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Affordable Life Cover for High-Risk Jobs – Peace of Mind for Your Loved Ones

If you work in a physically demanding or dangerous role, the financial impact of an accident or fatality could be devastating for your loved ones. Our specialist life insurance for high-risk occupations provides a lump sum or regular income payout so your family can cover the mortgage, bills, and living costs if the worst happens.

Who We Help

  • Construction workers & builders
  • Offshore & maritime workers
  • Rail industry staff
  • Plant and heavy machinery operators
  • Roofers & scaffolders

How Life Insurance for High-Risk Jobs Works

  • You choose a cover amount that will protect your family’s financial needs.
  • We match you with specialist insurers experienced in high-risk occupations.
  • Underwriters assess your job role, duties, and any health conditions.
  • Premiums are tailored to your risk profile, starting from around £10/month.
  • Your policy pays a lump sum or regular income to your loved ones if you pass away during the cover period.

Why High-Risk Workers Need Specialist Life Cover

   

  • Key Challenges:
  • ❌ Standard insurers may reject your application due to job risk
  • ❌ Premiums can be inflated without proper underwriting
  • ❌ Policies may include exclusions that leave you unprotected
  • Our Solutions:
  • ✅ Partner with specialist life insurance providers for high-risk jobs
  • ✅ Negotiate affordable rates starting from £10/month
  • ✅ Ensure cover matches your job role with no hidden gaps
  • Who We Help

  • How Life Insurance for High-Risk Jobs Works

  • Why High-Risk Workers Need Specialist Life Cover

Speak to a Life Insurance Specialist Today

Check your eligibility and secure affordable cover to protect your loved ones.

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Life Insurance for High-Risk Jobs – FAQs

Essential answers to common questions about securing specialist cover for high-risk occupations.

  • Is a medical examination necessary?

    Not always – it depends on your health and chosen cover amount.

  • Can I get life insurance if I work offshore?

    Yes – some insurers have location limits, but we know which ones will approve you.

Are You Eligible?

Even if you have past medical conditions or a challenging work environment, you may still get approved:

You may still qualify if you have:

  • High-risk professions: You work in construction, offshore, or other dangerous trades
  • Previous declinations: You have previously been declined by a standard insurer
  • Health considerations: You have minor or controlled health issues

We’ll match you with the right insurer and structure your application for the best chance of approval.

  • 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

Life Insurance for High-Risk Jobs Made Easy

Specialist cover tailored to your occupation, ensuring your loved ones are protected—starting from just £10/month.

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