A to Z of Financial Products
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Insurance Products
Overview
Insurance Products
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Accident Insurance: Provides compensation for injuries sustained due to an accident.
Aircraft Insurance: Covers aircraft owners and operators for loss, damage, or liability related to their aircraft.
Animal Insurance (Pet Insurance): Covers veterinary costs for pets and sometimes includes liability coverage if your pet injures someone.
B
Business Interruption Insurance: Covers loss of income due to a business being unable to operate as a result of a disaster like fire or flood.
Buildings Insurance: Covers the cost of repairing or rebuilding a property due to damage caused by events like fire, flooding, or vandalism.
Burglary Insurance: Protects against losses due to theft from forced entry into property or business premises.
C
Car Insurance: Mandatory in the UK, it covers liability and damages in case of vehicle accidents. Levels include third party, third party fire and theft, and comprehensive.
Commercial Property Insurance: Protects business premises and their contents from risks like fire, flooding, and theft.
Contents Insurance: Covers the personal belongings inside your home against theft, fire, and damage.
Critical Illness Insurance: Provides a lump sum if you are diagnosed with a serious illness such as cancer, heart attack, or stroke.
D
Death in Service Insurance: Pays a lump sum to an employee's beneficiaries if they die while employed, regardless of whether it happens at work.
Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance (D&O): Covers company directors and officers against personal liability for wrongful acts committed in their role.
Dental Insurance: Helps cover the cost of dental treatments and check-ups.
E
Employers’ Liability Insurance: Legally required if you have employees. Covers compensation claims made by employees for injuries or illnesses caused by their work.
Event Insurance: Covers events such as weddings, conferences, and festivals against cancellation, public liability, and other risks.
F
Fleet Insurance: Covers multiple vehicles used by a business under one policy.
Flood Insurance: Protects against damage caused by flooding to property and possessions.
G
Gap Insurance: Covers the difference between the market value of a vehicle and the amount outstanding on finance if the vehicle is written off.
Goods in Transit Insurance: Protects goods against loss or damage while being transported.
H
Health Insurance (Private Medical Insurance): Provides access to private healthcare and treatments, reducing waiting times.
Holiday Insurance (Travel Insurance): Covers unexpected events while travelling, including medical expenses, trip cancellations, and lost luggage.
Home Insurance: Combines buildings and contents insurance to cover your home and its belongings.
I
Income Protection Insurance: Provides a regular income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
Indemnity Insurance: Offers protection from financial loss or damages claims arising from professional negligence.
J
Jewellery Insurance: Specific cover for valuable jewellery items, often included under contents insurance with high-value item extensions.
K
Key Person Insurance: Protects a business against the financial impact of losing a key employee or director due to death or critical illness.
L
Landlord Insurance: Protects landlords against risks such as property damage, loss of rent, and tenant-related liabilities.
Legal Expenses Insurance: Covers the cost of legal advice and representation in certain situations, such as employment disputes or contract disagreements.
Life Insurance: Pays a lump sum or regular payments to your dependants in the event of your death.
M
Marine Insurance: Covers loss or damage to ships, cargo, and related transport or storage.
Motor Fleet Insurance: Designed for businesses with multiple vehicles, covering all under one policy.
Motor Trade Insurance: For businesses involved in selling, repairing, or servicing vehicles, providing cover for vehicles used in the course of business.
N
No Claims Bonus Protection: Allows you to make a certain number of claims on your car insurance without losing your no-claims discount.
Nursing Insurance: Helps pay for long-term nursing care if you become seriously ill or disabled.
O
Office Insurance: Covers office contents, including furniture, computers, and important documents, against damage or theft.
Over 50s Life Insurance: A policy designed for those over 50, providing a lump sum on death, typically without a medical exam.
P
Personal Accident Insurance: Provides compensation if you are injured, disabled, or killed in an accident.
Personal Liability Insurance: Covers legal costs and compensation if you accidentally injure someone or damage their property.
Pet Insurance: Covers the cost of veterinary treatments for your pet if they fall ill, get injured, or need emergency care. It may also include cover for theft or death.
Professional Indemnity Insurance: Protects businesses and professionals from claims of negligence, errors, or omissions in their work.
Public Liability Insurance: Covers compensation claims from the public for injuries or damage to property caused by your business.
Q
Quad Bike Insurance: Covers off-road vehicles like quad bikes for theft, damage, and liability.
R
Rental Protection Insurance: Covers loss of rental income if your property becomes uninhabitable due to damage.
Retirement Insurance (Pension Annuity): Provides a regular income in retirement by converting pension savings into a steady payout.
S
Self-Employed Insurance: A tailored insurance package combining relevant cover such as public liability, professional indemnity, and income protection for freelancers and the self-employed.
Shop Insurance: Protects shop premises and contents from damage, theft, and liability claims.
Sports Insurance: Covers injuries and accidents that occur while participating in sports.
T
Taxi Insurance: Specialist motor insurance for taxi drivers, covering passenger liability, accidents, and theft.
Tenant’s Contents Insurance: Covers personal belongings for tenants in rented accommodation.
Tradesman Insurance: A package of cover options for tradespeople, typically including public liability, employers’ liability, and tools cover.
Travel Insurance: Provides protection for medical expenses, trip cancellations, and lost baggage while travelling.
U
Unemployment Insurance: Provides income if you lose your job through no fault of your own, such as redundancy.
Underinsurance Coverage: Covers situations where the insurance you hold is insufficient for the loss experienced.
V
Van Insurance: Protects vans used for personal or business use against theft, damage, and third-party liability.
Voluntary Group Life Insurance: An optional benefit offered by employers that provides life insurance coverage to employees.
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Wedding Insurance: Covers unexpected costs from wedding cancellations, vendor issues, or accidents during the event.
Workplace Pensions Insurance: Ensures compliance with pension enrolment regulations and provides long-term savings for employees.
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X-Ray Insurance: Specialist cover for x-ray equipment and liability for damage or misuse in medical or industrial settings.
Y
Yacht Insurance: Covers yachts against damage, theft, and third-party liability.
Z
Zero Hour Contract Insurance: Protects individuals on zero-hour contracts with income protection and accident insurance if unable to work due to illness or injury.