What is income protection insurance? Income protection insurance is a policy that pays out if you're unable to work because of injury or illness. It pays out regularly to replace a portion of your ...

There are around 4.31 million self-employed workers in the UK according to recent government figures. If you are among them – and therefore without employer-based sick pay – being unable to work will ...

There’s so much to love about running your own business: from the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you work to the simple joy of not having a boss to tell you what to do. However, ...

IT is hard to plan for getting ill or losing your job but there are steps you can take to ensure you and your loved ones are looked after if the unexpected happens. Financial products such as life ...

Clodagh Coffey is Head of Consumer and Digital Communications with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). We've all heard of income protection but is it something we need to pay ...

There’s a reason why our work forms such a significant part of our lives—it not only gives us a sense of purpose but also a regular stream of income that sustains our lives and of those who depend on ...

Here is a new feature that most life insurers now offer: salary protection insurance. This is a term insurance policy that typically offers a regular income payout option along with a lump sum payment ...

Income protection (IP) insurance is a must for clients seeking protection for their biggest asset, namely their ability to earn an income. However, there are a few traps and tricks for wealth ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how unexpected events can affect one’s well-being and financial stability. You may have friends or family members who were physically and financially impacted by the ...

When it comes to income protection, receiving the payment as a lump sum or as a monthly benefit can make a big difference to clients, writes Jeff Scott. Income protection is a great way to ensure a ...