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Beyond Money: Protecting Your Best Life

Beyond Money: Protecting Your Best Life 2026

Imagine a future where unexpected health crises or financial setbacks don't derail your personal growth. As 2025 health statistics underscore the reality of life’s unpredictability – with nearly 1 in 2 UK individuals facing a cancer diagnosis (Macmillan) – discover how strategic protection isn't just about money, but about safeguarding your journey to an optimized self. Uncover how Family Income Benefit, Income Protection, Life and Critical Illness Cover, specialized Personal Sick Pay for hardworking tradespeople, nurses, and electricians, and the forward-thinking Gift Inter Vivos, seamlessly integrate with the rapid access and personalized care of Private Health Insurance, creating an unshakeable foundation for your relationships, your dreams, and your ultimate well-being. This is your blueprint for living a truly resilient and expansive life, free to focus on what truly matters.

We spend our lives striving. We build careers, nurture relationships, pursue passions, and invest in our personal growth. We diet, exercise, and meditate, all in the pursuit of becoming the best version of ourselves. Yet, how often do we consider the foundations upon which this 'best life' is built?

The uncomfortable truth is that life is unpredictable. A sudden illness, an accident, or an untimely death can shatter the most carefully laid plans, not just financially, but emotionally and developmentally. The stress of managing finances during a health crisis can halt personal growth in its tracks, replacing ambition with anxiety.

This is where true protection planning comes in. It’s not about dwelling on the worst-case scenario. It’s about creating a safety net so robust that you are free to live more boldly, safe in the knowledge that you and your loved ones are shielded from the financial fallout of life's biggest challenges. It's about securing your peace of mind, which is the ultimate currency for a well-lived life.


The 2025 Reality: Why Protection is No Longer a 'Nice-to-Have'

The world is changing, and with it, the risks we face. The reliance on a single income, the rise of freelance and contract work, and an ever-strained NHS create a perfect storm of vulnerability for the modern UK household. Let's look at the facts that define our current landscape.

The Health Challenge:

  • Cancer Prevalence: Leading charities like Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK project that the long-standing trend of 1 in 2 people in the UK developing some form of cancer in their lifetime continues to hold true. While survival rates are improving, treatment can be long and debilitating, often making it impossible to work.
  • Cardiovascular Disease: The British Heart Foundation reports that there are around 7.6 million people living with heart and circulatory diseases in the UK. Every five minutes, someone is admitted to a UK hospital due to a heart attack.
  • Musculoskeletal Issues: The Office for National Statistics (ONS) consistently cites musculoskeletal problems – such as back pain and neck problems – as a leading cause of sickness absence from work, accounting for millions of lost working days each year.
  • Mental Health: According to the NHS, 1 in 4 adults experience at least one diagnosable mental health problem in any given year. This is a leading cause of long-term sickness absence, with stress, depression, and anxiety being major contributors.

The Financial Squeeze:

The financial buffer for many UK families is thinner than ever. A 2024 report from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) highlighted that a significant portion of the adult population has low financial resilience, with millions having less than £1,000 in savings to cope with an unexpected life event.

What happens when your income stops? Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) in the UK for 2024/2025 is just £116.75 per week, for a maximum of 28 weeks. Could your household survive on that? For the self-employed, there isn't even that minimal safety net.

This is the reality we must plan for. Not out of fear, but out of foresight and a deep-seated desire to protect our journey of self-improvement and the well-being of those we love.


Building Your Fortress: The Core Pillars of Protection

Think of your financial well-being as a fortress. Each type of protection insurance is a different part of its defences – the walls, the moat, the watchtower. Together, they create an impenetrable shield. Let's break down the essential components.

1. Life Insurance: The Cornerstone of Your Legacy

Life Insurance is the most fundamental form of protection. It pays out a lump sum or regular income upon your death, providing crucial financial support for your dependents. It's not for you; it's for them.

  • Who needs it? Anyone with financial dependents: a partner, children, or even ageing parents who rely on your income. It's also vital for covering large debts, most notably a mortgage.
  • What it covers: The payout can be used for anything, but common uses include:
    • Clearing a mortgage and other debts.
    • Covering funeral costs.
    • Providing a lump sum for your family to invest for an income.
    • Covering future living and education costs for your children.

There are two main types to consider:

Type of Life InsuranceHow It WorksBest For...
Level Term AssurancePays a fixed lump sum if you die within a set term (e.g., 25 years).Covering interest-only mortgages or providing a set amount for your family's future.
Decreasing Term AssuranceThe potential payout decreases over the term, usually in line with a repayment mortgage.Covering a repayment mortgage, as the payout is designed to match the outstanding loan.
Whole of LifeGuarantees a payout whenever you die, as long as you keep paying premiums.Estate planning, covering a guaranteed Inheritance Tax liability, or leaving a fixed legacy.

