Let Us help you arrange your Critical Illness Cover

Caz Blake-Symes • October 23, 2023


Bristol Mortgages Online, Weston Mortgages Online, Bath Mortgages Online and Exeter Mortgages Online are all independent, whole of market, mortgage brokers that focus on finding a great deal and the best mortgage for you and your personal circumstances.

As an Independent Mortgage Broker, we are not only mortgage specialists, but we can also access the whole market for your insurance protection needs too.

 

Many banks and building societies and estate agents are “tied” to one insurer, and therefore cannot compete with an independent specialist like us on cost or benefits as they only offer one product. This is a complex area and, in our view, is sometimes a more important decision than the mortgage. Whereas a mortgage deal may only last two or three years, the right protection could last the whole term!

 

We therefore always have a free face to face consultation with you and one of our experienced advisers to discuss your individual requirements to help us with our personal recommendations.

We have listed below a brief description of some of the many types of protection currently available, which may help narrow down your choices. Please feel free to call us and we will arrange an appointment with you at home, in your office, at one of our offices or via Zoom.

 

Critical Illness Cover

What is critical illness cover?

Critical illness insurance will pay out if you get one of a number of a specific medical conditions or injuries listed in the policy. But be aware that not all conditions are covered and the policy will also state how serious the condition must be.

Most policies will also consider permanent disabilities as a result of injury or illness. A critical illness policy only pays out once and then the policy ends. Some policies will make a smaller payment for less severe conditions, or if one of your children has one of the specified conditions.

 

What is not covered?

Some serious illnesses might not be covered, for example, some cancers and conditions not listed in the policy. You probably won’t be covered for health problems you knew you had before you took out the insurance, and this type of insurance does not pay out if you die. What’s covered and what’s not, will be set out in the policy details so make sure you’re fully aware of them and that they cover your needs. We guide you through all the considerations to find the right policy to meet your needs.

 

How much does it cost?

Your monthly payments will depend on a number of factors, including:

  • age
  • whether you smoke or have previously smoked
  • health (your current health, your weight, your family medical history)
  • job (some occupations carry a higher risk than others and may mean you have to pay more each month)
  • the amount of cover you take out

 

Our experienced and knowledgeable Advisers will talk you through all the policy options enabling you to make an informed decision regarding the best level of protection.

 

Other types of Protection products include:

Permanent Health Insurance/Income Protection

Provides a long-term, Tax-Free income, if you are unable to work due to accident or sickness, if eligible. This ideally would provide an income up to retirement. Some providers offer shorter term income payment periods, for example to the end of a mortgage term or for two or five years.  If you are employed, this tends to commence from when your employer’s sick pay entitlement finishes. If you do not have sick pay or are self-employed, payments will commence as per your chosen deferment period, this is usually from 4 to 52 weeks.

 

Private Health Insurance

To provide cover to allow for any private medical treatment and may also provide an income while in an NHS hospital. Subject to limits and eligibility. This insurance may help avoid lengthy waits on the NHS by having a private consultation or procedure using this insurance.

 

Mortgage Payment Protection

Usually provides short term protection against sickness and/or redundancy. If you are eligible, cover can be from Day 1 or 30/60 days and lasts 12 - 24 months in either event.

 

Business & Commercial Cover

We will be delighted to provide you with quotations for any of the above insurance products. We also have access to excellent providers for Investment, Commercial and business Insurance.

Whether you are a sole trader, partnership or Limited company, Business protection is a vital safety net, and can take many forms, life and/or Critical Illness cover, Income protection, Key person or 'Key Man' insurance, and for Limited Companies, why not Let the Tax man pay for some of your life cover?

 

Home and Contents Cover

We will be pleased to run a comparison quote for either a new or existing policy for all your Home and/or Contents requirements.


Contact Us

For further details about the mortgage and protection products we offer as a fully independent mortgage broker, or any other mortgage information, book your FREE CONSULTATION with one of our expert Mortgage and Protection Advisers.

Bristol Mortgages Online             www.bristolmortgagesonline.com          Tel 0117 325 1511

Bath Mortgages Online                 www.bathmortgagesonline.com             Tel 01225 584 888

Weston Mortgages Online            www.westonmortgagesonline.com        Tel 01934 442 023

Exeter Mortgages Online               www.exetermortgagesonline.com         Tel 01392 690 888


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