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Life Assurance

A life insurance policy helps protect your loved ones financially if the worst were to happen or you get ill

Financial Security

Life Assurance is a policy taken to ensure a lump sum payment is paid to your loved ones/beneficiaries in the event of your death in exchange for a monthly premium. Most providers also cover events such as terminal illness or critical illness which can also trigger a payment. Checking your policy documentation is crucial to understand the level of protection, however our team will always discuss with you the disclosure of information and accuracy of all documentation.

A Life Assurance payout can be used to provide your family with financial support upon your death, maintain a standard of living, pay a pending Inheritance tax bill or support your dependants through later life.

Personal Protection (Life Assurance)

Life Assurance is a policy taken to ensure a lump sum payment is paid to your loved ones/beneficiaries in the event of your death in exchange for a monthly premium. if you were to pass away, would you want your family to grieve and still worry about how they’re going to afford the next month’s mortgage or rent payment being down one income?

  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Would my pay-out be subject to tax?

Your payment would not be subject to income tax; however, it would likely be subject to Inheritance Tax if you’re above the threshold. Therefore, we help our clients write their policies in trust to avoid this.

I have medical disclosures can I still have cover?

Depending on what they are, depends on the answer to this question. Most providers are happy to consider these options, however, it may require a report from your doctor or further information.

I don't have a mortgage, why would I need cover?

Life Assurance is not just for mortgage protection, but can be there to settle any existing’s debts, leave family some funds or even just to help with funeral costs.

Can i still have a guarantor mortgage?

Guarantor mortgages are now considered under Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor Mortgages, follow the link below to find out more! (LINK TO JBSP PAGE)

Critical Illness

Critical illness insurance is designed to pay out if someone is diagnosed with any of a number of specified illnesses, and each provider offers different levels of cover and specifications.

Permanent and total disability benefit can also be offered under this type of policy and has proved to be very popular with most of our clients.

  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I have medical disclosures can I still have cover?

Depending on what they are, depends on the answer to this question. Most providers are happy to consider these options, however, it may require a report from your doctor or further information.

Do I need Critical Illness Cover?

We believe that everybody needs some element of this cover. Often if you have an illness such as Cancer or a Heath Attack, there’s not only the physical and mental cost but the financial cost with increased fuel expenses travelling to check ups and treatment, time off work for recovery and even adaptations to your property.

The provider will just get out of paying any claims. It’s a common misconception that providers are out to get you. Many of our insurers pay over 90% of their claims each year, which if it was a lottery ticket most people would put their money on!

Income Protection

Income Protection is the forgotten hero of the protection policies. This policy would pay out a tax-free monthly benefit after a chosen deferred period and can last up to the entire policy term.

With no definition on illnesses or accident, if you can’t work due to one of those reasons the policy will pay out until you’re able to work again.

  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

But I have a critical illness policy, what do I need Income Protection for?

Some of the main claimed upon reasons with Income Protection are for things that aren’t covered under your critical illness polices like Mental Health and Musculo-Skeletal issues

We have a sick pay structure with work, do I need still need this?

The average claim on an Income Protection Policy with Aviva was nearly 7 Years (As of 2021), so it’s still really important to consider.

I'm Self-Employed, can I still have this?

100%! These policies are usually financially underwritten meaning the provider will consider your latest years declared income for their policies.

Family Income Benefit

This type of policy will provide regular financial support to the family or partner of the policyholder(s) if they die or are diagnosed with a terminal illness. It’s often linked with the dependency age of dependants but can be used for most circumstances and for a loss of income.

  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I've got an Income Protection Policy; do I need a Family Income Benefit Policy?

An Income Protection policy will only pay-out on Accident or Illness and will end in the event of a death. This policy provides security for the long term

We have no dependants; do we need this?

A Family Income Benefit policy is great for everyone that if the loss of an income would impact your standard of living so yes!

What sum assured would I take?

We’d typically recommend speaking with your family about the minimum you’d need to replace, to cover bills and general living expenses

(Business Protection) Relevant Life

Relevant Life is a cost-effective way for an employer to arrange life cover through their business. It’s the recommended option for business owners to have their protection policy as it’s not considered a benefit in kind and is a legitimate business expenses meaning you get a reduction in Income Tax relief, National Insurance relief and Corporation Tax relief. It can be used for yourself, or for your employees as an individual death-in-service benefit for a company that might be too small for a full group protection policy

Key Person Cover

Every business is governed by its talented and amazing staff. Research by a leading provider shows that 52% of businesses would have to stop trading in less than a year after the death, terminal illness, or critical illness of a key person. A key person doesn’t need to be a director or shareholder, it can be a major team player, manager or an employee with lots of industry contacts. It can be used to hire and train a new member of the team or loss of income during the period of rehiring.

Shareholder Protection

o Shareholder Protection is a must policy for companies with multiple partners. It helps remaining shareholders to buy shares back from a co-shareholder who is who dies, is diagnosed a terminally ill or with a critical illness and can help the owners stay in control and minimise disruption to the business.

Writing Your Policie(s) in trust

Any life assurance policy which is not a joint application should be written by way of a trust which gives you the flexibility to assign trustees over the sum assured once claimed and for them to follow your wishes with who you require the money to go to i.e. a beneficiary or multiple beneficiary as a percentage split.

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