2. Family Income Benefit: A Smarter Way to Protect

While a large lump sum from a traditional life insurance policy seems appealing, managing it can be overwhelming for a grieving family. Family Income Benefit (FIB) offers a thoughtful alternative.

Instead of a single payout, FIB pays a regular, tax-free monthly or annual income from the point of claim until the end of the policy term.

Real-Life Example: Sarah, aged 35, is the main earner. She and her partner have two young children, aged 4 and 6. They calculate they need £3,000 per month to cover their costs until the youngest child is 21. Sarah takes out a Family Income Benefit policy with a term of 17 years. If she were to pass away five years into the policy, the plan would pay her family £3,000 every month for the remaining 12 years of the term, making budgeting simple and stress-free.

FIB is often more affordable than an equivalent lump-sum policy and provides a structure that mirrors a lost monthly salary, which can be invaluable for day-to-day financial management.

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3. Critical Illness Cover: A Lifeline When You Need It Most

What if you don't pass away, but suffer a life-altering illness? A heart attack, a stroke, or a cancer diagnosis can be financially devastating. You may need to stop working, adapt your home, or pay for private treatment.

Critical Illness Cover (CIC) is designed for this scenario. It pays out a tax-free lump sum if you are diagnosed with one of a list of specific serious illnesses.

Key points to understand:

  • Conditions Covered: Policies vary, but core conditions almost always include heart attack, stroke, and most forms of cancer. Comprehensive policies can cover 50+ conditions, including multiple sclerosis, kidney failure, and major organ transplant.
  • Definitions are Key: The policy document will have precise definitions for each illness. For example, a heart attack must be of a specified severity, and some early-stage cancers may not be covered. This is where expert advice from a broker like WeCovr is crucial to ensure you understand exactly what you're buying.
  • Survival Period: Most policies have a 'survival period', meaning you must survive for a set number of days (e.g., 10 or 14) after diagnosis for the policy to pay out.

A critical illness payout gives you breathing space. It allows you to focus 100% on your recovery without the added stress of worrying about your mortgage or bills.

4. Income Protection: Insuring Your Most Valuable Asset

For most of us, our single most valuable asset isn't our house or our car; it's our ability to earn an income. Income Protection (IP), also known as Permanent Health Insurance (PHI), is designed to protect it.

If you are unable to work due to any illness or injury, an IP policy pays you a regular, tax-free monthly income until you can return to work, the policy term ends, or you retire.

Income Protection vs. Other Options:

Protection TypeWhat It CoversPayout
Income ProtectionInability to work due to ANY illness or injury.Regular monthly income (e.g., 60% of salary).
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)Employer-paid sickness benefit.Low fixed amount (£116.75/week) for up to 28 weeks.
Critical Illness CoverDiagnosis of a specific serious illness.One-off tax-free lump sum.
Universal Credit/ESAState benefits for those unable to work.Means-tested, often low amounts with long waits.

Key Features of Income Protection:

  • Deferment Period: This is the waiting period from when you stop working to when the policy starts paying out. It can be anything from 1 day to 12 months. The longer the deferment period, the lower the premium. You can align it with your employer's sick pay scheme or your savings.
  • Definition of Incapacity: This is the most important part of the policy.
    • 'Own Occupation': The best definition. The policy pays out if you are unable to do your specific job. A surgeon with a hand injury could claim, even if they could work in a different role.
    • 'Suited Occupation': Pays out if you can't do your own job or a similar one for which you are qualified by education or experience.
    • 'Any Occupation': The most basic definition. Only pays if you are unable to do any kind of work at all. This should generally be avoided.

Income Protection is the bedrock of any financial plan, especially for the self-employed who have no employer safety net.

5. Personal Sick Pay: Short-Term Cover for Hands-On Professionals

For many skilled professionals like tradespeople (electricians, plumbers, builders), nurses, and engineers, even a short time off work due to injury can mean an immediate loss of income. A standard Income Protection policy with a 3-month deferment period might not be suitable.

Personal Sick Pay policies are a form of short-term Income Protection tailored for this need.

  • Key Benefit: They offer very short deferment periods, often from day one or day eight.
  • Payout Duration: The benefit is typically paid for a limited period, such as 12 or 24 months, making them more affordable.
  • Purpose: They are designed to bridge the gap and cover immediate bills while you recover from more common, short-term illnesses or injuries, rather than providing long-term cover for a career-ending condition.

