Oysters Guide to family financial protection

Oysters Guide to family financial protection

4th October 2022

FAMILY PROTECTION

Three things to put on your family protection ‘to do’ list

Welcome to our Guide to Family Protection. There various complex risks in life that we all face, such as serious illness, an accident or death. What would happen if
something were to happen to you? Would your family be able to cope financially with the impact an unexpected event might have?

These are not easy questions to ask but it is important to consider what would happen if an unexpected event or accident took place, and how you could protect your family from the financial effects of serious illness or death.

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“THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF INCOME PROTECTION INSURANCE POLICIES AVAILABLE, SO YOU SHOULD OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL
ADVICE TO ENSURE YOU CAN COMPARE THE DIFFERENT OPTIONS AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY.”

Putting the right insurance policies in place can give you peace of mind that you and your family will have a safety net if the unexpected happens.

To discuss your plans for the future and how we can help, please contact us on 023 80848410 or enquiries@oysterfinancialplanning.co.uk .

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