Income protection is a type of insurance that replaces a percentage of your income if you’re unable to work because of illness or injury. It provides monthly payouts that can help you stay financially secure so you can focus on getting better and back to work. If you were off work due to illness or injury, could you manage to pay your monthly bills using statutory or employer sick pay, your own savings or state benefits?   It may be worth considering if you: 

  • Work at least 16 hours a week  
  • Only receive statutory sick pay or want cover when your employer sick pay stops   
  • Are the main earner and support children, a partner or other dependants   
  • Are a higher earner with bigger financial commitments   
  • Are self-employed and don’t have sick pay 

In these cases, income protection can act as a safety net if illness or injury stops you from working.