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Accident & Sickness Insurance

Ensure financial security and peace of mind with coverage that supports you in times of unexpected accidents or illness

Income Replacement
Medical Expenses
Rehabilitation and Recovery
Overview

Accident & Sickness Insurance

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Protection when you cannot work

Personal Accident and Illness Insurance can provide financial support when an injury or illness prevents an individual from working. Depending on the policy, it may provide weekly income benefits to help offset lost earnings during recovery. Additional benefits may also be available, including accidental death, disablement and ongoing business expenses cover.

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Key benefits

Personal Accident and Illness Insurance may provide weekly income benefits to help offset lost earnings when an individual is unable to work due to an accidental injury or illness. Depending on the policy, additional benefits may also be available, such as accidental death, disablement or assistance with ongoing business expenses.

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Lump sum and waiting periods

Depending on the policy, Personal Accident and Illness Insurance may offer additional lump-sum benefits for accidental death or disablement. Policies may also include a waiting period before income benefits become payable and a specified benefit period that determines how long payments can continue. These conditions vary between insurers and policies, so it is important to understand the available options when arranging cover.

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Who can be covered

Personal Accident and Illness Insurance may be available to different categories of workers, including directors, employees and voluntary workers, depending on the insurer and policy. It may also be worth considering for individuals who are not covered by workers’ compensation arrangements, as it can provide financial support if an injury or illness prevents them from working. When considering a policy, it is important to review the available benefits, exclusions, limitations and premiums to ensure they align with your individual or business requirements. An experienced insurance broker can help you understand the available options and arrange suitable cover.

What’s covered

Comprehensive Protection for Every Aspect of Your Life

Before arranging Personal Accident and Illness Insurance, it is important to review the policy’s benefits, exclusions, limitations and premiums to understand the cover available. Speaking with an experienced insurance broker can help you assess your requirements, understand your options and explore suitable cover based on your individual circumstances.

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Income Replacement

Income Replacement

Income replacement may provide weekly benefits to help offset lost earnings if an individual is unable to work due to an accidental injury or illness.

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Medical Expenses

Medical Expenses

Medical expenses, including costs for hospitalization, surgeries, medications, and treatments, may be covered.

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Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation and Recovery

Weekly income benefits may help ease the financial pressure during recovery when an injury or illness prevents an individual from returning to work.

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Lump Sum Benefit

Lump Sum Benefit

Depending on the policy, optional lump-sum benefits may be available in the event of accidental death or disablement, providing additional financial support in difficult circumstances.

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Waiting Period

Waiting Period

Policies may include a waiting period before income benefits become payable following an injury or illness.

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Coverage Period

Coverage Period

Policies may also specify a benefit period, which determines how long income benefits can be paid. Waiting periods and benefit periods vary between policies, so it is important to understand these conditions when considering your insurance options.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Personal Accident and Illness Insurance may be worth considering for individuals who rely on their ability to work to earn an income. This can include professionals, business owners, self-employed individuals, freelancers and others who may experience financial difficulties if an injury or illness prevents them from working.

Personal Accident and Illness Insurance may provide weekly income benefits if an individual is unable to work due to an accidental injury or illness. Depending on the policy, additional benefits may also be available, including lump-sum payments for accidental death or disablement and assistance with ongoing business expenses. The benefits available will depend on the policy selected.

Personal Accident and Illness Insurance and Workers’ Compensation both provide financial support following injuries or illnesses that affect an individual’s ability to work. However, they differ in their purpose and application. Workers’ Compensation generally provides benefits for work-related injuries and illnesses and is compulsory for most employers under relevant state and territory legislation. Personal Accident and Illness Insurance is generally voluntary and may provide income benefits for injuries or illnesses occurring at work or outside work, depending on the policy.

You can explore Personal Accident and Illness Insurance options by contacting an insurance broker. At Angel Insurance Brokers, we can help you assess your requirements and obtain quotes from insurers. You may need to provide personal details, information about your occupation and income, and your preferred level of cover. Insurers will then assess your application and determine the available terms, premiums and policy conditions.

If you’re ready to secure tailored insurance solutions or have questions, our friendly team is here to help—reach out to us today for expert advice and peace of mind.

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