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Income Protection for Self-Employed & High-Risk Trades – Keep Your Income Flowing

If you can’t work, your income stops – but your bills won’t. Income protection insurance replaces part of your earnings if illness or injury prevents you from working, helping you stay on top of your mortgage, utilities, and everyday expenses.

Our specialist income protection for tradespeople ensures that self-employed and high-risk workers get fair, affordable cover without excessive premiums or exclusions.

Who We Cover

  • Self-employed builders, plumbers, electricians
  • Subcontractors & freelance trades
  • High-risk workers in construction, rail, offshore

How Income Protection for Trades & Self-Employed Works

  • Provides a monthly income if you can’t work due to illness or injury.
  • Tailored for tradespeople and self-employed workers with no sick pay safety net.
  • Helps you keep up with mortgage, rent, and living costs during recovery.
  • Flexible cover options to match your budget and needs.
  • Peace of mind knowing your family’s finances are protected.

Why Choose Specialist Income Protection

  • Key Challenges:
  • ❌ No employer sick pay if you’re self-employed
  • ❌ Standard insurers may increase premiums for high-risk jobs
  • ❌ Choosing the wrong deferment period can leave you with no payment when you need it most
  • Our Solutions:
  • ✅ Source policies that accept high-risk occupations without unfair penalties
  • ✅ Offer short-term or long-term cover to suit your budget
  • ✅ Help you choose the right waiting period to balance cost and payout speed
  • Who We Cover

  • How Income Protection for Trades & Self-Employed Works

  • Why Choose Specialist Income Protection

Speak to an Income Protection Specialist Today

Check your eligibility and get a customized plan to protect your earnings and support your recovery.

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Income Protection for Trades & Self-Employed – FAQs

Clear answers to common questions about securing tailored cover for self-employed and trade professionals.

  • Is there a waiting period before payments start?

    Yes – you choose the deferment period to suit your finances.

  • How much of my income can I cover?

    Typically, up to 60% of your gross earnings.

Are You Eligible?

Even if you have an irregular income or work in a hazardous trade,
you may still qualify if:

  • Income proof: You can prove average income over the last 12 months
  • Stable history: You have a stable client base or trade history
  • Flexible deferment: You are willing to consider a flexible
    deferment period

We’ll help match you with the right lender for your situation

  • Applicant Criteria
  • Residency Criteria
  • Income Criteria
  • Loan Criteria
  • Minimum Age: At least 21 years old
  • Maximum Age: 75 years old at the end of term; for joint applications, age of oldest applicant used
  • Maximum Number of Applicants: 2
  • Guarantors: Not accepted
  • First-time Buyers: Accepted
  • Marital Status: Applications from married/civil partnership applicants must be in joint names
  • Maximum Allowable Adverse Defaults: None in last 6 months. Individual defaults up to £200 may be disregarded if related to utilities, communications, or mail order
  • CCJs: None in last 6 months
  • Mortgage/Secured Loans: Arrears status of 0 in last 6 months; none missed in last 12 months
  • Fixed Term Agreements: No missed payments in last 6 months
  • Revolving Credit: Missed payments considered
  • Bankruptcy: Accepted if discharged >3 years ago (Standard range: >6 years)
  • Payday Loans: Accepted if account closed >12 months ago
  • Repossessions: Accepted if repossession >6 years ago
  • Debt Management Plans: Advised to speak to broker for specifics
  • Residential Status: 3 years UK residential address history required
  • Visa Requirements: One applicant must have indefinite leave to remain. Others must have indefinite leave or Right to Reside with valid visa (minimum 12 months)
  • Accepted Visa Types: EUSS Pre-Settled/Settled, Leave to Remain, Family Visa, Skilled Worker, UK Ancestry, Health & Care Worker, British National (Overseas), Intra-company transfer
  • Diplomatic Immunity: Not accepted
  • Minimum Earned Income: £18,000 per application
  • Foreign Currency: Not accepted
  • Diplomatic Immunity: Not accepted
  • Self-Employed – Limited Company: 2 years accounts, 3 months business statements; SA302 only as support; include additional remuneration where applicable
  • Self-Employed – Sole Trader/Partnership: 2 years accounts, 3 months business statements; SA302 may be requested
  • Retired: Private pension accepted
  • Employed: Minimum 3 months in current job, 6 months continuous employment; contract employees – 12 months; day rate contractors; payslips – 3 months or 6 weeks if weekly; zero-hour contracts with conditions; seasonal/temporary work not considered
  • Income Types Considered: Basic Salary 100%, Car Allowance 100%, Bonus 50%, Overtime 50%, Commission 50%
  • Maximum LTV: Up to £1 million for 75% LTV; up to £750,000 for 85% LTV
  • Maximum Term: 35 years
  • Minimum Term: 5 years, 1 month
  • Minimum Loan: £25,001
  • Maximum Loan: £1 million at 75% LTV; £750,000 at 85% LTV
  • Remortgage Applications: Accepted if applicant has owned property for 6 months
  • Repayment: Capital & Interest; Interest Only up to 60% LTV with repayment strategy
  • Offer Validity: 90 Days
  • Application Validity: 45 Days
  • Let To Buy: Accepted
  • Right To Acquire: Not accepted

Income Protection for Trades & Self-Employed

Specialist cover that replaces your income if illness or injury stops you working, keeping your finances secure until you’re back on your feet.

    📞 Keep Your Income Secure

    Get Your Personalized Income Protection Quote Today