Income protection insurance

How would you cope if you lost your job or couldn't work because you were ill? Would you still be able to pay your mortgage and other bills? That's where income protection insurance can help

There are different types of income protection insurance, which all provide slightly different cover, but all aim to help you cope financially in certain circumstances. There are some overlaps between the different types, so check before you buy, to make sure you don't pay for the same cover twice.

Remember if you are self-employed, or in a job offering limited or no sick pay, you may want to think very carefully if you could cope financially without any type of income protection insurance. Click on the links to find out more. Mortgage payment protection Credit insurance (or payment protection) Accident, sickness and unemployment cover Permanent health insurance Critical illness insurance