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Dystonia Life Insurance

You may have found it difficult to secure life insurance with Dystonia Life Insurance. But rest assured, The Insurance Surgery has over 25 years of experience finding suitable policies for our clients.

What Is Dystonia Life Insurance?

Our team of insurance experts are highly experienced in dealing with people with non-standard circumstances such as Dystonia life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection. We are a whole of market insurance advisers so we have access to the top insurance providers as well as some unique and specialist products which means that we are more likely to be able to get you Dystonia life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection than most. If you are looking for life insurance or other types of cover to protect yourself, your family, your home or your business then you should speak us. If you have applied for Dystonia life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection in the past and not been able to get the cover you need at the price you can afford then we are here to help. Life insurance and other types of personal cover are one of the most important things you need to make sure that you are financially secure regardless of what happens in the future.

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How Dystonia life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection works:

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We’ll search the market
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We recommend the best product to suit your needs
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Tell us when you want it to start!

Having Dystonia can affect how underwriters will look at life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection for an individual which will be based on:

When you were diagnosed with Dystonia

Treatment or Surgery

Medication (e.g. type and dosage)

Frequency and severity of symptoms

Any other medical conditions / health problems

The Insurance Surgery is a leading insurance expert for anyone classed as non-standard by underwriters which may result in other requirements such as GP reports, medical records or specialist reports to assess your application. For Dystonia life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection there will be a need to produce some medical evidence and to disclose further information.

Dystonia Critical Illness Cover

If you have been diagnosed with a pre-existing medical condition such as Dystonia and you need critical illness cover then you will need to provide additional information and evidence to insurance underwriters to assess your application. The standard process for a Dystonia critical illness cover application is when you have disclosed your condition that you will be asked to provide a medical report from your GP or specialist.

 

Dystonia Income Protection

Having Dystonia can have an impact on whether income protection will be available to you or not depending on how severe your symptoms are and whether you have had to take much time of work because of your condition. Dystonia income protection can be difficult to get because of the additional risks relating to the ability to work and potential issues that a person with Dystonia may experience.

Dystonia Life Insurance

The potential impact that having Dystonia can have on life insurance premiums can vary from an increase to the premium that you pay, special terms or even a potential decline in more severe cases. Generally in the vast majority of applications that we have seen for Dystonia life insurance there is a requirement to provide some medical evidence in the form of a medical report from your GP or specialist to support your application.

Underwriters will assess your condition to be able to offer terms for Dystonia life insurance based on several key factors which will include:

When you were diagnosed with Dystonia

Severity and frequency of your symptoms

Whether you have had any surgery and when that was

Which medication you are currently taking and what dosage

Whether you have had surgery for coarctation of the aorta

Whether you smoke

The impact your condition has on your job

If you have applied for Dystonia life insurance in the past and your application was offered on special terms (e.g. rated premiums) or if cover was declined then you should speak to one of our experts. The Insurance Surgery also has access to a number of specialist life insurance products which may be more suitable if your condition is more severe and therefore cover for Dystonia life insurance is not available through the standard markets.

If you’re the primary breadwinner or share financial responsibilities, a life insurance policy can help your family maintain their standard of living in the unfortunate event that you’re no longer around to support them.

Life Cover Terminology

Understanding life insurance terminology is essential for policyholders to make informed decisions about their cover, we have broken down the meaning for some of the most used terms.

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Why Choose The Insurance Surgery?

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With 25 years of specialist life and protection experience, we can find the perfect policy for you.

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With a broad selection of partners, we are well-equipped to find the best insurance deals for you.

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Benefit from Our Life Insurance Policies Today.

Relax, knowing that your family can receive the financial support that they need after you pass, and trust The Insurance Surgery to guide you through the life insurance process. With 25 years behind us, we are a trusted broker known for our expertise, prioritising transparency, and providing excellent customer service. So, rely on us to ensure you receive the cover you need at a fair and affordable price.

For a life insurance quote, contact us today on 0800 083 2829 to schedule a free consultation and take the first step towards protecting yourself and your loved ones financially.

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How Much Does Life Insurance for HIV Cost?

Since the introduction of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), premiums for those living with HIV have significantly reduced over the last 15 years. The amount you pay each month in policy premiums depends on your specific circumstances. When assessing your application, insurers will take into account factors such as your CD4 count and viral load.

Our experts will help you find the best deal to suit your needs and budget, taking the time to go through the different policies and discuss any concerns you may have.

Life Insurance with HIV Case Study 1

James is 31 years old and was diagnosed with HIV in 2017. He wanted to obtain both life insurance and critical illness cover to support his wife and child should anything happen.

We found James Life Insurance & Critical Illness Cover below:

Total Cover
Amount:

£40,000

Monthly Premium
Cost:

£22.41

Duration of
Policy:

30 years

Life Insurance with HIV Case Study 2

Jean is aged 45 and was diagnosed with HIV in 2011. She is keen to secure level life insurance for her and her partner.

We found Jean the Level Life Insurance below:

Total Cover
Amount:

£160,000

Monthly Premium
Cost:

£15.23

Duration of
Policy:

20 years

How much cover do you need?

You can use our Cover Calculator below to determine how much cover you need. Additionally, you will need to take into consideration the following:

Any outstanding debts

Mortgage/rent

Number of dependants

Take-home pay or income from other sources

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Facts About Life Insurance.

Life insurance can serve multiple purposes, including income replacement, wealth transfer, estate planning, and business succession. But how does life insurance shape up with the UK population?

7.5 million families

in the UK have no life insurance or critical illness cover.

£40,000

The average life insurance policy in the UK covers only about £40,000.

28%

of UK adults believe life insurance is too expensive.

96.9%

of all protection case claims were paid in 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a person with HIV get life insurance?

Yes, absolutely. Due to the recent changes in life insurance underwriting for HIV, we have seen a number of previous restrictions lifted. We now have access to standard rates and ‘whole of life‘ cover with no term restrictions if you are living with HIV, your viral load is undetectable, and your CD4 count is high.

Similar to other pre-existing medical conditions, if you are HIV positive, you will likely pay higher premiums than someone who isn’t. The exact amount depends on your personal circumstances, which will be assessed when you put forward your application.

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with HIV but already have life insurance, it is well worth reviewing your existing cover, especially if it was obtained several years ago, as it is very likely that some changes could benefit you. 

The Insurance Surgery also offers a free Annual Review service to all our existing / new clients. This means that we constantly make sure that you have the right cover for your ever-changing life and check for any changes in underwriting.

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Offering free advice, our experts are ready and waiting to offer protection advice on HIV life insurance policies that would best benefit your circumstances. With 25 years of experience, we’re a trusted broker and pride ourselves on making insurance simple.

We understand that finding life insurance can be tricky, especially when you have a pre-existing condition, so why not leave it to us? Give us a call today, and we’ll help you find the ideal policy that suits your needs and matches your budget.

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