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Prison Service Life Insurance

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

What Is Prison Service Life Insurance?

The Insurance Surgery is a top insurance specialist for people who are high risk or non-standard because of their occupation such as Prison Service life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection. There is a wide variety of occupations that higher risk because of the type of duties that are involved for people who do these jobs. For people who want Prison Service life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection there are some clear risks involved with this type of job if you need to protect your family or home.

In the majority of cases there will should be no major need for additional underwriting when applying for Prison Service life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection, but you will need to disclose information about the occupation that you have. Underwriters will want to know about your role and what level of hazardous activities that you do during your time at work.

In this section of The Insurance Surgery’s website we consider at how an application for Prison Service life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection will be assessed by underwriters. We regularly deal with enquiries for people looking to provide their families with financial security should something happen to them.

You will find that Prison Service life insurance will be available from the majority of the top insurance companies and rates will vary from standard rates to possible increased premiums depending on your role. The Insurance Surgery often looks after people with high risk occupations who want to protect their families and pay less for cover including Prison Service life insurance which can be considerably higher risk.

You will be required to provide information about your job to find out how high risk you are and whether you could attract an increase in premiums.

Premiums for Prison Service life insurance will be based on:

To speak to one of our team of insurance experts to get a quote for Prison Service life insurance then you can call The Insurance Surgery on 0800 083 2829 to protect your family and your home.

How Prison Service Life Insurance works:

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We’ll search the market
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If you want to apply for Prison Service life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection then you will find that underwriters will want to know about your job to see what potential risks are involved, including:

What is your role in Prison Service

What type of equipment do you use

Have you had any time off work because of illness or injury

For advice or a quote for Prison Service life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection then you can contact one of our team of specialists today on 0800 083 2829 for help.

Prison Service critical illness cover

If is also very possible to get a policy for Prison Service critical illness cover in the majority of cases where there are no other medical or health disclosures. It may be that you are higher risk because of your job or something else and you may need to pay slightly more for your Prison Service critical illness cover policy however this can vary from one insurance provider to another.

You may also find that there will be certain possible exclusions applied to your policy which can include total and permanent disability.

Prison Service income protection

It is also very possible to get an income protection policy to provide cover if you are unable to work due to long term sickness or injury. It could be more difficult to get this type of cover due to the tasks involved with this type of occupation and the increased risks of injury.

Main risks for Prison Service experts:

Underwriters assessing life insurance for those with a prison service will consider the following:
 
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Working in dangerous environments

Using potentially hazardous tools or equipment

Risk of injury or accident

Jobs that can be viewed as hazardous generally have similar potential issues from an underwriting view which will incur different costs depending on the element of risk. There are several possible outcomes when applying for cover such as Prison Service life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection which will depend on your individual situation. When you apply for a dangerous occupations policy you will go through the same process as anyone who is classed as standard apart from disclosure of additional information.

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.

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