Most of us protect our valuable or precious assets - our homes, contents, prized possessions, even pets. This income protection guide tells you how to protect one of your greatest assets: your income.

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Life insurance is one of the most effective ways of looking after your family and dependants after you’ve gone. It’s not pleasant to think about leaving them behind, but, for the sake of their financial security, it’s a possibility that needs to be faced.

If you’ve decided that income protection insurance is the right choice for you, it’s time to look at the cover that’s available.

For a subject that sounds pretty dry, income protection insurance can actually be a very emotive issue.

Insurance is a way of protecting your assets. Since your income is one of your greatest assets, shouldn’t you think about insuring it too?

Illness and injury can have a major impact on your earnings if they stop you from working, so income protection exists to minimise that impact, but what if you lose your job through redundancy?

Illness and injury can make it impossible to work. Fortunately, to guard against having to manage without your earnings, you can get insurance that will give you financial support. Two of the most popular types are income protection and critical illness insurance.

Life insurance is a great way of providing for your family after you’ve gone, but that simple idea can be complicated by legislation, particularly the tax laws. Putting your policy in trust can overcome some of those hurdles.

Income protection insurance is a cost-effective way to minimise the financial impact of a sudden loss of earnings. If you’re considering taking out a policy, it’s important to know how it can help you and where it won’t.