Nearly half of UK adults consider taking out income protection cover

Nearly half of 25 to 44 year-olds are considering taking out income protection insurance to safeguard their monthly income as a result of the Covid pandemic, new research has found. At a time when millions of people in the country have seen a decrease in the amount of money they take home due to lockdowns … Read more

Will protection insurance costs rise because of coronavirus?

I’ve got life and critical illness cover but I’ve heard that these could be affected by the pandemic.  I’m also concerned that my cover providers will include exclusions to my polices, especially now that there’s an increase in Covid-19 cases again and another lockdown.  I’m also worried that I’ll have to pay more. Will my … Read more

Can I take unemployment insurance even though my employer has put me on furlough?

I’m worried about redundancy: Can I apply for unemployment insurance even though I’m on furlough? By Will Kirkman For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 07:41 BST, 16 July 2020 | Updated: 07:41 BST, 16 July 2020 I’ve been on furlough since March and it’s been extended to October – but I am worried my employer will make me … Read more

Young seek income cover due to Covid-19 but will it pay out?

Younger workers are buying insurance to protect their incomes in the coronavirus outbreak, but will they be covered if they can’t work? Comparison site sees 400% rise in income protection searches by under-25s Young people are looking to protect their finances in the wake of coronavirus  However, most income protection policies will not protect against the disease  … Read more

LV to grant payment holidays on life insurance and income protection

LV offers protection insurance payment holidays to those affected by coronavirus – and says they WON’T have to pay anything back LV will allow vulnerable policyholders 3-month payment breaks on protection Life cover, income protection and critical illness all covered under the scheme Policyholders will remain fully covered during the payment holiday period Customers won’t … Read more

Insurers are pulling income protection insurance in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak

Insurers are pulling income protection insurance due to the coronavirus outbreak – and some are looking for ways NOT to pay out if you get sick Insurers pull out of the income protection market as coronavirus spreads Those still offering it reportedly planning to introduce coronavirus exclusions  This means new policyholders won’t get a payout … Read more