Login

Unbroken Growth: The Resilience Economy Blueprint

Unbroken Growth: The Resilience Economy Blueprint 2026

Beyond mere financial security: Explore how proactive life and income protection strategies—including Family Income Benefit, Personal Sick Pay for vital workers like nurses, tradespeople, and electricians, Critical Illness, Life Cover, and Gift Inter Vivos—are the true bedrock for uninterrupted personal development, relationship thriving, and career progression, even as health realities shift, with 1 in 2 people projected to face cancer by 2025, and how private health insurance becomes the ultimate accelerator for reclaiming your future.

In today's fast-paced world, we celebrate growth, ambition, and progress. We map out career paths, plan for family milestones, and pursue personal passions with vigour. Yet, we often build these ambitious futures on a surprisingly fragile foundation. We plan for success but rarely for the interruptions that life, and specifically our health, can present. This isn't pessimism; it's pragmatism. The new economy isn't just about financial capital; it's about resilience capital.

The statistics paint a stark picture. According to Cancer Research UK, a sobering projection suggests that 1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime. Meanwhile, the British Heart Foundation reports that around 7.6 million people are living with heart and circulatory diseases in the UK. These are not abstract numbers; they represent colleagues, family members, and friends whose lives, careers, and relationships are profoundly impacted.

The traditional view of insurance as a simple financial safety net is outdated. It’s no longer just about leaving money behind or covering the bills if you’re sick. It is the fundamental blueprint for unbroken growth. It is the mechanism that allows you to protect your trajectory, ensuring that a health crisis becomes a temporary detour, not a permanent derailment of your life's ambitions.

This guide explores how a carefully constructed portfolio of protection—from life and critical illness cover to bespoke income protection and private medical insurance—forms the bedrock for continuous personal and professional development. It’s about creating an environment of certainty where you, your family, and your business can thrive, no matter what health challenges arise.

The Modern Paradox: Greater Longevity, Heightened Uncertainty

We are living longer than ever before. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) projects that life expectancy at birth in the UK for 2025 is around 80 years for males and 83 years for females. While this is a triumph of modern medicine and public health, it brings a new paradox: a longer life means a greater cumulative risk of encountering a serious health event.

The financial shock of such an event can be devastating. Research from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has consistently shown that a significant portion of the UK population has low financial resilience. A health shock that stops a primary earner from working for several months can quickly erode savings, leading to debt and immense stress.

But the impact is far deeper than just financial. Consider the ripple effects:

  • Career Stagnation: A prolonged absence from work can lead to missed opportunities for promotion, skill development, and project leadership. For the self-employed, it can mean a complete loss of business momentum.
  • Relationship Strain: Financial worries and the stress of managing a long-term illness can place an immense burden on relationships with partners, children, and friends.
  • Loss of Personal Development: The time, energy, and funds once dedicated to hobbies, education, or personal growth are diverted to managing illness and recovery.
  • Mental Health Impact: The anxiety of an uncertain future, coupled with the physical toll of illness, can lead to significant mental health challenges like depression and anxiety.

A resilience blueprint, therefore, isn't just about money. It's about insulating your entire life—your career, your relationships, your personal goals—from the seismic shock of a health crisis.

Building Your Bedrock: The Core Pillars of Protection

Think of your financial plan as a house. Your investments, savings, and pension are the rooms and furnishings. But the foundation upon which everything rests is your protection strategy. Without a solid foundation, the entire structure is vulnerable.

Let’s explore the essential pillars that form this bedrock.

Life Insurance (Life Cover)

This is the most well-known form of protection. In its simplest terms, a life insurance policy pays out a tax-free lump sum to your beneficiaries if you pass away during the policy's term. It's not for you; it's for the people you leave behind.

Its purpose is to replace your financial contribution, ensuring your loved ones aren't left with a financial burden on top of their grief. It can be used to:

  • Pay off a mortgage or other debts.
  • Cover funeral expenses.
  • Provide for children's education.
  • Replace lost income for a surviving partner, giving them time to adjust.
Policy TypeHow It WorksBest For...
Level TermThe payout amount remains the same throughout the policy term.Covering an interest-only mortgage or providing a set lump sum for family living costs.
Decreasing TermThe payout amount reduces over time, typically in line with a repayment mortgage.Covering a specific large debt like a repayment mortgage. It's usually the most affordable option.
Whole of LifeThe policy covers you for your entire life and guarantees a payout upon death.Estate planning, covering an expected Inheritance Tax bill, or leaving a guaranteed legacy.

