Minimum acceptable age at entry: Income protection is usually available to anyone aged between 19 next birthday and 55 next birthday who is in full-time employment, either self-employed or as an employee.
Provider: Friends Provident Product: Select Protection ' income protection and houseperson's cover. Houseperson's cover is available to those not in employment or who work, on average, less than 16 hours per week. Maximum age at entry: 55 Minimum policy term: Five years. Retirement ages available: All ages 50 to 65 inclusive. Maximum annual benefit available: £124,800 ' the maximum benefit is currently £2,400 per week for all income protection policies including those with other insurers. For class four occupations, £600 per week of the above may be on a deferred four wee...
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