TL;DR
Income protection - key points
Income protection helps replace part of your income if you cannot work because of illness or accident.
It can be especially important for self-employed people, families relying on one income and mortgage clients.
If you find yourself unable to work due to a serious illness or injury, income protection cover will help you pay off your bills and cover other expenses. It can provide you with a regular income until you go back to work, retire or for a period of time specified in the terms of the policy.
Why do I need income protection cover?
If you are self-employed, have a small business or work on a zero-hours contract and have family members or other people who depend on you financially, it is very important to have an insurance that protects your income. A steady flow of money is essential for a dignified and comfortable life.
Imagine a situation where you cannot work due to injury or illness. How will you cover all your living expenses, pay your mortgage or support family members financially? Income protection cover will allow you to recover and get back on your feet financially after an accident.
You can receive up to 65% of your previous gross salary until you return to work or retire. The money you receive from the policy is tax-free, so 65% of your normal salary should be completely sufficient.
You can read more about this in the article Why do I need income insurance?
What types of income protection cover are there?
An income protection insurance policy can be either long-term or short-term. It is up to you to decide for how long you will be entitled to a benefit payment.
Short-term income protection cover is designed to protect you if you are temporarily unable to work. With such a policy, payouts last for one or two years, or in some cases for five. The longer the period of cover, the higher the premiums you will have to pay.
Long-term income protection cover is usually the most expensive policy option and will guarantee you a regular income until you retire.
You can find lots of useful information about these policies on the government’s Moneyhelper website.
Take care of your safety today
It’s high time to ensure your financial security for the long term. By taking out an Income Protection Policy, you can be sure that you will not go bankrupt in the event of an accident and that you will reduce the risk of falling into debt.
We invite you to a free, non-binding consultation with our experts. We will answer all your questions and make sure that you leave the meeting satisfied.
Frequently asked questions
Does income protection cover redundancy?
Standard income protection covers inability to work due to illness or accident. Redundancy cover is different.
Can self-employed people get income protection?
Yes. It is often a very important protection for self-employed clients.
What is a deferred period?
It is the waiting period before the policy starts paying a benefit.