Example: Sarah and Tom, both 35, have two young children and a £250,000 repayment mortgage. They take out a joint decreasing term policy for 25 years. If one of them were to pass away, the policy would pay out enough to clear the remaining mortgage, providing immense security for the surviving family.

Critical Illness Cover

While life insurance covers death, Critical Illness Cover pays out a tax-free lump sum if you are diagnosed with one of a specific list of serious, but not necessarily fatal, illnesses. Given the "1 in 2" cancer statistic, its importance cannot be overstated.

A critical illness diagnosis often brings unforeseen costs that go far beyond what the NHS can cover. The payout gives you freedom and control at a time when you need it most. It can be used for:

  • Replacing lost income if you or a partner needs to stop working.
  • Paying for private medical treatment or specialist therapies not available on the NHS.
  • Making adaptations to your home, such as installing a ramp or a stairlift.
  • Clearing debts to reduce financial pressure during recovery.
  • Taking a recuperative holiday with family once treatment is complete.

Most comprehensive policies today cover over 50 conditions, but the "big three" that account for the vast majority of claims are cancer, heart attack, and stroke.

Securing Your Most Valuable Asset: Your Income

For most of us, our ability to earn an income is our single greatest financial asset. It pays the mortgage, fuels our investments, and funds our lifestyle. Protecting it is arguably the most critical component of any resilience plan.

Income Protection Insurance

Often described by financial experts as the one policy every working adult should consider, Income Protection (IP) is designed to do one thing: provide you with a regular, tax-free monthly income if you are unable to work due to any illness or injury.

Unlike Critical Illness Cover which pays a one-off lump sum for a specific condition, IP pays out for as long as you are unable to work, right up until you recover or the policy term ends (often at your planned retirement age).

Key features to understand:

  • Benefit Amount: You can typically cover 50-70% of your gross annual income.
  • Deferment Period: This is the time you wait from when you stop working until the policy starts paying out. It can range from 4 weeks to 12 months. The longer the deferment period, the lower the premium.
  • Definition of Incapacity: The best policies use an 'Own Occupation' definition. This means the policy will pay out if you are unable to do your specific job. Less comprehensive policies may only pay if you can't do any job, which are much harder to claim on.

Example: A 45-year-old architect suffers a serious back injury and is signed off work for 18 months. Her employer's sick pay runs out after 3 months. Her Income Protection policy, with a 13-week deferment period, kicks in and pays her £3,000 a month until she is well enough to return to her role as an architect. Her mortgage is paid, her bills are covered, and she can focus entirely on her recovery.

Personal Sick Pay: Essential Cover for Vital Workers

While Income Protection is the gold standard for long-term absence, some roles carry a higher risk of short-term injury or illness that can be just as financially disruptive. This is where Personal Sick Pay plans (often a type of short-term IP) are vital, especially for:

  • Tradespeople (Electricians, Plumbers, Builders): Your work is physical. A broken arm or a knee injury isn't just an inconvenience; it's a complete stop to your earnings.
  • Nurses and Healthcare Workers: You are on your feet all day, exposed to illness, and at risk of musculoskeletal injuries. Statutory Sick Pay (£116.75 per week as of 2024/25) is rarely enough to cover living costs.
  • Freelancers and Gig Economy Workers: You have zero employer sick pay. If you don't work, you don't earn.

Personal Sick Pay policies are designed for this reality. They often have very short deferment periods (sometimes just one day) and provide a fixed weekly or monthly benefit for a shorter period, typically 12 or 24 months. They are an affordable and essential tool for smoothing out the income shocks that are common in these professions.

Family Income Benefit

This is a clever and often more budget-friendly alternative to a standard lump-sum life insurance policy. Instead of paying out a large single amount on death, Family Income Benefit (FIB) pays out a smaller, regular, tax-free monthly or annual income.

The payments are made from the time of the claim until the end of the policy term. This is perfect for families with young children, as you can set the term to last until your youngest child is expected to be financially independent (e.g., age 21 or 25).

Why choose FIB?

  • Budgeting: It makes managing household finances much simpler for the surviving partner, replicating a monthly salary.
  • Cost-Effective: It is often cheaper than a level-term policy for an equivalent level of overall cover.
  • Peace of Mind: It removes the pressure and worry of having to invest a large lump sum wisely while grieving.
Get Tailored Quote

The Entrepreneur's Shield: Protection for Business Owners & Directors

When you run your own business, the stakes are even higher. Your personal financial health is inextricably linked to the health of your business, and vice-versa. A resilience blueprint for a company director or business owner requires specialist protection.

