Posted by Gabby Wilson (Dip)PFS, MAQ
Mortgage and Protection Adviser
Does what you have in place now still reflect your life today?
Why reviewing your protection matters
Many people set up protection when they first take out a mortgage or start a family and then don’t revisit it.
But as life evolves, so do financial commitments. A policy that once felt reassuring might no longer provide the level of cover you or your loved ones would need.
That’s where flexibility becomes key.
Protection that can adapt with you
Most protection policies include Guaranteed Insurability Options (GIOs).
These features can allow you to increase your level of cover when certain life events happen without needing to go through medical underwriting again. Typically, you can increase your cover up to certain limits set by your policy - for example, a set monetary amount or a percentage of your original cover - depending on the provider and the type of life event.
In simple terms, that means:
· No new health questions
· No additional medical evidence
· Just the ability to adjust your cover when your needs change
It’s designed to give you peace of mind, knowing your protection can grow alongside your life.
When might you need to increase your cover?
Life events often come with increased financial responsibility. For example:
· A new baby or growing family A bigger family means more people relying on your income.
· Moving to a new home A larger mortgage or higher household costs can significantly change your financial commitments.
· A new job or pay rise With career progression often comes higher earnings and sometimes a higher standard of living.
Keep your cover working for you
Protection isn’t something you set and forget.
Having the option to increase your cover without further medical checks can make it easier to keep your policy aligned with your life, especially as circumstances change over time.
Give us a call today to review your cover and make sure it still meets your needs
If it’s been a while since you reviewed your protection, or if you’ve recently experienced a major life change, now could be a good time to take another look. A quick conversation could help ensure you and your loved ones remain properly protected, both now and in the future.
Terms, conditions, eligibility criteria and limits apply. Guaranteed Insurability Options vary by provider and policy
Think carefully before securing other debts against your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
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