Income Protection Insurance UK

Protect Your Income If You Can’t Work Through Illness or Injury

Unexpected illness or injury can put your finances at risk. Income protection insurance provides a tax-free monthly payment if you’re unable to work, helping you cover your mortgage, bills, and lifestyle — so you can focus on recovery, not finances. 

As a regulated adviser, I provide personalised income protection advice for self-employed professionals, contractors, freelancers, and anyone without long-term sick pay, helping you secure the right cover for your circumstances. 

What Is Income Protection?

Income protection insurance pays a monthly benefit, usually 50–70% of your income, if illness or injury prevents you from working.

It can help cover:

  • Mortgage or rent payments
  • Household bills and living costs
  • Loan repayments
  • Maintaining your standard of living while recovering


Ideal for:
Self-employed individuals, contractors, freelancers, or anyone without long-term sick pay.

“Income protection is about keeping your finances secure while you focus on getting better — not worrying about bills or mortgage payments.”

Why Income Protection Matters

Even short-term illness can create financial pressure. Income protection helps you: 

  • Avoid dipping into savings or retirement funds 
  • Maintain financial stability 
  • Reduce stress so you can focus on recovery 
  • Protect your family and household from financial strain 

Unlike life cover or critical illness cover, income protection provides ongoing support while you’re unable to work. 

Why Regular Reviews Are Important

Your income, expenses, and work circumstances can change over time. Review your policy if: 

  • Your income has changed 
  • You’ve moved from employed to self-employed (or vice versa) 
  • You’ve taken on new financial commitments 
  • Your policy is several years old 
  • You’re unsure if your policy covers your profession or work pattern 


Regular reviews ensure your cover remains suitable, affordable, and effective

Why Use a Professional Adviser

Not all income protection policies are the same. Some may: 

  • Exclude certain illnesses 
  • Have long waiting periods before payments start 
  • Limit monthly payouts 

 

I provide regulated, expert advice to ensure you: 

  • Understand how much of your income can be insured 
  • Know waiting periods and payout terms 
  • Understand policy exclusions and limitations 
  • See how income protection complements life and critical illness cover 

My Income Protection Process

I guide you step by step to make securing cover simple: 

 

1️⃣ Initial Review – Assess income, work situation, and protection needs 

2️⃣ Policy Comparison – Find the most suitable policies for your circumstances 

3️⃣ Clear Recommendation – Explained in plain English 

4️⃣ Application Support – Guidance through underwriting and paperwork 

5️⃣ Ongoing Support – Assistance with reviews or claims 

 

Simple. Transparent. Stress-free. 

Income Protection FAQs

Typically 50–70% of your gross or net income, depending on the insurer. 

Policies include a waiting period, usually 1–12 months.

Until you return to work, reach retirement age, or the policy term ends. 

Yes. Advice is FCA-regulated, ensuring it is **suitable, transparent, and in your best interest**.

Middleton Finance is a trading name of Daniel Bailey who is an Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of Advance Mortgage Funding Ltd. Advance Mortgage Funding Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.  

Still have a question? Get in touch.

Review Your Income Protection Today

Whether you’re arranging income protection for the first time or reviewing an existing policy, I provide expert, clear, and compliant advice to protect your income, mortgage, and family.