Key Person Insurance

Who is the one person in your business whose absence would cause a significant financial dip? It could be the top salesperson, the lead developer with all the institutional knowledge, or a director with indispensable contacts.

Key Person Insurance is a policy taken out by the business on the life of this crucial individual. If that person dies or suffers a critical illness, the policy pays out to the business. This cash injection can be used to:

  • Recruit and train a replacement.
  • Cover any lost profits during the disruption.
  • Reassure lenders and investors.
  • Repay a business loan that the key person may have guaranteed.

It's about ensuring the business itself can survive the loss of its most valuable asset—its people.

Executive Income Protection

This is an Income Protection policy owned and paid for by a limited company for one of its directors or employees. It's a highly valued benefit and a very tax-efficient way to arrange cover.

  • For the Business: The premiums are typically classed as a legitimate business expense, meaning they are deductible for corporation tax purposes.
  • For the Director: It provides them with a secure income if they're unable to work, without them having to pay for it from their post-tax personal income. It's a powerful tool for attracting and retaining top talent.

Shareholder or Partnership Protection

What happens if you are in business with one or more partners and one of them dies or becomes critically ill? Their share of the business typically passes to their estate. This can lead to difficult situations:

  • The surviving partners may have to work with the deceased's spouse or children, who may have no interest or expertise in the business.
  • The deceased's family may want to sell the shares, but the surviving partners may not have the liquid cash to buy them.

Shareholder Protection solves this. It involves each partner taking out a life and/or critical illness policy on the other partners. This is coupled with a legal agreement. If a partner dies or falls ill, the policy payout provides the surviving partners with the exact funds needed to buy the shares from the deceased's estate at a pre-agreed price. This ensures a smooth transition, keeps the business in the hands of those who run it, and provides a fair value to the departing partner's family.

Legacy and Longevity: Advanced Planning Strategies

As we accumulate wealth, our financial planning needs to evolve. Protecting our legacy and ensuring our assets are passed on efficiently becomes a key priority.

Gift Inter Vivos and Inheritance Tax (IHT) Planning

Inheritance Tax can significantly reduce the value of the estate you pass on to your loved ones. One common way to mitigate IHT is to make gifts during your lifetime. Under the "Potentially Exempt Transfer" (PET) rules, if you live for 7 years after making a gift, it falls outside of your estate for IHT purposes.

But what if you don't survive the full 7 years? The gift then becomes a "failed PET," and IHT may be due on it. The amount of tax due reduces on a sliding scale, known as taper relief.

Years Between Gift and DeathPercentage of Full IHT Rate Paid
0 - 3 years100% (i.e., 40%)
3 - 4 years80% (i.e., 32%)
4 - 5 years60% (i.e., 24%)
5 - 6 years40% (i.e., 16%)
6 - 7 years20% (i.e., 8%)
7+ years0%

A Gift Inter Vivos policy is a special type of life insurance designed to solve this problem. It's a decreasing term policy where the payout amount is specifically calculated to match the potential IHT liability on the gift. If the donor dies within the 7-year window, the policy pays out to cover the tax bill, ensuring the recipient receives the full intended value of the gift.

The Ultimate Accelerator: How Private Medical Insurance Reclaims Your Future

While the NHS provides exceptional care, especially in emergencies, the system is under immense pressure. NHS England data from early 2025 shows millions of people on waiting lists for consultant-led elective care. Waiting times for diagnostics like MRI scans and routine operations can stretch for many months, sometimes even years.

This waiting period is not benign. It's a period of pain, anxiety, and disruption. For an employee, it can mean extended sick leave. For a self-employed person, it can be catastrophic for their business. This is where Private Medical Insurance (PMI) transforms from a "nice-to-have" into a powerful accelerator for reclaiming your life.

PMI is the tool that minimises disruption. It allows you to bypass the queues and regain control.

  • Speed: Get a GP referral and see a private specialist within days, not months.
  • Diagnostics: Access MRI, CT, and PET scans almost immediately, leading to a faster diagnosis and treatment plan.
  • Choice: Select the hospital and the consultant who will perform your procedure, giving you confidence in your care.
  • Comfort: Recover in a private room with more flexible visiting hours, reducing stress and aiding recovery.
  • Advanced Treatments: Gain access to cutting-edge drugs, treatments, and therapies that may not yet be approved for use on the NHS due to cost or other factors.

PMI in the Resilience Blueprint: Think of it as the express lane back to health. By dramatically shortening the timeline from symptom to treatment to recovery, PMI directly accelerates your return to your career, your family life, and your personal goals. It's the ultimate investment in continuity.

