Income Protection advise

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Greenroom
Greenroom
WA
7608 posts
WA, 7608 posts
1 Jun 2011 12:29pm
Just looking into income protection.
Any good products out there?
Thanks
wormy
wormy
QLD
679 posts
QLD, 679 posts
1 Jun 2011 7:57pm
www.lifebroker.com.au/

Just did yearly rounds to find a deal, these guy's were the best I found for my criteria.
I get re quoted for most insurances every year as they tend to stick it to people that don't.
Also tried "rate detective" he was the cheapest but failed to mention the quote didn't cover half of what I wanted, And I had to look into it hard to find this out.
I get sick of premiums going up ridicuously every year so I find getting requoted keeps them on thier toes.
bigmark100
bigmark100
NSW
584 posts
NSW, 584 posts
1 Jun 2011 7:58pm
Get a few prices. Try one of the big banks to get a starting point.
Be honest on all questions.
Skid
Skid
QLD
1499 posts
QLD, 1499 posts
1 Jun 2011 8:13pm
You want income protection advice?

Easy....

Don't marry my ex-wife!
SandS
SandS
VIC
5904 posts
VIC, 5904 posts
1 Jun 2011 9:05pm

get three brokers on the case , and see which one comes up with the goods.
bjw
bjw
QLD
3691 posts
bjw bjw
QLD, 3691 posts
1 Jun 2011 9:16pm
Income protection - don't invest in Weight Loss Sprays Pty Ltd.
TheGoodDr
TheGoodDr
SA
216 posts
SA, 216 posts
1 Jun 2011 9:03pm
If you're an employee, your industry super fund will have either 'income protection' or 'salary continuance'. Probably cheaper than the retail products.
Pugwash
Pugwash
WA
7733 posts
WA, 7733 posts
1 Jun 2011 8:00pm
If you have TSC in super, it is worth checking whether it is duties based, or hours based. It is also worth considering wait periods, and payment periods. Read the fine print!

For example, if you have TSC through your super for a fixed time, say 2 years, you can take out separate IP for life with a 2 yr wait... Longer wait = significantly reduced premiums.

Few other things:

-They usually pay to a max. of 75%...
-Understand your permanent and total disability stuff, as well as death benefits.
-If the premiums come out of super, this is something to keep in mind for the long term performance of your super.
-Increases in premiums may be related to indexation associated with forecast pay increases.


Disclaimer: Pugwash is definitely and absolutely not a financial adviser, individual experiences may vary

ginger pom
ginger pom
VIC
1746 posts
VIC, 1746 posts
1 Jun 2011 11:25pm
Don't get it. Not worth the money. In the UK, payment protection insurance and income protection on mortgages were the most profitable (read over-priced in relation to risk) products for the retail banking sector... until the regulator started cracking down. Aussie regulators are a little way off so it'll still be overpriced here.

If you want to get it, go direct, through a recognised brand and check the cover (which will be lame)

busterwa
busterwa
3782 posts
3782 posts
1 Jun 2011 11:11pm
NO_CRAZY_WHEELCHAIR_BOUND_REDBULL_WANABEES_EXIST!!!!
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