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July 2024

Children’s & adult’s personal accident plans

Protection |

All ready for the tennis this month! Do you have your racquets and balls ready to go? What about insurance? Have you thought of personal accident plans for your children? It’s not something you like to think about, but it’s on all parents’ minds. Whether it’s watching your little one save a goal, seeing them master the double flip on the balance bar, or perfecting their backhand without a ball to the head! Adding a personal accident plan means you’ll have the best care available for your ch...

Are you covered if your children need time in hospital?

Protection, Homeowners, Wellbeing |

Recent research from MetLife UK shows a large gap in income protection. Over half of working parents don’t have a financial plan in place if their child experiences illness or injury. The research shares that 50% of parents wouldn’t be able to survive longer than three weeks without pay if they had to take time off work to care for their sick child(ren). Just 22% would last seven days, and 9% are unable to consider any time off.

June 2024

Don’t forget your Income Protection

Protection, Homeowners, Wellbeing |

For ultimate peace of mind in an emergency, don’t forget Income Protection Insurance when buying a home. Income Protection Insurance serves as a financial safety net. If illness or injury stops you from working, this insurance provides an income. It’s usually a percentage of your pre-tax earnings, depending on how much cover you take out.

May 2024

Why four in five young adults are considering critical illness cover

Protection, Wellbeing |

Four in five young adults consider taking out critical illness cover (CIC) once they understand the product. But the biggest holdback is understanding CIC—or even hearing about it! Critical illness cover can help protect your family should you fall ill or need medical treatment. This cover ensures the bills are paid while putting food on the table if you cannot work.

April 2024

Are you covered through your protection policy for overseas treatment?

Wellbeing, Protection |

Did you know, you and your children can be covered for overseas treatment through your protection policy? We are fortunate to have incredible access to the NHS. However, outside the UK, there may be more access to experimental research and innovation. We’ve seen in high-profile cases that effective or lifesaving treatment can be available overseas. But people are turning to crowdfunding to cover the cost.

March 2024

More greens - lower insurance premiums

Protection, Wellbeing |

Sorry, your mum was right – eating your greens is good for you! Maintaining a healthy lifestyle obviously makes sense for your overall well-being, but did you know it can also impact your insurance? Let’s take a closer look at private medical insurance and how eating healthy (yes, more greens!) can complement your policy.

Why millennials should care about general insurance: planning for the future

Home Insurance, Homeowners, Protection |

In a world where the future is uncertain, one thing remains constant: the need for protection. For those born between 1981 and 1996 (hello, millennials!), planning for the future might seem daunting. we take a closer look at why this generation should start to prioritise understanding general insurance. You are investing in your long-term financial well-being and peace of mind.

Discover the safety net: how income protection can safeguard your future and lifestyle

Protection |

Did you know there is insurance that will pay you your salary? It covers you if you are too sick to work or have an accident and can't work. Depending on what you can afford, income protection can support you. Or for an agreed amount of time. Here are just a few reasons why income protection is worth looking into…

February 2024

An insurance policy could be more affordable than you think

Homeowners, Protection |

Nearly half (44%) of UK workers overestimate the monthly cost of income protection, life cover, and cash plan policies*. This highlights a significant gap between perceived cost and reality, meaning many are missing out because of misperceptions around price.

January 2024

4 reasons why January is a good time to buy life insurance

Protection, Homeowners |

January is a month of possibilities, and one of the best gifts you can give yourself and your loved ones is the security of life insurance. Here's why January is the perfect time to make this important decision.

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