Only 42% of people have enough income protection if they were unfortunate to have an accident and have to rely on incapacity benefit.
Figures show that the average person would have a weekly shortfall of £155 between what they would receive on this benefit, and average weekly wage of £230.
Few people are aware of the protection gap, and may have to sell their homes if they became unemployed due to ill health or an accident.
Our view
It is frightening how many people could suffer financially and have made no plans, in the event of illness or being off work. Get a quotation online for Income Protection today.