For a self-employed electrician, a Personal Sick Pay policy can mean the difference between a minor setback and a major financial crisis.


The Business Owner's Shield: Protecting Your Enterprise

If you're a company director, business owner, or freelancer, your financial well-being is intrinsically linked to the health of your business. Standard personal protection is vital, but you also need to consider business-specific risks.

Executive Income Protection

This is simply Income Protection taken out and paid for by your limited company for an employee or director. The key advantage is tax efficiency.

  • The premiums are typically treated as a legitimate business expense, meaning they are deductible against corporation tax.
  • It's not usually treated as a P11D benefit-in-kind for the employee.
  • The benefit is paid to the company, which then pays it to the employee via PAYE, providing income continuity.

This is a powerful and tax-efficient way for a company to care for its key people.

Key Person Insurance

Imagine your business's most vital employee – your top salesperson, a brilliant developer, or perhaps you – is unable to work due to critical illness or death. What would the financial impact be?

Key Person Insurance is a policy taken out by the business on the life or health of that crucial individual. The business pays the premiums and is the beneficiary.

The payout can be used to:

  • Recruit a replacement.
  • Cover lost profits during the disruption.
  • Reassure lenders and investors.
  • Clear business debts.

It is a crucial tool for business continuity and de-risking your operations.


Advanced Planning: Securing Your Legacy with Gift Inter Vivos

As you build wealth, you may wish to pass it on to the next generation. Making substantial gifts during your lifetime is a common and effective way to reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. However, there's a catch: the '7-year rule'.

  • What it is: If you make a gift to an individual (a 'Potentially Exempt Transfer') and die within 7 years, that gift may become subject to IHT.
  • The Taper: The amount of tax due reduces on a sliding scale if you survive for between 3 and 7 years after making the gift.

This creates a potential tax liability for the person who received your gift. No one wants to give their children a house deposit, only for them to receive a tax bill a few years later.

Gift Inter Vivos Insurance is the solution. It is a specialised form of life insurance designed to cover this specific, decreasing IHT liability.

  • How it works: It's a decreasing term assurance policy where the sum assured mirrors the tapering IHT liability on the gift.
  • The result: If you die within the 7-year window, the policy pays out to cover the tax bill, ensuring your beneficiary receives the full, intended value of your gift.

It's a forward-thinking tool for anyone engaging in estate planning.


Supercharge Your Well-being: The Synergy with Private Health Insurance

Financial protection plans are reactive; they pay out after a health event has occurred. Private Health Insurance (PMI), however, is proactive. It gives you control over your health and treatment journey.

In a world where NHS waiting lists for 2024/2025 continue to be a significant concern, PMI provides rapid access to:

  • Specialist consultations.
  • Diagnostic scans (MRI, CT).
  • Surgical procedures.

The Powerful Synergy:

Combining financial protection with PMI creates a holistic shield.

  1. Faster Recovery: PMI gets you diagnosed and treated faster. A quicker recovery means you can return to work sooner, reducing the length of a potential Income Protection claim.
  2. Better Outcomes: Access to cutting-edge treatments and drugs not always available on the NHS can lead to better health outcomes, potentially preventing a condition from becoming a long-term critical illness.
  3. Reduced Stress: Knowing you can bypass queues and get immediate medical attention significantly reduces the mental strain of being unwell, which is a huge component of recovery.
  4. Value-Added Services: Modern PMI and protection policies come packed with benefits that actively support your well-being, such as:
    • 24/7 Virtual GP services.
    • Mental health support and counselling.
    • Physiotherapy sessions.
    • Discounts on gym memberships and wellness apps.

Think of it this way: Income Protection replaces your income when you're sick, and PMI helps you get better faster. They are two sides of the same coin, working together to protect your health and your wealth.

WeCovr: Your Expert Partner in Protection

Navigating the world of protection insurance can feel complex. With hundreds of policies from dozens of insurers, each with different terms, conditions, and definitions, how do you choose the right one?

This is where working with an expert independent broker like us at WeCovr makes all the difference.

We don't work for an insurance company; we work for you. Our role is to understand your unique circumstances, your family's needs, your business goals, and your budget. We then use our expertise to search the entire market, comparing policies from all the UK's leading insurers.

We help you:

  • Identify your needs: We cut through the jargon to determine which combination of cover is right for you.
  • Understand the small print: We ensure you know exactly what you're covered for, especially crucial definitions for critical illness and income protection.
  • Find the best value: We find the most comprehensive cover available for your budget.
  • Manage the application: We handle the paperwork and make the process smooth and simple.

