Total & permanent disability insurance

Imagine if you were unable to work again due to accident or illness? Total and permanent disability (TPD) cover provides financial support in such a scenario.

What sort of things does TPD cover?

TPD insurance pays a lump sum if you are unable to work again due to an injury or illness. It is called a ‘worst-case scenario’ policy as a medical professional has to assess you and determine that you will not, physically or mentally, ever be able to work in the role you were in prior to the medical event.

The lump sum payment it provides can be used for -

  • Paying for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing care/nursing. This can include any adaptations needed to your house such as wheelchair ramps.
  • Reducing debt due to your lack of income when being unable to work, such as paying off your mortgage.
  • Covering the cost of your partner or a family member taking time off work to look after you.

TPD is different to income protection insurance, which provides monthly payments (income) not a lump sum of capital, and trauma cover, which pays a lump sum for getting specific medical conditions irrespective of your ability to work.

ICIB Brokerweb has a specialist Life & Health team that can sit down for a chat and help you to decide what the best cover is for your personal situation. We appreciate there are a lot of different policies out there so we will take the time to break it all down for you and put a plan together.

To ensure you are financially ok if you are unable to work again -

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