WeCovr: Your Partner in Building Resilience

Navigating this complex landscape of protection products can be daunting. The options are vast, and the ideal solution is deeply personal. This is where expert guidance is invaluable.

At WeCovr, we act as your strategic partner in building a robust and personalised resilience blueprint. We don't just find you a policy; we take the time to understand your unique circumstances—your family, your career, your business, your health, and your future aspirations. By comparing plans from all of the UK's leading insurers, we can craft a tailored portfolio of protection that fits your life and your budget perfectly. Our expertise ensures there are no gaps in your cover and that you're not paying for features you don't need.

We believe that true resilience is a combination of financial preparedness and proactive wellbeing. That’s why, as part of our commitment to our clients' long-term health, we provide complimentary access to CalorieHero, our exclusive AI-powered calorie and nutrition tracking app. It's a simple, effective tool to help you build healthy habits, which are the very first line of defence. It’s one of the ways we go above and beyond, supporting your entire journey to a more secure and vibrant future.

Proactive Wellness: The First Line of Defence

While insurance provides the ultimate backstop, the power to influence our health outcomes often lies in our daily choices. A proactive approach to wellness not only improves your quality of life but can also lead to lower insurance premiums.

  • Nourish Your Body: A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains is foundational. The Mediterranean diet is consistently linked with lower rates of heart disease and certain cancers.
  • Move Every Day: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity (like a brisk walk) or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity (like running) per week, plus strength-building activities on two days.
  • Prioritise Sleep: Sleep is not a luxury; it's a biological necessity. Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night. It's crucial for immune function, mental clarity, and cellular repair.
  • Manage Stress: Chronic stress is a major contributor to poor health. Incorporate stress-management techniques like mindfulness, meditation, spending time in nature, or connecting with loved ones. Financial security from a robust protection plan is, in itself, a powerful stress reducer.

The Resilience Blueprint in Action: Case Studies

Let's see how these principles apply in the real world.

Case Study 1: Chloe, the Freelance Videographer Chloe, 38, is self-employed. Her income is strong but fluctuates. She worried that an injury could wipe out her business. Her adviser helped her build a blueprint:

  • Income Protection: To cover 60% of her income with an 8-week deferment period.
  • Critical Illness Cover: A £75,000 lump sum policy.
  • Private Medical Insurance: A comprehensive plan to ensure quick access to treatment.

Six months later, Chloe developed severe shoulder pain (a repetitive strain injury). Her PMI got her an MRI and specialist physiotherapy within two weeks. When she needed three months off for recovery, her Income Protection kicked in, covering her rent and bills. She returned to work without any debt or business loss.

Case Study 2: The Patel Family Ravi and Priya, both in their early 40s, have a £300,000 mortgage and two children, aged 8 and 10. Their blueprint focused on family security:

  • Decreasing Term Life Insurance: A joint policy to clear the mortgage if one of them passed away.
  • Family Income Benefit: A policy to pay out £2,000 a month until their youngest child turns 21, ensuring day-to-day costs are always covered.

Tragically, Ravi died suddenly from a heart attack. The life insurance paid off the mortgage instantly, removing the family's biggest financial burden. The FIB policy began paying Priya a monthly income, allowing her to stay in the family home and focus on her children without immediate financial panic.

Conclusion: From Financial Safety Net to a Launchpad for Growth

The conversation around insurance needs to change. It's not about fear; it's about empowerment. It's not about planning to fail; it's about planning to succeed, uninterrupted.

A comprehensive resilience blueprint—combining life, illness, and income protection with the accelerating power of private medical insurance—is the invisible architecture that supports our most ambitious goals. It creates the psychological and financial space to take career risks, pursue personal development, build strong relationships, and run a business with confidence.

By removing the paralysing fear of "what if," you are free to focus on "what's next." You create a future where your growth is unbroken, your progress is protected, and your potential is limitless. This is the true power of the resilience economy.


Is life insurance expensive?

The cost of life insurance varies widely based on your age, health, lifestyle (e.g., whether you smoke), the type of cover, the amount of cover, and the policy term. For a healthy non-smoker in their 30s, a significant amount of cover can be surprisingly affordable, often costing less than a couple of weekly coffees. A decreasing term policy is generally the most budget-friendly option.

Do I need income protection if I have sick pay from my employer?

It's a great question. You should first check how long your employer's sick pay scheme lasts. Many only offer full pay for a few weeks or months, after which you may drop to half-pay or just Statutory Sick Pay (£116.75 per week for 2024/25), which is rarely enough to live on. Income Protection is designed to take over when your employer's support ends, protecting you from long-term absence that could last months or even years.

