When setting up your Income Protection policy, you have two premium types to choose from. These are guaranteed or reviewable premiums. It’s important to understand the difference between the two, as the cost of your policy will depend on your decision.
Although reviewable premiums tend to be cheaper initially, overtime they can become more and more expensive. As mentioned above, this is because insurers can increase the cost of premiums at their discretion.
So, although the premiums might be affordable to begin with, in the future they may not be. Some insurers increase premiums with age, so they offer very low premiums at the start of a policy. Then over time they increase significantly, sometimes by over three times the initial premium.
Guaranteed premiums however, although more expensive to begin with, remain fixed. Particularly with long terms policies over they can actually work out cheaper. You know that regardless of the insurer or external factors you will always pay the same amount each month. This is especially the case for younger workers who secure low fixed premiums.
Which type of premium is “best” for you will depend on your specific situation. Before taking out a policy, it’s a good idea to speak to an adviser. We can help you identify which premium type is most suitable – give us a call on 02084327333 or email help@drewberry.co.uk for fee-free advice.
Some policies will also give you the option of index linking your policy to ensure your benefit remains in line with inflation. This helps to ensure that the value of your benefit doesn’t reduce over time.
It’s important to note however, with this option your premiums will also increase each year, even if you have guaranteed premiums. This is to compensate for the fact your benefit is rising with inflation year on year.
When looking to get Income Protection, we’d always advise speaking with a specialist. This is to ensure you get the most suitable cover for your specific needs and budget. Our advisers live and breathe the personal insurance market, so we’re in a great position to recommend the right policy for your needs. Give us a call on 02084327333 or email us on help@drewberry.co.uk for fee-free advice
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