Protection Insurance

Protect What Matters Most

Life insurance, critical illness cover, income protection and more. Ensure your family and mortgage are protected if the unexpected happens.

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Types of Protection

Different policies protect against different risks. Most people benefit from a combination.

Life Insurance

Pays out a lump sum if you die during the policy term. Essential for anyone with dependants or a mortgage.

  • • Level term (fixed payout)
  • • Decreasing term (mortgage cover)
  • • Whole of life

Critical Illness Cover

Pays out if you're diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer, heart attack or stroke.

  • • Standalone or combined with life
  • • Covers specified conditions
  • • Lump sum payment

Income Protection

Replaces your income if you can't work due to illness or injury. Pays monthly until you recover.

  • • Up to 60-70% of income
  • • Long-term protection
  • • Tax-free payments

Buildings & Contents

Protect your home and possessions against damage, theft and other risks.

  • • Buildings insurance
  • • Contents insurance
  • • Combined policies

Landlord Insurance

Specialist cover for buy-to-let properties including rent guarantee and legal expenses.

  • • Buildings cover for BTL
  • • Rent guarantee
  • • Legal expenses

Family Income Benefit

Pays a regular tax-free income to your family if you die, rather than a lump sum.

  • • Monthly payments
  • • Easier to budget
  • • Often more affordable

Why Protection Matters

  • Mortgage Protection
    Ensure your mortgage is paid off if you die or can't work
  • Family Security
    Provide for your loved ones if you're no longer around
  • Income Replacement
    Maintain your lifestyle if illness stops you working
  • Peace of Mind
    Know your family is protected whatever happens
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people will be unable to work due to illness before retirement age

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Protection Insurance FAQs

How much life insurance do I need?

Consider: outstanding mortgage balance, years of income replacement needed, any debts to clear, and funds for dependants' future (education, living costs). A common rule is 10x your annual salary, but a protection adviser can calculate your specific needs.

What's the difference between level and decreasing term?

Level term pays a fixed amount whenever you die during the term - good for family protection. Decreasing term pays less each year (matching a repayment mortgage balance) - cheaper and designed specifically for mortgage protection.

Do I need critical illness cover as well as life insurance?

They protect different risks. Life insurance pays when you die. Critical illness pays if you're diagnosed with a serious illness but survive. Statistics show you're more likely to be critically ill before 65 than to die. Consider both if budget allows.

What does income protection cover?

Income protection pays a monthly income (up to 60-70% of salary) if you can't work due to illness or injury. Unlike critical illness which pays once, income protection pays monthly until you recover or retire. It's the most comprehensive protection for your income.

Will my premium go up?

Most life and critical illness policies are 'guaranteed' - premiums stay fixed for the full term. Some income protection policies are 'reviewable' meaning premiums can increase. Always check whether your quote is guaranteed or reviewable.