What's the difference between life insurance and critical illness cover?

They cover different events. Life insurance pays out a lump sum to your loved ones if you pass away. Critical Illness Cover pays a lump sum directly to you if you are diagnosed with a specific serious illness defined in the policy. It's designed to provide financial support while you are living with and recovering from an illness. Many people have both, often as a combined policy.

Can I get cover if I have a pre-existing medical condition?

Yes, in many cases, you can. It's crucial to be completely honest about your medical history during the application process. The insurer may offer you cover on standard terms, increase the premium, or place an "exclusion" on your policy, meaning it won't pay out for claims related to that specific condition. An expert broker can help you find the insurer most likely to offer favourable terms for your situation.

Why use a broker like WeCovr instead of going directly to an insurer?

Going direct only gives you one option. A broker like us at WeCovr works for you, not the insurer. We have access to the entire market and can compare dozens of policies to find the one with the right features at the best price for your specific needs. We provide expert advice, help with the application process, and can assist with claims, saving you time, money, and stress.

Is private medical insurance worth it with the free NHS?

The NHS is fantastic for emergency and acute care. However, for non-urgent diagnostics and elective treatments, waiting lists can be very long. Private Medical Insurance (PMI) is "worth it" if you value speed, choice, and comfort. It minimises the time you spend waiting in pain or anxiety, reduces time off work, and gives you more control over your healthcare journey, which can be invaluable for your career and overall wellbeing.

How much cover do I actually need?

There's no single answer, as it's entirely personal. For life insurance, a common rule of thumb is to cover 10 times your annual salary, but you should also factor in your mortgage, any other debts, and future costs like children's education. For income protection, you can cover up to 70% of your gross income. The best approach is to conduct a full 'needs analysis' with an adviser, who can help you calculate the precise amount required to give you and your family complete peace of mind.

Related guides

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.

By tapping the button below, you can book a free call with them in less than 30 seconds right now:

Our Group Is Proud To Have Issued 900,000+ Policies!

We've established collaboration agreements with leading insurance groups to create tailored coverage
Working with leading UK insurers
Allianz Logo
Ageas Logo
Covea Logo
AIG Logo
Zurich Logo
BUPA Logo
Aviva Logo
Axa Logo
Vitality Logo
Exeter Logo
WPA Logo
National Friendly Logo
General & Medical Logo
Legal & General Logo
ARAG Logo
Scottish Widows Logo
Metlife Logo
HSBC Logo
Guardian Logo
Royal London Logo
Cigna Logo
NIG Logo
CanadaLife Logo
TMHCC Logo

How It Works

1. Complete a brief form
Complete a brief form
2. Our experts analyse your information and find you best quotes
Experts discuss your quotes
3. Enjoy your protection!
Enjoy your protection

Any questions?

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.

It's free to use WeCovr to find life, income protection, and critical illness insurance - we never charge you for quotes. Critical illness, income protection, and life insurance is an investment that pays many times over for you and/or your loved ones.

Life, income protection, and critical illness insurance are important financial products that insurance companies take a lot of care and diligence, so speaking to real human beings ensures that they understand your requirements fully so that you can get the right cover.

All of our partners are carefully vetted and authorised by the FCA, which means they are held to the highest standards that the FCA expects from them and treat all customers fairly!

Our insurance partners give us a few pounds when you take out a policy with one of their experts.

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.



...

Who Are WeCovr?

WeCovr is an insurance specialist for people valuing their peace of mind and a great service.

👍 WeCovr will help you get your private medical insurance, life insurance, critical illness insurance and others in no time thanks to our wonderful super-friendly experts ready to assist you every step of the way.

Just a quick and simple form and an easy conversation with one of our experts and your valuable insurance policy is in place for that needed peace of mind!

Important Information

Since 2011, WeCovr has helped thousands of individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most. We make it easy to get quotes for life insurance, critical illness cover, private medical insurance, and a wide range of other insurance types. We also provide embedded insurance solutions tailored for business partners and platforms.

Political And Credit Risks Ltd is a registered company in England and Wales. Company Number: 07691072. Data Protection Register Number: ZA207579. Registered Office: 22-45 Old Castle Street, London, E1 7NY. WeCovr is a trading style of Political And Credit Risks Ltd. Political And Credit Risks Ltd is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is on the Financial Services Register under number 735613.

About WeCovr

WeCovr is your trusted partner for comprehensive insurance solutions. We help families and individuals find the right protection for their needs.