Covid responsible for 32% of the Exeter’s IP claims

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The Exeter paid over £10.1m in income protection (IP) during 2020, equating to 91% of all claims submitted,

The health and protection insurer has just published its IP claims statistics for 2020. Covid-19 was the single most claimed for condition in 2020, representing 32% of claims.

Other conditions which accounted for a large number of claims included musculoskeletal conditions (21%) and accident and injuries (12%).

Through its income protection policies, the insurer was able to support over 1,700 of its members who became unable to work due to illness or injury. In line with ABI guidance, these figures only include new claims that were paid in 2020, or existing claims that ceased during 2020. Claims that commenced earlier than 2020 that are still in payment are not included.

Figures from the mutual insurer also show that the average age of a claimant on its Income Protection Plus policy was just 36 years old, while the Exeter’s longest single income protection claim started in 1997. This claim is still ongoing and has so far paid out more than £520,000 to date.

Chris Pollard, chief operating officer at the Exeter, said: “We really believe income protection can be lifechanging for our members, highlighted by the fact that we have been providing long-term support for many members, including an ongoing claim that started 24 years ago. Every claim we receive is a member, and potentially a family, turning to us for support in their moment of need, which is why we are proud to have paid over £10.1m in income protection claims in 2020.

“The past year has been extremely challenging for the country’s health and wellbeing, finances and economy, so it’s not surprising that Covid-19 featured so prominently. However, although year-on-year our claims data proves the value of Income Protection, there is still too little awareness of the benefits of this type of insurance for those who are unable to work through illness or injury. Raising awareness is critical and we are determined to support financial advisers to have these conversations with clients.”

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