Executive income protection works in a similar way to a standard income protection policy, by paying out to replace lost income.
However, instead of being taken out by an individual to protect their income, the policy will be arranged and paid for by a business.
If you’re an employed director of a limited company, you could choose to protect your own income or allow an employee to benefit themselves.
If the insured person becomes unable to work (due to illness or injury), a claim can be made and payments will be made to the business.
The funds can then be passed on to the insured person, using PAYE, to provide them with a percentage of their income while they’re unable to work (acting as a form of sick pay).
Typically, up to 80% of the insured person’s income can be protected.
As with any income protection policy, there are some key policy terms and conditions that you should be aware of: