Covid-19 and life assurance products such as Specified Illness cover & Income Protection.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, this may cause many people to question whether they have sufficient protection in place and also how will products such as Income Protection, Specified Illness Cover, Life cover & Mortgage Protection help you.
To date, Aviva are the only Life Insurance Company to have released a statement on the Issue but it’s our understanding that the points raised below will apply in general across all of the Life Insurance providers. However it’s still advisable to consult the terms & conditions of your specific Policy.
So, amid all of the confusion & false information out there I hope this helps:
No new COVID-19 restrictions have been applied to Aviva protection policies and currently there are no plans to amend acceptance criteria.
Will Income protection policies pay out for COVID-19?
If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 and meet the definition of disability after the normal deferred period yes you will be able to submit a claim.
Will specified illness policies pay out for COVID-19?
No, COVID-19 is not a defined illness under a Specified Illness contract. However, a client may be eligible to claim for conditions arising from Covid-19 if the specified illness definition is met for example, coma.
Do Life Insurance policies pay out for COVID-19?
Yes, Life policies cover you if you die from COVID-19.
If an applicant discloses that they recently travelled to a restricted area (such as Italy) will they be accepted for cover?
Normal underwriting will apply and each case will be assessed individually.
If a customer discloses that they have tested positive for Covid-19 will they be accepted for cover?
Cover may be possible, but it is likely that it would be postponed until a full recovery has been made.
If you are concerned about your existing levels of cover and feel you need to review your Family protection, we remain contactable at our Carrick on Shannon & Galway offices on info@wealthwise.ie or you can reach us on our mobiles as follows;
Barry Kerr 086-1093599 barry@wealthwise.ie
Brian Trainor 087-3356453 brian@wealthwise.ie
Barbara McManus 086-1688793 barbara@wealthwise.ie
Conor Harte 086-1706271 Conor@wealthwise.ie
Barry Kerr BBS QFA CFP® is the owner of Wealthwise Financial Planning, Block C, Hartley Business Park, Carrick on Shannon, www.wealthwise.ie. Wealthwise Financial Ltd T/A Wealthwise Financial Planning is Regulated by the central Bank of Ireland. All details and views contained within this article are for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. Wealthwise Financial Planning makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness or suitability of any information and will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses arising from its use.
