Income Protection is a type of insurance that pays out if you have an illness or disability that prevents you from working. You will receive payments through a regular income until you can return to work or retire.
Income Protection covers you for many different types of illnesses and disabilities, but the expectation is that you will be able to return back to work eventually. In some cases, you may not return back to work and in this case, your insurance will expire once you reach retirement age. Income Protection can pay out more than once, however, there is a cap on how much you can receive which is based on your salary.
You will also need to provide a deferred period for your policy. This period is the length of time that it will take for your policy to start paying out. At first, you will be required to use your savings, employee sick pay scheme or other means of income. Once the deferred period is over, the policy will start paying out. The shorter your deferred policy, the higher costs your premiums will be.
No two people are the same, there will be differences between most policies that are taken out. As a protection and mortgage advisors in Birmingham, it is our job to recommend the right policy for you and determine what specifications you will need in place for your Income Protection insurance policy.
We’ve also dealt with customers who have never needed to claim on their insurance. At the end of the day, it is more important to have something in place just in case your circumstances change. If you want to find out whether or not Income Protection would be beneficial for you and your personal situation, feel free to contact us for a free insurance review in Birmingham.
It is possible to already have Income Protection Insurance in place. A lot of employers offer this as a part of their employee benefits program and therefore won’t need to take out a separate insurance policy. Your employment contract should have the details of any insurance policies your company offers.
If you already have another type of insurance policy, such as Critical Illness, you may not need Income Protection, you could already be covered. However, Critical Illness focus on illnesses and disabilities that will prevent you from working again, so it could still be worth covering short-term illnesses with Income Protection.
People may rather save money on Income Protection Insurance and use their savings instead. If you would rather use your savings, you will need to work out whether you are able to cover your living costs for the amount of time that you are required to have off. What would happen if you had another emergency and needed more time off work? Would you have more savings available to cover you?
Before purchasing a income protection, we recommend speaking with a qualified protection and advisor in Birmingham, such as a mortgage broker in Birmingham. We will assess your personal and financial situation and work with you to find the most appropriate insurance product for your needs.
At Birminghammoneyman, we can offer you a free Insurance review with one of our protection advisors. We can go through your personal and financial situation and see whether Income Protection will be the best option for you. Your lifestyle, age and medical history will be factored into your Insurance review so that we can work out what policy you are looking for.
Income Protection can be costly, as it can pay out numerous times. If you have other Insurances policies in place, it could be beneficial to work out the total costs and what you are covered for.
Upon taking out your policy, make sure that you are aware of what it pays out for and the conditions that come with the policy. Your Protection Advisor in Birmingham will help with this.
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Income protection insurance provides you with a monthly income if you are unable to work for any reason. It offers two options: a monthly payment until you can work again or a short-term version that covers a limited period per claim.
When you are unable to work due to illness or disability, income protection insurance in Birmingham can provide you with lump sum payments to help with expenses such as mortgage payments, which you may struggle to cover without your regular income.
After making a claim, there might be a postponement period during which the provider holds off on payments if your employer offers sick pay for a specific duration. The length of this period can be determined when you set up your policy, with shorter deferral periods generally resulting in higher costs.
It is possible to have existing income protection insurance in place. Some employers include this coverage as part of their employee benefits program, eliminating the need for a separate policy. You can refer to your employment contract to find information about your company’s insurance policies.
If you already have another insurance policy, such as Critical Illness cover, which specifically addresses illnesses and disabilities that prevent you from working, you may not require additional income protection. However, it is advisable to review your current coverage to identify any potential gaps in the future.
As mortgage broker in Birmingham, we often find that people prefer to save money on income protection insurance and rely on their savings instead. If you choose this route, it is crucial to assess whether your savings can sufficiently cover your living expenses during the required period. It is also essential to consider the possibility of needing more time off in case of another emergency and whether you have additional savings to handle the associated costs.
Discuss possible relevant insurances you want to take with a dedicated protection advisor in Birmingham or listen to our recommendations.
Your protection adviser in Birmingham will run through your health background with you, collecting some initial information to make a verdict.
We will meet your available monthly budget and create a tailor-made plan that surrounds your current personal and financial situation.
Our team can search through 1000s of insurance products to find the most suitable, to protect you and your family.
Once we have found the right product for you and you are happy to continue, we will submit your application to the provider.
Occasionally, the policy provider may return to us for further information before they will consider accepting the application.
If you have also taken out your mortgage with us, we will contact you again at the time of the remortgage. We will also take this time to look at any policies you have in place.
The circumstances change and the policies you took out at the beginning of your mortgage may no longer be suitable for you at the time of your remortgage.
Your Protection Advisor will be open and transparent with you at all times. From start to finish they will work for you, trying to find you the best deal possible based on your personal and financial situation.
We have over 20 years of experience in the sector with all different kinds of policy types. We have helped many customers take out Income Protection products in the past and we could help you next!
Our Mortgage and Protection Advisors in Birmingham want to make sure that you are protected and have the correct policy in place that will give you financial help when you need it most.
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This type of Income Protection covers you for surprises that come out of the blue. In life, you may encounter accidents, illnesses and redundancy. These are all factors that will affect your income.
This protection pays out when you become ill, are involved in an accident or are made redundant. You will receive tax-free monthly lump sums that will make up for your lost income. These payments will approximately last for 12 or 24 months. With this policy, you are expected to return back to work.
If the policy pays out, you will be able to spend the money on whatever you want.
This type of income protection covers any existing monthly debt repayments such as loans, mortgages and credit cards that you’re unable to pay back. It pays out when you are unable to work.
Upon taking out the policy, you will have to specify how long you want the policy to pay out for. Usually, these types of policies are short-term.
If are unable to work and you are failing to keep up to date with your mortgage payments, this MPPI covers the costs. Rather than paying out your whole monthly wage, it is usually used to just cover your mortgage payments. Sometimes, you can receive a little extra per month to cover bills and other small expenses.
Typically, MPPI will only pay for up to 12 months or when you are able to resume working. If you return to work, you will stop receiving the payments. Get in touch with a Protection Advisor in Birmingham for a free insurance review.
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