Furthermore, we believe in proactive well-being. That's why, in addition to the benefits from your chosen insurance policy, we provide our valued clients with complimentary access to CalorieHero, our proprietary AI-powered calorie and nutrition tracking app. We see it as our commitment to not just protecting you when things go wrong, but empowering you to live a healthier life every day.


Beyond Insurance: Actively Cultivating a Resilient Lifestyle

While insurance provides a crucial financial safety net, the first line of defence is always a healthy lifestyle. Building resilience is about nurturing your physical and mental health daily. Here are some simple, powerful habits to integrate into your life.

Nourish Your Body

Your diet is the fuel for your performance. Forget fad diets; focus on sustainable, balanced nutrition. The NHS Eatwell Guide provides a great framework:

  • Eat the Rainbow: Aim for at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and veg each day. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
  • Prioritise Protein: Include lean protein sources like chicken, fish, beans, pulses, and tofu in your meals to support muscle repair and keep you feeling full.
  • Choose Wholegrains: Opt for brown rice, wholewheat pasta, oats, and quinoa over refined white carbohydrates for slow-release energy.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. Dehydration can lead to headaches, fatigue, and poor concentration.

Master Your Sleep

Sleep is not a luxury; it is a biological necessity. It's when your body repairs and your brain processes information. Poor sleep is linked to a host of health problems, from a weakened immune system to an increased risk of heart disease and depression.

  • Create a Routine: Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends.
  • Optimise Your Environment: Make your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool.
  • Digital Detox: Avoid screens (phones, tablets, TVs) for at least an hour before bed. The blue light can interfere with melatonin production, the hormone that controls sleep.
  • Avoid Stimulants: Limit caffeine and alcohol, especially in the evening.

Move Your Body

The NHS recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity.

  • Moderate Activity: Brisk walking, cycling, dancing. Anything that raises your heart rate and makes you breathe faster.
  • Vigorous Activity: Running, swimming, sports like football or rugby.
  • Strength Training: Include activities that work all the major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms) on at least two days a week.

Find an activity you enjoy. If you hate the gym, don't force it. Go for a hike, join a dance class, or take up a team sport.

Nurture Your Mind

Mental resilience is just as important as physical health.

  • Practice Mindfulness: Spend a few minutes each day focusing on your breath. Apps like Calm or Headspace can be great guides.
  • Connect with Others: Make time for friends and family. Strong social connections are a powerful buffer against stress.
  • Take Breaks: Step away from your desk, go for a short walk, and allow your mind to rest during the working day.
  • Seek Support: It is a sign of strength, not weakness, to ask for help. If you are struggling with your mental health, speak to your GP, a friend, or a mental health charity.

Your Blueprint for an Expansive Life

Protecting your best life isn't a single action but a continuous process. It's the fusion of sensible financial planning and a commitment to daily well-being. It’s about creating a reality where your focus can remain fixed on your growth, your relationships, and your dreams, unburdened by the 'what ifs'.

By understanding the tools available – from the income guarantee of Income Protection to the legacy-securing power of Gift Inter Vivos, all supercharged by the rapid access of Private Health Insurance – you can build a fortress of resilience around yourself and your loved ones.

This isn't just about insurance. It's about empowerment. It’s about giving yourself the freedom to live more, dare more, and become more, secure in the knowledge that you have a plan for the unpredictable. This is your blueprint. Now is the time to start building.

What is the difference between Income Protection and Critical Illness Cover?

This is a common and important question. Think of it this way:
  • Critical Illness Cover pays you a one-off, tax-free lump sum if you are diagnosed with a specific illness listed on your policy. It's designed to help with major costs like paying off a mortgage, adapting your home, or seeking specialist treatment.
  • Income Protection pays a regular, tax-free monthly income if you are unable to work due to any illness or injury. It's designed to replace your lost salary to cover your ongoing monthly bills and living costs.
They cover different needs. Many people choose to have both for comprehensive protection.

I'm young and healthy, do I really need protection insurance?

Yes, in fact, this is the best time to consider it. Premiums for life, critical illness, and income protection insurance are based on your age and health at the time of application. The younger and healthier you are, the lower your premiums will be, and you can lock in that low price for the entire term of the policy. Unfortunately, illness and accidents can happen at any age. Getting cover when you're young and healthy is the most cost-effective way to protect your financial future against the unexpected.

Is protection insurance expensive?

