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Motor Sports Life Insurance

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

What Is Motor Sports Life Insurance?

For anyone taking part in Motor Sports looking for Life Insurance you will find that additional questions will be asked about the type of motor sport, how often you do it and which type of vehicle you use. Motor sports life insurance can vary dramatically due to the various types motor sports, levels of motor sports and vehicles that can be used. The main types of motor sports life insurance are Cars, Motorcycles / Motorbikes or Boats (e.g. Powerboats).

Motor sports life insurance for people who take part in this type of activity as a hobby or even amateur level competitions will generally find that they will be accepted at normal / standard rates. Insurance underwriters will ask questions about the type of vehicle that you use, engine capacity (e.g. cc or bhp), how often you race, ride or drive and where you do your motor sports (e.g. Circuit, Road, Off-road, On-shore or Off-shore etc.).

For anyone looking for motor sports life insurance that competes in events from amateur to professional level there may be an additional loading applied to the standard premium. Motor sports are generally dangerous which will be reflected in the rate that you pay for life insurance. In instances where the motor sports events are particularly hazardous such as Motorbike Road Racing or Off-shore Power Boat Racing then cover may even be declined by some life insurance providers.

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Life insurance premiums for people who take part in motor sports will be underwritten based on several key elements, including:

Type of motor sport

Size of engine (or cc) / BHP

Frequency of motor sporting activity

Level of participation (e.g. Recreational, Amateur, Semi-professional or Professional)

Qualifications / Licences held

Our team of experts at The Insurance Surgery are very experienced in dealing with life insurance for motor sports applications, and we have dealt with many professional and semi-professional drivers / riders over the years. We understand what insurance underwriters will want to know about your motor sports activity so can help to make the application process easier, quicker and less stressful.

Motor Sports Critical Illness Cover

Motor sports and critical illness cover is similar to life insurance for motor sports as it can often accepted at standard rates with no exclusions at recreational and amateur level. Due to the dangers relating to many motor sports activity at competition level especially, there may be some exclusions applied to more regular / competitive critical illness cover for motor sports. If you are a regular or competitive driver / rider then you will often find that your motor sports critical illness cover policy will exclude Total and Permanent Disability.

As with life insurance, semi-professional or professional level motor sports critical illness cover can incur additional loadings to premiums, motor sports exclusions or potentially even decline. When it comes to motor sports critical illness cover it is important to apply to the best insurance providers for motor sports with the most flexible underwriting for this type of activity.

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Motor Sports Income Protection

Due to the fact that income protection specifically offers cover if you are unable to work due to injury or accident then you will generally find that income protection for motor sports will exclude that activity. In the unfortunate event of suffering an injury or resulting illness from motor sports activity then an income protection policy would generally not pay out. Due to the risks relating to the majority of motor sports activity and how income protection is underwritten, the policy will generally not include that activity.

About Motor Sports

The main types of motor sports vehicles that are used are Cars, Motorcycles and Boats which can then include a huge range of locations, such as:

Circuit / Track racing

Road racing

Off-road racing

On-shore racing

Off-shore racing

There are a large number of different types of vehicles used in the various forms of motor sports and with a wide range of power / engine capacity generating speeds in excess of 200mph.

Some of the most common vehicles include:

Cars (e.g. Single seat, Sports cars, Rally cars, Classics etc.)

Motorcycles (e.g. Sports bikes, Motorcross, Enduro etc.)

Powerboats

Others (e.g. Sidecar, Quad bikes etc.)

Our Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover and Income Protection specialists have many years experience in working with recreational, amateur and professional levels motor sports enthusiasts. We can help to provide financial protection for you, your family or your business and we aim to save you money.

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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At The Insurance Surgery, we are specialist life insurance providers for those who have congenital heart defects like coarctation of the aorta. We can help compare the market to find you the right insurance providers that can meet your needs while understanding the nature of your condition.

Why Choose The Insurance Surgery?

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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.

Understanding how IHT works and the ways to mitigate its impact can help you plan and ensure that your loved ones don’t face unexpected tax bills.  

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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