Vaping and smoking habits are on the rise, with 44% more people declaring they smoke or vape on their life insurance policy since 2019, according to life insurance experts Confused.com.
Its recent study found that one in four vapers plan to switch to refillable devices after the disposable vape ban comes into force on Sunday (1 June).
However, it could prompt one in five vapers to revert to smoking, it revealed.
Two-in-five said they would quit vaping from Sunday and one in five claimed they would use nicotine products to help them give up.
From its research, over half of vapers said they spend up to £20 per week on disposables.
In terms of quitting support, around two in five said what’s currently available is adequate and one in four weren’t aware that support exists at all.
“It’s refreshing to see that many people who vape are using the ban as a springboard to try to quit for good. Particularly with the financial and health implications of maintaining the habit. We’ve had a significant increase in smokers’ policies for life insurance, which are extremely important for family security and future prospects,” said Tom Vaughan, life insurance expert at Confused.com.
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