Setting up protection – George and Amy

Background

George and Amy, aged 27 and 24, had just bought their first home together. They had a mortgage of £126,000 over 25 years.

Their bank had told them that they should take out a protection policy to allow the mortgage to be paid off should anything happen to either of them. The bank advised that they should take out a level term policy for 40 years, with £126,000 life cover and £63,000 of critical illness cover, which would cost in the region of £70 per month.

They were concerned about the cost of the protection being recommended and whether there was anything that could be done.

What did we do?

After discussing future plans and objectives with George and Amy, we set up a decreasing term assurance plan for the term of the mortgage.

Cover was for the full £126,000, including both life and critical illness cover based on a very safe 12% interest rate.

The results

The cost of the protection we set up for George and Amy was less than half of the bank’s recommendation.

For just £29.08 per month they were fully covered for critical illness; a much more likely claim for a young couple. George and Amy are extremely pleased to have secured more affordable and thorough protection and are enjoying life in their new home.

Please note

Life Assurance plans typically have no cash in value at any time and cover will cease at the end of the term. If premiums stop, then the cover will lapse.

What do our clients have to say?

I have been a client of Taylor McGill Financial Services since 2014. At that time, I had a number of annuity style pensions, both private and company, which I wanted to transfer into a single drawdown facility. Daniel contacted the trustees of the funds to expedite a speedy and cost-effective reassignment and professionally dealt with the significant red tape required to do so very effectively. Since then I have retired and have found Daniel is always very prompt and attentive when I require funds. I find our regular meetings very informative, both in terms of aligning my drawdowns to my specific requirements but also in terms of understanding tax-efficient vehicles for future investments. All in all, I have found Taylor McGill and Daniel Taylor in particular, very professional and easy to work with. I am very happy to be their customer. Sean, Ravenshead A client since 2013
On my retirement, over ten years ago, my lump sum was invested in a low-risk portfolio which had been making satisfactory gains but was not actively managed. I have no aptitude for picking stocks and shares, but I need to feel that the right decisions are being made in regard to the placing of my financial resources. Recently I became the beneficiary of a bequest in the form of a percentage of a pension pot. I had no idea as to how to proceed with this sum and the legalities which attached to it. Daniel Taylor of Taylor McGill provided all the information I needed to make choices and guided me through the steps needed for the transfer of funds, taking note of my attitude to risk. Also, at my request, he examined my original portfolio and made sure that it will be held in a tax-free ISA. Throughout these meetings, he had relevant information at his fingertips and was able to answer my queries, either then or later, online. I am very satisfied with the service I received. Barbara, Suffolk A client since 2017
We have been using Taylor McGill as our financial advisers for approximately thirty years. Originally it was Simon who provided the advice, and latterly his son Daniel has taken over our portfolio. We have sought advice on pensions, ISAs and other financial transactions. We have always been more than satisfied with the advice received and have recommended them to several of our friends and colleagues. Being a small, family firm, we are seen by the same person each time, whether this be for our annual review or on any occasion when a need or query has arisen. We know the partners very well and we’re very grateful that we do not have to endure constant changes in personnel. They are always readily available, and we like the personal touch. Terence and Mollie, Nottinghamshire A client since 1991
I have been trading with Taylor McGill since the mid-1980s and continue to be very comfortable with their business attitude and product recommendations. Initially they took great care and time to understand our business, its structure and needs. Not only do I get first-class service from Taylor McGill, but over the years they have constantly monitored (and moved, if necessary) my investments and pensions as new legislation requires in an ever-changing market place. Steve, Leicestershire A client since 1991

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