Tag: income protection

A guide to Income Protection with PG Mutual

Posted by / August 16, 2022

Nobody likes to dwell on the unexpected. But have you ever considered how you would pay your bills if illness or injury prevented you from working? Income protection cover could provide the peace of mind that you will be able to meet your financial commitments until you are well enough to return to work. And unlike many other providers, we share our profits with our policyholders.   Here’s some information about income protection cover with PG Mutual that could be […]

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The History of Income Protection

Posted by / September 20, 2021

The history of income protection insurance in the UK Income protection – one of those ideas that seems so good you could be forgiven for thinking it’s been around since, well, paid work. So how, when, and where did income protection come from? For the answer to that, we need to travel back to the 18th century. The revolution will be industrialised In Britain, the idea of income protection was planted firmly during the country’s Industrial Revolution. The excellent engineering […]

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Is income protection right for you?

Posted by / August 9, 2021

Are you considering an income protection policy? For many people, the security and peace of mind it can give represents fantastic value for money. But there are some important matters to consider on getting a policy that helps protect your income. Let’s take a look at the ins and outs to help you answer the question: is income protection right for you? What is income protection? Income protection is designed to protect you financially if illness or injury leaves you […]

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Family Income – A fragile responsibility?

Posted by / October 14, 2020

Employed, self-employed, zero-hours, flexi-working, the world of work is changing. Even without the current uncertainties, it’s becoming almost expected that we may experience some form of break in our earnings potential during a career. This may be for various reasons such as planned caring responsibilities, or career-changing, or unplanned such as a cancelled contract or period of unemployment. Suppose it’s a planned career break, you’ll have had time to plan your finances and make adjustments, such as part-time working or […]

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Membership perks: enjoy free access to GP 24/7

Posted by / May 23, 2019

Enjoy waiting for days on end to see your GP? No, you probably don’t. How about taking time off work so you can make your appointment? Or trekking into town at inconvenient times? GPs are brilliant. And we are so fortunate to have the NHS. But let’s face it. Trying to see your local GP can be a little frustrating – not to mention time-consuming. Waiting ten days for an appointment – the average wait time in England – isn’t […]

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6 Tips to Get Your Finances in Order in Your 30’s & 40’s

Posted by / April 30, 2019

6 tips to get your finances in order in your 30s and 40s

With you twenties behind you, your thirties and forties have the power to define your financial fortunes not just for now, but for many years to come. You don’t want financial stresses to ruin what can be some of the happiest days of your life, nor do you want to kick the financial can down the lane for later years. Here are a few tips to grips with your finances through the fabulous thirties and forties. Make a will. Don’t […]

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6 income protection myths that could harm your financial security

Posted by / March 20, 2019

6 income protection myths

We can’t all be financial experts. But you should at least be an expert with your own finances. Unfortunately it can be hard to separate the fact from the fiction and the pros from the cons with some financial products. Income protection cover has helped countless professionals protect their financial security when illness or injury temporarily left them unable to work. Yet some frustrating misconceptions prevent many people from exploring how income protection could benefit them. It’s time to bust […]

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PG Mutual partners with Chorley Building Society

Posted by / March 13, 2019

Chorley Building Society has partnered with income protection expert, PG Mutual, to offer an income protection product to their members. The product is called ‘Income Protection Plus’ and the plan will provide an income for policyholders if they are unable to work due to illness, accident or injury. What’s more, as an added bonus, PG Mutual returns profits to its members meaning the plan builds up a lump sum based on the length of time you have been with them, […]

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Second year of record growth for Income Protection Plus

Posted by / February 4, 2019

PG Mutual 2018 growth

PG Mutual are pleased to announce for the second year running a record increase in new policy sales and total number of new members joining us. In 2018, PG Mutual increased new policy sales by 34% and membership by 12%. Last February, PG Mutual introduced three new membership benefits: An Enhanced Loyalty Bonus* aiming to provide loved ones with a minimum capital sum of £10,000 as well as six months of income cover if they die before the maturity of […]

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A new take on New Year resolutions

Posted by / January 14, 2019

New Year Resolutions Blog from Agile Humans

This article is a guest post from the founders of Agile Human – a wellbeing specialist that helps individuals and organisations to become more productive, positive and energised. How many of us started last year with some New Year resolutions? Admit it. You’re one of them. And we’re going to bet that some of your resolutions were big, bold and juicy. Perhaps one had the potential to be truly life changing!   Everyone knows that person who was going to […]

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