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KEYPERSON INSURANCE - frequently asked questions

What is Keyperson (Keyman) insurance - it protects the financial future of a business in the event of death or disability of an employee who is key to its profitability and viability

bulletWho are they - Directors, top salespeople, managers / technicians i.e. those most difficult and costly to replace
bulletWhat does it do - covers a fall in profits due to lost orders; repays bank loans, directors’ loan accounts and trade creditors; pays salary of a temporary manager; covers cost of recruitment & retraining.
bulletHow to identify key people - If they become seriously ill or die would: customer confidence fail; shareholders become nervous; loans guaranteed by that person be recalled; a replacement be difficult to find; affect current projects, orders, campaigns etc.
bulletIs it necessary - 15.9% of 45 year old male executives die before age 65 (Standard mortality tables AM80), one in 6 males aged 30 will have had a heart attack before age 65 (ERC Frankona 1997)
bulletIs the cost worth it - an example: Male 45 years old - cost of motor insurance for £27,000 company car £810 p.a. - cost of £100,000 5 year term insurance £175 p.a. Is there any comparison to be made ?
bulletEasy to arrange - we provide the necessary expertise to take care of underwriting, taxation matters and any Draft Board resolutions required
bulletHow much cover - rule of thumb is between 5 to 10 times remuneration or via attributable net profit basis over a 5 year period e.g. Average profit £200,000, attributable net profit 50%, recovery period 5 years, cover required is £200,000 x 50% x 5 yrs = £500,000
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The objective is to put the right money in the right hands at the right time

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