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PROTECTION

Protection

What type of protection do I need? 

We cover our cars, phones, pets and other possessions – but what happens when we break?

The idea of protection is to keep that money coming in if the worst were to happen.  ‘Protection’ is a term that includes various different types of insurance that cover you for unexpected life events. They can reassure you that your family and lifestyle will be protected in any situation. 

This page summarises the main types of protection and why you should protect you and your loved ones. If you can’t work due to illness or an injury, how long will your employer pay you? If you’re Self-Employed, there’s no sick pay at all – how would this loss of income impact your family?

Income 
Protection

Income
Protection

Income protection will pay you a monthly sum to help you cover your mortgage payments, bills and other household costs if you’re unable to work. It’s a flexible product –

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Protection

Life
Assurance

Life insurance is probably the best known protection product. It pays a lump sum to your partner or dependents if you were to die during the term of the policy.

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Protection

Critical Illness
Cover

Critical illness cover pays you a lump sum if you are diagnosed with a serious illness such as cancer, heart disease, stroke or multiple sclerosis.

Income 
Protection

Family Income
Benefit

This is a form of life insurance that pays a regular sum to your family if you were to pass away. Many people take this kind of policy out in addition to the lump

Protect your income, home, and loved ones with expert insurance advice. Get in touch today!

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