Protection Insurance

Protect what
matters most.

Life is unpredictable. We arrange whole-of-market personal protection, from life cover and critical illness insurance to income protection and mortgage protection, ensuring you and your family are covered no matter what happens.

£1M+Max Cover Available
500Policies Arranged
Wholeof Market Access
25+Years of specialist cases
Why personal protection matters

Cover for every stage of life.

Most people insure their car and their home, but far fewer protect their most valuable asset, their ability to earn and provide for their family. We make sure the right policies are in place so a difficult time doesn't become a financial crisis too.

Life cover pays out on death

Provides a tax-free lump sum to your family or beneficiaries, replacing lost income and clearing debts such as your mortgage.

Critical illness pays on diagnosis

A lump sum paid if you're diagnosed with a specified serious condition, giving you financial breathing room to focus on recovery.

Income protection replaces your salary

If illness or injury stops you working, income protection pays a monthly benefit, typically up to 70% of your earnings, until you return to work.

Mortgage protection covers your repayments

Ensures your mortgage is paid if you die or are diagnosed with a critical illness, so your family keeps the family home.

Life Cover
From £5/mo
Critical Illness
From £12/mo
Income Protection
From £15/mo
Mortgage Protection
From £8/mo
Use Cases

What protection do you need?

Everyone's circumstances are different. Here are the most common protection scenarios we help clients with every day.

Mortgage Protection

Cover your mortgage repayments if you die or are diagnosed with a critical illness, ensuring your family keeps the family home no matter what.

Family Protection

Provide a lump sum to protect your family's financial future, covering everyday living costs, childcare, education and more.

Income Protection

Replace up to 70% of your income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury. Longer-term and more comprehensive than PPI.

Critical Illness Cover

Receive a tax-free lump sum on diagnosis of a covered condition, cancer, heart attack, stroke and many more serious illnesses.

Decreasing Term Life Insurance

Cover reduces in line with your outstanding mortgage balance, a cost-effective way to ensure your mortgage is cleared if you die.

Level Term Life Insurance

A fixed sum assured throughout the policy term, ideal for family protection where you need consistent cover regardless of your mortgage balance.

Our Process

How we arrange your protection

Step 01

Understand Your Needs

We review your income, outgoings, mortgage, family situation and any existing policies to understand what protection you actually need.

Step 02

Research the Whole Market

We search our whole-of-market panel of insurers to identify the most suitable policies at the most competitive premiums.

Step 03

Recommend a Tailored Plan

We present a clear recommendation, explaining what each policy covers, what it costs, and why we've chosen it for you.

Step 04

Complete the Application

We handle the application process on your behalf, liaising with underwriters on any medical questions to get the best possible terms.

Step 05

Policy in Force

Once accepted, your policy is in force and you're protected. We review your cover periodically as your circumstances change.

FAQs

Common questions about protection insurance

Life insurance pays out on death, providing a lump sum to your beneficiaries. Critical illness cover pays out on diagnosis of a specified serious illness (such as cancer, heart attack or stroke) while you are still alive. Many clients hold both policies together for comprehensive protection.

No, income protection is far more comprehensive and long-term than PPI. Income protection typically pays up to 70% of your salary for the duration of your inability to work (potentially until retirement), whereas PPI was a short-term product often tied to a specific loan or credit product.

Yes, some insurers specialise in non-standard cases and pre-existing conditions. Premiums may be higher or certain conditions may be excluded, but cover is often available. As whole-of-market brokers, we know which insurers take the most favourable view of different conditions.

A common rule of thumb is 10 times your annual salary plus your outstanding mortgage balance. However, the right amount depends on your personal circumstances, your income, debts, dependants and future financial obligations. We'll assess your specific needs and make a tailored recommendation.

Statistically, 1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. Critical illness cover provides a tax-free lump sum at the most financially vulnerable moment, helping you pay off your mortgage, fund private treatment or simply cover living costs while you recover.

Most reputable life and protection insurers pay between 97% and 99% of claims. We only recommend established, highly-rated providers with strong claims records, so that when you need to claim, your policy pays out as expected.

How we work

Protection advice
that takes the long view.

Most people only think about protection when something has happened to a friend or family member. We think about it before that. Here is how we approach yours.

Plain language, plain advice

We translate the jargon immediately. Term, sum assured, deferred period, own occupation, indexation. You leave the conversation knowing what cover you have, why, and exactly what it does in a claim.

Whole of market, written into trust

Whole-of-market access to UK insurers, with policies written into trust where appropriate so the payout reaches your family quickly and without inheritance tax complications.

Reviewed, not sold and forgotten

Income changes. Mortgages change. Children arrive. Businesses grow. We review your protection on a structured cycle so the cover keeps pace with the life you are actually living.

Free Protection Review

Find out if your protection covers what it should

Two minutes to check whether your life cover, income protection, and critical illness cover are actually fit for purpose.

Start protection check →Read the guide →
Whole of market  ·  No upfront fees
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Ready to protect what matters most?

Tell us about your situation and we'll recommend the right protection, usually within 24 hours.

Or email: enquiries@themortgageconsultancy.co.uk

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