, so you get honest, expert guidance on your mortgage and protection without paying for the conversation.

No pressure, no jargon, just clear advice on what’s right for you and your family. 💁🏼‍♂️

Got questions? Send me a message. Let’s have a chat. 📩

12/10/2026

We all put those tasks off till tomorrow, till next week, when life gets a bit quieter, but tomorrow never comes, next week never comes. Life never gets quieter. This is a real-life example of the importance of sorting out your protection NOW. Don’t put it off and suffer down the line, put that safety net in place so that it’s there to catch you when you need it.

Message me for a no-obligation chat about your protection.

Your personal protection is one of those things where you think ‘oh, I’ll get it sorted’ or ‘I’ll do it next week’ or ‘I...
12/10/2026

Your personal protection is one of those things where you think ‘oh, I’ll get it sorted’ or ‘I’ll do it next week’ or ‘I’ll do it next month’ or ‘I’ll do it when I’m not quite as busy’, but that time never seems to come. I have some availability this week as shown in the post for a quick chat about your protection needs either in person, over the phone or on a video call. We’ll get yourself and your family protected and you can tick something off your to-do list. Either drop me a message or click the calendly link below or in my bio to book an appointment and let’s get you covered. ❤️💪🏼❤️

https://calendly.com/c-doughty-aandrprotectionspecialists/30min

11/10/2026

If it’s brownies, bakes and sweet treats you’re after, I would highly recommend you give a follow…………

Your cover was right for the life you had when you set it up.But life moves.Here are six moments that mean it is time to...
08/10/2026

Your cover was right for the life you had when you set it up.

But life moves.

Here are six moments that mean it is time to look again. I have ranked them by how much each one reshapes what your household is actually exposed to.

1. Taking out a mortgage.

The single biggest financial commitment most families make. This is the moment cover stops being optional and becomes structural.

2. Having a child.

The day someone else depends on your earnings, the cost of being unable to work rises sharply. That changes the income equation for good.

3. Going self-employed.

Leaving employment removes the employer safety net entirely. Cover that was fine on a salary is almost certainly no longer enough.

4. A big salary increase or a new financial obligation.

A second property, school fees, a proper pay rise. The sum your old policy was built around no longer matches what your household actually needs.

5. A relationship change.

Marriage, a new partnership, or a separation. It alters who the policy should protect and what the right benefit level is.

6. A serious illness in the family.

Even when it affects a partner or parent rather than you, it is a sign the risk landscape has shifted.

The sequence matters.

The higher up the list you are, the more exposed your household becomes if the cover is wrong.

I work with a wide panel of providers to find the most suitable option. Honest advice you can trust, with no hidden agendas.

If any of these sound familiar, send me a message. I will walk you through what has changed and whether your current cover still fits.

No obligation. Just a chat.

08/10/2026

5am alarms hit VERY differently when it’s dark, freezing and you’re warm in bed. 🥶😂

You question your life choices for a minute…

Then you get yourself to BNI. ☕️

And suddenly you’re having conversations about business, life, family, goals and everything in between.

You’re surrounded by like-minded people who want to see each other succeed.

You laugh. You learn. You connect. You help each other.

And before you know it, you’re walking out with a spring in your step, a positive mindset and a real willingness to go and do some business. 💪🏼

That’s what I love about BNI.

It’s not just about referrals.

It’s about the people, the relationships and the energy you get from being around the right people. 🤝

Sometimes the hardest part is getting out of bed.

But you’re always glad you did.

Who are you meeting this week? If you fancy coming along to see what BNI is all about and how it could help you and your business, give me a shout!

07/10/2026

You just never know what’s round the corner. We all like to think ‘nothing will happen to me’, but guess what, it does. You could suffer an injury playing sport, doing DIY, playing with the kids, anything, and what if you can’t work for a while? Will your bills stop? Having something in place to financially protect you in that event could help you keep on top of your household bills while you recover, worth thinking about?

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Queens Court, 73 Gilkes Street
Middlesbrough
TS15EH

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