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Key Person Insurance

Capital for the business to protect against loss of profit if a key employee dies or becomes critically ill.

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Key Person Insurance provides a lump sum to the business if a named key employee (often a founder, director, or someone with specialist knowledge or client relationships) dies or is diagnosed with a critical or terminal illness.

What it protects against

  • Loss of profit while the business adjusts
  • The cost of recruiting and training a replacement
  • Reassurance for lenders, investors, and suppliers
  • Protecting the value of the business itself

Who it's for

Any business where the loss of a particular individual, through death or serious illness, would have a material financial impact.

Frequently asked questions

Who actually counts as a "key person"?

Anyone whose skills, knowledge, client relationships or leadership are hard to quickly replace, this might be a founder, a top salesperson, or a technical specialist, not just the most senior person.

How much cover should the business take out?

Usually based on the financial impact their loss would have, factoring in lost profit, the cost of recruiting a replacement, and any loans or contracts that depend on them. I'll help work through this with you.

Does the payout go to the business or the individual?

The business. It's designed to protect the company's finances, not to provide a personal payout to the key person's family.

Is this the same as Shareholder Protection?

No. Key Person Insurance protects the business against losing someone important, while Shareholder Protection specifically deals with what happens to an owner's share of the business.

Who regulates us

Match Financial Partners Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (under number 983246 in respect of mortgage, insurance and consumer credit mediation activities only).

You can check this on the Financial Services Register by visiting the FCA's website www.fca.org.uk or by contacting the FCA on 0800 111 6768.