The cost of protection insurance varies widely based on several factors:
  • The type and amount of cover you need.
  • The term (length) of the policy.
  • Your age, health, and lifestyle (e.g., whether you smoke).
  • Your occupation.
  • For Income Protection, the deferment period you choose.
However, it's often more affordable than people think. For example, a basic life insurance policy for a healthy 30-year-old can cost less than a few cups of coffee a week. An expert broker can help you find a policy that fits your budget by adjusting these variables.

Will the insurance company actually pay out if I claim?

This is a common concern, but the statistics show a positive picture. According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), the vast majority of protection claims are paid. In 2023, UK insurers paid out over 97% of all claims. The main reason claims are declined is 'non-disclosure' – where the applicant wasn't truthful about their health or lifestyle on the application form. That's why it's vital to be completely honest when you apply. Working with a broker like WeCovr can help ensure your application is accurate, giving you peace of mind that a future claim will be paid.

Do I need a financial adviser or broker to get insurance?

While you can go directly to an insurer, using an independent broker like WeCovr has significant advantages. An insurer can only offer you their own products. We can compare policies and prices from across the entire market to find the best fit for your specific needs and budget. We also provide expert guidance on complex areas like policy definitions and trust planning, ensuring you get the right cover and that it's set up correctly to protect your family in the most effective way.

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Why life insurance and how does it work?

What is Life Insurance?

Life insurance is an insurance policy that can provide financial support for your loved ones when you or your joint policy holder passes away. It can help clear any outstanding debts, such as a mortgage, and cover your family's living and other expenses such costs of education, so your family can continue to pay bills and living expenses. In addition to life insurance, insurance providers offer related products such as income protection and critical illness, which we will touch upon below.

How does it work?

Life insurance pays out if you die. The payout can be in the form of a lump sum payment or can be paid as a replacement for a regular income. It's your decision how much cover you'd like to take based on your financial resources and how much you'd like to leave to your family to help them deal with any outstanding debts and living expenses. Your premium depends on a number of factors, including your occupation, health and other criteria.

The payout amount can change over time or can be fixed. A level term or whole of life policy offers a fixed payout. A decreasing term policy offers a payout that decreases over the term of the cover.

With critical illness policies, a payout is made if you’re diagnosed with a terminal illness with a remaining life expectancy of less than 12 months. While income protection policies ensure you can continue to meet your financial commitments if you are forced to take an extended break from work. If you can’t work because you’ve had an accident, fallen sick, or lost your job through no fault of your own, income protection insurance pays you an agreed portion of your salary each month.

Income protection is particularly helpful for people in dangerous occupations who want to be sure their mortgage will always be covered. Income protection only covers events beyond your control: you’re much less likely to be covered if you’re fired from your job or if you injure yourself deliberately.

Questions to ask yourself regarding life insurance

Just ask yourself:
👉 Who would pay your mortgage or rent if you were to pass away or fall seriously ill?
👉 Who would pay for your family’s food, clothing, study fees or lifestyle?
👉 Who would provide for the costs of your funeral or clear your debts?
👉 Who would pay for your costs if you're unable to work due to serious illness or disability?

Many families don’t realise that life, income protection and critical illness insurance is one of the most effective ways to protect their finances. A great insurance policy can cover costs, protect a family from inheriting debts and even pay off a mortgage.

Many would think that the costs for all the benefits provided by life insurance, income protection insurance or critical illness insurance are too high, but the great news is in the current market policies are actually very inexpensive.

Benefits offered by income protection, life and critical illness insurance

Life insurance, income protection and critical illness insurance are indispensable for every family because a child loses a parent every 22 minutes in the UK, while every single day tragically 60 people suffer major injuries on the UK roads. Some people become unable to work because of sickness or disability.

Life insurance cover pays out a lump sum to your family, loved ones or whomever you choose to get the money. This can be used to secure the financial future of your loved ones meaning they would not have to struggle financially in the event of your death.

If it's a critical illness cover, the payout happens sooner - upon diagnosis of a serious illness, disability or medical condition, easing the financial hardship such an event inevitably brings.

Income protection insurance can be very important for anyone who relies on a pay check to cover their living costs, but it's especially important if you’re self-employed or own a small business, where your employment and income is a bit less stable. It pays a regular income if you can't work because of sickness or disability and continues until you return to paid work or you retire.

In a world where 1 in 4 of us would struggle financially after just four weeks without work, the stark reality hits hard – a mere 7% of UK adults possess the vital shield of income protection. The urgency of safeguarding our financial well-being has never been more palpable.

