Although this type of insurance has no saving or investment value, it ensures that your loved ones can either pay out debts or keep up repayments on the family home, service any other outstanding debts and maintain their existing quality of life.
This may be an invaluable contingency plan to ensure your family's financial security is not affected in the event of your long term illness.
This may be a Partial or Total Disability of a permanent nature. Funds may be used to meet debt repayments and lifestyle requirements or to effect required modifications to your house or car as a result of the event.
If you're unable to work due to injury or illness. It offers a regular payment (up to 75 per cent of your average monthly income) to ensure you and your family can maintain your current standard of living until you return to work. Based on current tax laws, premiums for income protection insurance are generally tax deductible (excluding Accidental Lump Sum Option). This makes income protection insurance even more affordable.