An income protection policy pays a proportion of your salary if you’re unable to work because of sickness or injury. Policies usually have a deferred period typically based on when your employer ceases to pay your salary or sooner if you are self-employed. The policy aims to provide a continuous monthly income.
The length of time you receive payments depends on the policy you choose, which can be anything from just two years per claim or long term- typically your state retirement age or longer.
The amount of income protection insurance you need will be determined by the salary that you want to insure. Generally, income protection provides cover for about 60% of your gross annual salary, however, you will not be taxed on any benefits that are paid out by the insurers.
You need to consider what the costs of meeting a mortgage and other debts will be, as well as providing for a partner, children or other dependants. The point of income protection insurance is to provide an income stream if you can no longer work through accident, sickness or illness.
If you work, chances are, an income protection policy could benefit you. Consider what would happen if you were to fall ill/ hurt yourself and be left unable to work. Would you be able to meet all of your financial obligations? No? Well, income protection may just be for you!
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