Let's face it – relying on savings isn't a solution for everyone. Almost 25% of people have no savings at all, and a whopping 50% have £1,000 or less tucked away. Even more concerning, 51% of Brits – that's a huge 27 million people – wouldn't last more than one month living off their savings. That's a 10% increase from 2022.

And don't even think about state benefits being a safety net. The maximum you can expect from statutory sick pay is a mere £109.40 per week for up to 28 weeks. Not exactly a financial lifeline, right?

Now, let's tackle a common objection: "But I have critical illness insurance. I don't need income protection too." Here's the deal – the two policies apply to very different situations. In a nutshell:

  • Critical illness insurance pays a single lump sum if you're diagnosed with or undergo surgery for a specified potentially life-threatening illness. It's great for handling big one-off expenses or debts.
  • Income protection, on the other hand, pays a percentage of your salary as a regular payment if you can't work due to illness or injury. It's the superhero that tackles those relentless monthly bills.

Types of life insurance policies

Common reasons for getting a life insurance policy are to:
✅ Leave behind an amount of money to keep your family comfortable
✅ Protect the family home and pay off the mortgage in full or in part
✅ Pay for funeral costs

Starting from as little as a couple of pounds per week, you can do all that with a Life Policy.

Level Term Life Insurance
One of the simplest forms of life insurance, level term life insurance works by selecting a length of time for which you would want to be covered and then deciding how much you would like your loved ones to receive should the worst happen. Should your life insurance policy pay out to your family, it would be in a lump sum amount that can be used in whatever way the beneficiary may wish.

Decreasing Term Life Insurance
Decreasing term life insurance works in the same way as level term, except the lump sum payment amount upon death decreases with time. The common use for decreasing term life cover is to protect against mortgage repayment as the lump sum decreases along with the principal of the mortgage itself.

Increasing Term Life Insurance
Increasing term life insurance aims to pay out a cash sum growing each year if the worst happens while covered by the policy. With increasing term life cover amount insured increases annually by a fixed amount for the length of the policy. This can protect your policy's value against inflation, which could be advantageous if you’re looking to maintain your loved ones’ living standards, continue paying off your mortgage in line with its repayment schedule and cover your children’s education fees.

Whole of Life Insurance
Whereas term life insurance policies only pay out if you pass away during their term, whole of life insurance pays out to your beneficiaries whenever this should happen. The most common uses for whole life insurance are to cover the costs of a funeral or as a vehicle for your family's inheritance tax planning.

Family Income Benefit
Family income benefit is a somewhat lesser-known product in the family of life insurance products. Paying out a set amount every month of year to your beneficiaries, it is the most cost-effective way of maintaining your family's living standards to an age where you'd expect them to be able to support themselves financially. The most common use would be for a family with children who are not working yet so are unable to take care of themselves financially.

Relevant Life Insurance
Relevant Life Insurance is a tax-efficient policy for a director or single employee. A simple level term life insurance product, it is placed in a specific trust to ensure its tax efficiency. The premiums are tax deductible and any benefit payable should a claim arise is also paid out tax free, which makes it an attractive product for entrepreneurs and their businesses.

Important Fact!

There is no need to wait until the renewal of your current policy.
We can look at a more suitable option mid-term!

Why is it important to get life insurance early?

👉 Many people are very thankful that they had their life, income protection, and critical illness insurance cover in place before running into some serious issues. Critical illness and income protection insurance is as important as life insurance for protecting your family's finances.

👉 We insure our cars, houses, bicycles and even bags! Yet our life and health are the most precious things we have.

Easily one of the most important insurance purchases an individual or family can make in their lifetime, the decision to buy life, income protection, critical illness and private medical health insurance can be made much simpler with the help of FCA-authorised advisers. They are the specialists who do the searching and analysis helping people choose between various types of life insurance policies available in the market, including income protection, critical illness and other types of policies most suitable to the client's individual circumstances.

It certainly won't do any harm if you speak with one of our experienced FCA-authorised insurance partner experts who are passionate about advising people on financial matters related to life insurance and are keen to provide you with a free consultation.

You can discuss with them in detail what affordable life, income protection, critical illness or private medical health insurance plan for the necessary peace of mind they would recommend! WeCovr works with some of the best advisers in the market.

