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Personal Accident & Illness Insurance That Protects Your Income

Flexible income protection for injury and illness—designed for self-employed, contractors and professionals across Australia.

  • Weekly income replacement for injury or illness
  • Options for 24/7 cover or work-only cover
  • Lump sum benefits for serious injury
  • Cover tailored to occupation and income level
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Understanding Your Cover

What Is Personal Accident Illness Insurance?

Personal Accident & Illness Insurance provides financial protection if you are unable to work due to accidental injury or illness. It helps replace lost income and contributes to medical, rehabilitation and recovery costs during periods of disablement.

This type of policy bridges the gap between personal accident-only cover and full income protection, offering broader protection while remaining flexible and cost-effective.

Is This For You?

Who Personal Accident Illness Insurance Is For

This insurance is suitable for:

Self-employed individuals and sole traders
Contractors and freelancers
Business owners and company directors
Tradespeople and professionals
Casual and part-time workers
Individuals with fluctuating income
People unable to access traditional income protection
Employers arranging group cover for staff
Cover Options

What Does Personal Accident Illness Insurance Typically Cover?

Weekly Income Benefit

Weekly payments if injury or illness prevents you from working.

Accidental Death & Capital Benefits

Lump sums for accidental death or permanent disablement.

Illness-Related Disablement

Benefits payable when sickness or disease causes disablement.

Temporary Total or Partial Disablement

Income support during recovery periods.

Permanent Disablement Benefits

Lump sums for permanent loss of use, subject to definitions.

Beyond the Basics

Additional Covers & Policy Extensions

Policy Options

How Personal Accident Illness Insurance Is Structured

1

24/7 Cover

Protection applies at work and during personal time.

2

Work-Only Cover

Protection applies only while performing work duties.

Policies are typically annual, with weekly benefit limits, waiting periods and maximum benefit periods selected at inception. Premiums are influenced by occupation, age and activity risk. These policies are generally quicker and simpler to arrange than traditional income protection.

Why It Matters

Tailored accident and/or illness cover

Covers both injury and illness

Provides income support during unexpected health events

Faster underwriting and claims processes

Fills gaps where Workers’ Compensation does not apply

Ideal for contractors and self-employed workers

Protect Your Income With Confidence

Speak with a broker who understands non-standard income needs.

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Important: Personal Accident & Illness Insurance is not the same as Income Protection. Benefits are usually capped, benefit periods are shorter, and definitions vary between insurers. Pre-existing conditions may be excluded. Advice from an insurance broker is recommended to ensure the policy meets your income protection needs.

FAQ's

Personal Accident & Illness Insurance generally offers shorter benefit periods, capped benefits and simpler underwriting. It can be more accessible and cost-effective than traditional income protection, particularly for self-employed or contract workers.
Yes. Unlike personal accident-only policies, this cover responds to both accidental injury and illness-related disablement, subject to policy definitions.
This cover is ideal for contractors, sole traders, freelancers and business owners who may not be fully protected by Workers’ Compensation or who cannot easily access income protection.
Weekly benefits are selected at policy inception and are typically capped. Some policies offer agreed-value benefits, while others are based on a percentage of earnings.
Waiting periods commonly range from 7 to 30 days. A longer waiting period generally reduces premium.
Benefit periods are usually limited, commonly 1 to 2 years, depending on the policy and selected options.
Pre-existing conditions are often excluded or restricted, particularly for illness claims. Disclosure is essential to avoid claim issues.
If you need to make a claim, contact Seguro Insurance Brokers directly. Our team will guide you through the claims process, help you gather the required documentation and liaise with the insurer on your behalf to ensure your claim is handled efficiently.
Yes, if 24/7 cover is selected. Work-only policies restrict cover to activities performed in the course of employment.
Standard recreational activities are often covered, but high-risk sports may require specific extensions or be excluded.
Claims are lodged with medical evidence confirming disablement. Weekly benefits are paid after the waiting period, subject to policy conditions.
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