Illustrative scenario 01Dependence on a technical specialist
A business wants to understand the financial impact of losing a key skill.
Useful information for the conversation
- Key person's role
- Business accounts and dependencies
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 02A founder drives revenue
A company relies heavily on one person's relationships. The purpose and benefit amount need a considered assessment.
Useful information for the conversation
- Business accounts and dependencies
- Existing cover
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 03A lender asks about protection
A business has a borrowing-related need. The proposed ownership and use of claim proceeds need clarity.
Useful information for the conversation
- Existing cover
- Purpose and proposed period of protection
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 04Evidence focus: Quantify the business impact
A household or business owner wants to discuss key person cover. Two points need attention: key person's role; business accounts and dependencies. The need might relate to replacing skills, protecting profit or meeting a lender requirement. The evidence and the decision need to be considered together rather than in isolation.
Useful information for the conversation
- Purpose and proposed period of protection
- Key person's role
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 05Decision point: Existing cover
A household or business owner has started a conversation about key person cover, but the brief has changed. The review revisits two points: existing cover; purpose and proposed period of protection. The next step is agreed using the updated facts, with any unresolved questions recorded.
Useful information for the conversation
- Key person's role
- Business accounts and dependencies
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
The wider assessment
Quantify the business impact
The need might relate to replacing skills, protecting profit or meeting a lender requirement. Those purposes can require different benefit amounts and policy structures. The insured person, owner and recipient of any claim should be clearly identified.
A business valuation alone is not a cover recommendation. Tax treatment and claims depend on the arrangement and policy terms.