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Income Protection

Income Protection is designed to provide an income for employees if they are unable to work for a prolonged period of time due to illness or injury. Payment begins once a predetermined period called the "deferred period" has passed since the onset of the condition leading to the claim. The deferred period differs according to the specific terms of each policy, but is usually 26 or 52 weeks.

Irish Life is the leading provider of Income Protection in Ireland. We currently provide insurance to over 150,000 people covering a wide range of occupations.

Irish Life pays incame protection payments worth over €3.4m to over 2,300 people each month. 60% of people receiving benefits are under age 49.

This experience and our economies of scale allow us to continuously innovate in this market and to provide world class services to our Income Protection claimants.

Irish Life Corporate Business’s strength in Income Protection

  • We provide insurance for 275,000 people covering a wide range of occupations.
  • Irish Life Corporate Business pays disability payments worth over €45m to over 3,000 people each year. 60% of people receiving benefits are under age 49.
  • Our insurance benefit goes much further than simply ensuring the payment arrives on time. After a serious illness or accident, many people are unable to adjust to their changed circumstances without the benefit of supportive advice and assistance. Irish Life Corporate Business believes in the formation and maintenance of long term relationships with the claimant. The
    relationship spans from managing claims efficiently to offering rehabilitation and retraining possibilities as well as trained help and advice.
  • Irish Life Corporate Business works closely with employers, providing advice and assistance on all aspects of the management of absenteeism and claims. We can also provide a specific Early Intervention Service (EIS) whereby we contact employers regularly by phone to help them focus on absenteeism and early completion of claim forms.
  • We have established a highly skilled team of Health Claims Advisors who meet with claimants in their homes. The purpose of these visits is to explain the claims process and policy conditions as well as offering advice on re-training or rehabilitation. Our Health Claims Advisors also provide advice on benefits to which the claimant may be entitled from the State as well as the many State and voluntary agencies that exist to work with people with specific disabilities.

The importance of Income Protection cover

  • Loss of income due to illness or injury is a real concern for employees. Therefore, employees will perceive the Income Protection cover provided by their employer as being very valuable. This can be of benefit in attracting and retaining employees.
  • Irish Life Corporate Business takes an innovative and pro-active approach to Income Protection claims management and aims to help employees recover and return to work after they have been out of work on an Income Protection claim.
  • The monthly payment from Irish Life Corporate Business will help bridge the gap between the employee’s social welfare benefits paid in the event of disability and the income they require to maintain a reasonable standard of living while they are ill or injured.
  • Tax relief is usually available on employer premiums (subject to certain conditions).
  • Regular contributions to the pension plan can also be insured through Income Protection.
  • Benefits payable under the scheme may increase annually by the lesser of an agreed percentage or the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the preceding twelve months.
  • The scheme may also provide a proportionate benefit for employees who are unable to return to work fully and either resume their normal occupation on a part-time basis, at reduced earnings, or undertake an alternative occupation at reduced earnings. This is a valuable support for employees who are keen to return to the workforce but who cannot resume their original job in a full capacity.

Income Protection Documents

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For more information

Irish Life Corporate Business want to continue to develop relationships by working closely with brokers and employers. We have 3 technical Income Protection Managers available to meet employers and discuss claims.

For further information on the complete range of services offered by our Income Protection team please contact Adrian Cardiff on 01 704 2215, email adrian.cardiff@irishlife.ie

If you would like more information about Irish Life’s Group Risk Products please contact your Account Manager or the Risk Product Manager, Shane O’Farrell on 01 704 2869 or email shane.ofarrell@irishlife.ie

If you have any queries please contact your Irish Life Account Manager.

Irish Life Assurance plc is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

In the interest of customer service we may record and monitor calls. Irish Life Assurance plc, Registered in Ireland number 152576, Vat number 9F55923G.

Irish Life Assurance is part of the Irish Life and Permanent Group. Registered office is situated at Irish Life Centre, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1.

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