Personal Accident Insurance for Small Business Owners
If you suffer an accident that leaves you unable to work, would you be able to cover your bills and business expenses?
Personal accident cover can provide a lump sum or financial support in the event of accidental death, permanent and total disablement, loss of limb or loss of sight. Cover can also be extended for temporary, partial or total disablement for up to 12 months.
Personal accident insurance cover comes in three levels:
- Employment.
- Employment including commuting.
- 24 hours cover, which includes incidents inside and outside working hours as well as cover for incidents that occur whilst undertaking amateur sports.
The policy can pay out a lump sum agreed by you with the insurer or a multiple of your salary.
(In order for cover to be valid, you must be off work for at least the qualification period and be signed off work by a doctor).
Key Features and Benefits of our Personal Accident Insurance Policies
- Affordable cover that suits you.
- Receive a lump sum or income replacement to cover your outgoings.
- Cover for your medical expenses.
- Expert advice to explain your cover.
- On-hand support throughout the life of your policy.
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What's Covered?
- Accidental injury.
- Accidental death.
- Permanent total disability.
- Quadriplegia.
- Paraplegia.
- Permanent loss of sight in one eye or both eyes.
- Permanent loss or use of one limb.
- Permanent loss of speech.
- Permanent loss of hearing in one or both ears.
Cover extensions
You can choose to extend your cover to include:
- Burns.
- Hospitalisation.
- Major fractures.
- Dislocation.
- Some of our insurers allow you to purchase business travel alongside your personal accident policy.
- Weekly benefits can be available for temporary, permanent or partial disablement.
The fixed amounts paid for specific injuries may differ by provider under your personal accident policy. An income protection policy pays a percentage of your income each month. Please check your policy documentation or speak to your adviser.
What is Not Covered by Personal Accident Insurance?
Public Liability
While personal accident insurance covers you against accidents and injuries at work, it doesn't cover other people. Public liability insurance covers you for any injury or damage to third parties.
Employers Liability Insurance
Personal injury cover doesn’t cover illness and injuries for your employees. Employers liability insurance is a legal requirement for anyone employing staff, including volunteers, and if you are a limited company.
Your Property and Equipment
You should consider tools and equipment cover for the cost of repair or replacement should you need to make a claim for loss or damage to your own property and equipment, as a result of your business activities or an accident.
Payment Protection Insurance
Payment protection insurance is not the same as personal accident insurance. This protection is there to cover your payments if you have an accident, become sick or unemployed.
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Personal Accident Insurance FAQs
It’s not a legal requirement and taking out personal accident cover is purely down to personal choice. It’s typically taken out by self-employed business owners who may need cover for a period of loss earnings to help pay business expenses.
You should consider:
- If you have enough savings to cover you if you’re out of work for an extended period of time.
- Do you have any other income protection policies?
- If the worst happens and you don’t survive an accident, do you have adequate life insurance?
- The amount of cover you will require depends on your financial circumstances such as your regular income and any outgoings.