A common misconception about protection insurance is that you don’t need it unless you have a mortgage and children.
So prevalent is this myth, in fact, that less than 20% of tenants have insurance in place (whether individually or through work) that would cover their rent if their income stopped1. And yet 45% of them would be unable to afford more than a month’s rent if this happened2.
The importance of preparation
The COVID-19 pandemic has served as a harsh reminder that events can hit us financially when we least expect it.
So, while you may see life or income protection insurance as yet another monthly expense on top of your already crowded budget, it really is worth the spend and is often much cheaper than people think. In fact, a 2018 study revealed that people overestimate the cost of life insurance by nearly 200%!3
Think ‘what if?’
What if something happened to you tomorrow and you couldn’t work for a couple of months? Or if you died?
Could your family cover the rent and bills? And how long for? If the answer to these questions is ‘no’ or ‘not long’, then some form of protection insurance is likely an excellent idea for you.
For advice on the best protection policy for you, please do get in touch.
As with all insurance policies, conditions and exclusions will apply
1Hymans Robertson, 2019, 2Shelter, 2019, 3Drewberry Insurance, 2018
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