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Life, income protection, and/or critical illness insurance are safety nets, very important at a difficult time. If anything happened to you before your cover ends, your life or critical illness insurance would pay a lump sum to your family and/or you (if you took a critical illness or income protection cover) to help cover the losses. Being diagnosed with a critical illness can be devastating, and it won't help matters to be also worrying about how you would cope financially. With a life, income protection, or critical illness policy, you can choose how much cover you need, how you want the policy to pay out, and whether you want cover for both you and your partner. Income protection insurance pays you a regular income if you can't work because of sickness or disability and continues until you return to paid work or you retire. Also known as permanent health insurance, it is quite important for anyone who relies on a paycheck to cover their living costs, but it's particularly important if you're self-employed or own a small business, where your income might be a bit less stable.

Life, income protection, and critical illness insurance pay out millions to families every day. Your expert will explain to you that you need to be honest and open when applying for your insurance.

If you're single with no dependants then it may be that you don't need life assurance. However, if you were to become seriously ill and unable to work, you may benefit from a critical illness or income protection policy. They can help you keep up to date with your rent, bills, food, and other expenses.

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The cost of life insurance depends on several factors, including your age, occupation, health status, and the level of coverage you choose. Your life insurance policy is tailored to your needs, and the cost can vary based on the sum assured, policy term, and other factors.

Some life insurance policies offer an option to add critical illness cover as a rider or as a separate policy. This provides a lump sum payment if you are diagnosed with a critical illness covered by your policy, offering financial support during a difficult time.

Yes, life insurance is available to self-employed individuals to provide financial protection for their loved ones in the event of their death. It ensures that your family can maintain their standard of living and cover expenses such as mortgage payments, bills, and education costs.

If you outlive your life insurance policy and it expires without a claim, you will not receive any payout. Term life insurance policies are designed to provide coverage for a specific period, and once that period ends, the policy terminates without any residual value. However, you can typically renew or purchase a new policy if you still need coverage.

Critical illness insurance provides a lump sum payment if you're diagnosed with a serious illness covered by your policy, offering financial support during a difficult time. It can help cover medical expenses, mortgage payments, and other financial obligations while you focus on recovery.

Critical illness insurance covers a range of serious illnesses and medical conditions specified in your policy, such as cancer, heart attack, stroke, and organ failure. The lump sum payment can be used to cover medical treatment, ongoing care, and living expenses during your recovery.

The cost of critical illness insurance varies depending on factors such as your age, health status, lifestyle, and the level of coverage you choose. Our experts can provide personalised quotes to help you find affordable coverage.

Yes, you can have critical illness insurance alongside your health insurance coverage. Critical illness insurance provides additional financial protection specifically for serious illnesses, complementing your health insurance benefits.

Critical illness insurance policies typically have exclusions for pre-existing conditions and certain medical conditions not covered by the policy. It's essential to review the terms and conditions of your policy to understand what is and isn't covered.

Some critical illness insurance policies may provide coverage for recurring illnesses, while others may not. It's crucial to review the policy terms and understand the specific conditions under which you can make additional claims for recurring illnesses. Your insurer can provide more details on their coverage for recurring critical illnesses.

Yes, you can customise your life insurance policy to suit your individual needs and circumstances. Options may include choosing the sum assured, policy term, premium payment frequency, and additional riders for enhanced coverage.

If you miss a premium payment for your life insurance policy, your coverage may lapse, and your policy could be terminated. However, many insurers offer a grace period during which you can make the payment to keep your policy active. It's essential to contact your insurer to discuss your options if you're unable to make a payment.

Yes, you can typically change the beneficiary of your life insurance policy at any time by completing a beneficiary change form provided by your insurer. It's essential to keep your beneficiary designation up to date to ensure that the proceeds are distributed according to your wishes.

Term life insurance provides cover for a fixed period, such as 10, 20 or 30 years, and pays out a lump sum if you die during that time. It’s often chosen to protect a mortgage or to provide financial support while dependants still rely on your income. Whole-of-life insurance is designed to last for the rest of your life and guarantees a payout whenever you die, as long as premiums are maintained. It’s usually more expensive than term insurance and is sometimes used to help with inheritance tax planning or to leave a guaranteed legacy.

Some term life insurance policies offer the option to convert to a whole life insurance policy without the need for a medical exam or new underwriting. This conversion feature allows you to maintain coverage beyond the term of your policy and provides lifelong protection.

Some life insurance policies offer accelerated death benefits or living benefits that allow you to access a portion of the death benefit if you are diagnosed with a terminal illness. This feature provides financial assistance to help cover medical expenses and other costs during your final months.

While having savings can provide a financial cushion during tough times, income protection insurance offers additional security by replacing a portion of your income if you're unable to work due to illness or disability. It ensures that you can maintain your standard of living and cover essential expenses even if your savings are depleted.

