01/11/2026
They are both forms of financial protection, but they work differently.
Critical illness cover is generally designed to pay a lump sum if the insured person meets the policy definition for a specified critical illness.
Income protection is designed to provide regular payments if illness or injury prevents someone from working, subject to the policy terms.
The purpose, payment structure and circumstances in which each may pay are different.
Understanding those differences is an important part of understanding protection planning.
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