Prepare for the unexpected, as we have too much to lose

If you are employed or self-employed and are unable to work due to illness or injury, income protection insurance can replace up to 75% of your pre-tax income.

Why safeguard your earnings?

A prolonged absence from work due to illness or an injury could cause you to swiftly exhaust your savings and get into financial trouble.

By purchasing income protection insurance, you might be able to receive a monthly?payment equal to up to 75% of your salary to help you make up for your missed wages?while you're recovering rather than putting your family's way of life in jeopardy.

Income protection insurance premiums?may qualify for tax deductions,?and benefits are often taxable.

There are various waiting periods before you begin receiving your insurance benefit under the majority of income protection programmes (with options normally between 14 days and two years).

Additionally, a variety of benefit payment schedules are available to you, with the maximum protection being offered until age 65.

How much will you earn by age 65?

If you are 35 years old and make $80,000 a year, for instance,?you could make about $3.8 million before you are 65. Isn't that worth safeguarding in the event that a sickness or injury prevents you from working?

A financial adviser can help you determine whether income protection insurance suits your needs and circumstances.?Your income protection offered by?your employers or the over the phone ones or the one that claims no paper works?may not cover you for so many reasons, which require a discussion with an experienced adviser.