Yes, self-employed individuals can claim income protection insurance if they're unable to work due to illness or disability. Income protection provides a regular income stream to replace lost earnings, helping self-employed individuals cover their living expenses and business costs during periods of incapacity.

The waiting period, also known as the elimination period, is the length of time you must wait after becoming unable to work due to illness or disability before you can start receiving benefits from your income protection insurance policy. Waiting periods typically range from 30 to 90 days, but longer waiting periods may result in lower premiums.

Income protection insurance is designed to provide financial support if you're unable to work due to illness or disability, not for redundancy. However, some policies may offer optional redundancy cover or unemployment cover as an additional benefit, providing a lump sum or monthly payments if you're made redundant.

The tax treatment of income protection insurance benefits depends on whether the premiums were paid with pre-tax or after-tax dollars. Benefits from policies funded with after-tax dollars are typically tax-free, while benefits from policies funded with pre-tax dollars may be subject to income tax. It's essential to consult with a tax advisor to understand the tax implications of your income protection insurance benefits.

Income protection insurance provides a regular income stream if you're unable to work due to illness or disability, while critical illness insurance provides a lump sum payment if you're diagnosed with a covered critical illness, such as cancer, heart attack, or stroke. Critical illness insurance offers financial support to cover medical expenses, living costs, or other obligations during your recovery.

Income protection insurance policies typically have a waiting period (also known as an elimination period) during which you do not receive benefits. If you become unable to work before this waiting period ends, you will not receive any income protection benefits until the waiting period has elapsed. It's important to have sufficient savings or other financial resources to cover your expenses during this initial period.

Many income protection insurance policies allow you to increase your coverage amount if your income rises, without the need for additional underwriting or medical examinations. This feature, sometimes called a 'guaranteed insurability option,' ensures that your coverage keeps pace with your increasing income and financial obligations.

The maximum age to purchase critical illness insurance varies depending on the insurer and the specific policy. While some insurers may offer critical illness insurance up to age 70 or beyond, others may have lower age limits. It's essential to check with insurers to determine their age eligibility criteria for purchasing critical illness insurance.

Whether you can get critical illness insurance if you have pre-existing conditions depends on the insurer's underwriting guidelines and the specific medical conditions. Some insurers may offer coverage with exclusions for pre-existing conditions, while others may decline coverage altogether. It's essential to disclose any pre-existing conditions when applying for critical illness insurance and discuss your options with insurers.

While health insurance provides coverage for medical expenses, critical illness insurance offers financial protection for broader expenses associated with a serious illness, such as lost income, household bills, and lifestyle changes. Critical illness insurance complements health insurance by providing additional financial support during a challenging time, ensuring that you can focus on recovery without worrying about financial burdens.

If you don't make a claim on your critical illness insurance during the policy term, you won't receive a benefit payout. However, having critical illness insurance provides peace of mind knowing that you're financially protected if you're diagnosed with a covered critical illness during the policy term. It's a form of financial preparation for unexpected events and offers valuable protection for you and your family.

If you outlive your critical illness insurance policy and don't make a claim for a covered critical illness during the policy term, the coverage will expire, and you won't receive a benefit payout. Critical illness insurance provides financial protection for a specific period, typically until a specified age or policy term, and offers peace of mind knowing that you're prepared for the unexpected.

Yes, many insurers offer optional riders or add-ons that you can add to your critical illness insurance policy for enhanced coverage. Common riders may include waiver of premium, which waives future premium payments if you become disabled, or return of premium, which refunds a portion of your premiums if you don't make a claim during the policy term. It's essential to review available riders with insurers to customise your coverage to meet your specific needs.

To make a claim on your critical illness insurance policy, you'll need to notify your insurer of your diagnosis and submit a claim form along with any required medical documentation, such as medical reports, test results, and physician statements. Once your claim is reviewed and approved by the insurer, you'll receive the lump sum benefit payment, which you can use to cover medical expenses, living costs, or other financial needs during your recovery.

As we age, the likelihood of encountering health complications increases for us all. In the event that you develop a severe medical condition, critical illness protection can assist with the expenses of crucial bills – enabling you to concentrate on recuperation or adjusting to your new health circumstance.

The typical expense of a Critical Illness protection policy will fluctuate based on aspects such as your age and medical background. As per our investigation, you can secure a policy starting from as low as £8 (for a non-smoking 21-year-old individual).

The most prevalent critical illnesses in the UK are cancer, cardiac arrest, and cerebrovascular accident (stroke).

Cancer is one of the primary causes for critical illness insurance claims in the UK. Cancer constitutes over 80% of critical illness cover claims for females and about 45% of critical illness claims for males.



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