The pandemic has clearly highlighted the impact that unexpected events can have on our lives. Not just through loss of life but impacting people’s incomes.

Although you might have sufficient funds for the short term, longer-term, you could struggle to meet household bills.

Income protection policies are designed to pay out if you’re not able to work due to illness or injury, and, in some cases, forced unemployment.

The maximum amount you can claim is usually your net monthly earnings after tax, minus any state benefits you may receive.

Policies pay out following your chosen deferred period, typically between four and 52 weeks, and can continue until you return to work, or the policy expires at the end of a fixed period.

 

As with all insurance policies, conditions and exclusions will apply

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