Executive Income Protection

Executive Income Protection: protecting your most valuable asset, your ability to earn

If illness or injury stopped you or a key member of your team from working tomorrow…

  • How long would the business cope?
  • How long would personal income last?

Executive Income Protection is the simple, tax‑efficient way to safeguard that income.

Without executive income protection…

  • Income could drop to statutory sick pay
  • Dividends may stop completely
  • Business cash flow could come under pressure
  • Personal commitments still continue

With executive income protection…

  • Up to 80% of income can be covered (salary + dividends)
  • The business continues paying income to the insured person via PAYE
  • Premiums may be claimed as a tax‑deductible business expense
  • Multiple claims can be made, cover continues even after previous illnesses

Why it matters more than ever

Directors and key employees often rely on a mix of salary + dividends. If they can’t work,
statutory sick pay doesn’t come close to replacing real income, and business revenue can
take a hit too.

Who is it designed for?

  • Directors of limited companies
  • High‑earning executives
  • Contractors taking income via dividends
  • Businesses reliant on one or two key individuals

How it works

  1. The business takes out and pays for the policy.
  2. If the insured person becomes unable to work due to illness/injury, the insurer pays a
    monthly benefit to the company.
  3. The business passes that income to the employee via PAYE.

The business benefits

  • Protects cash flow during absence
  • Funds ongoing salary, NI and pension contributions
  • Helps retain senior staff
  • Supports faster return to work

A single policy. A reliable income. Total peace of mind.

If your business relies heavily on you, or a key person, then Executive Income Protection isn’t a luxury. It’s essential.


Published 9 February 2026


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