Household Insurance Online Income Protection Insurance Calculator

Use this disability income protection insurance calculator to determine the monthly disability income protection insurance benefit that you qualify for.

Simply enter your personal gross income in the space below, select the frequency that you receive your current income and press [calculate] to determine the amount of cover you qualify for.

* Notes:

• Most insurers limit the amount of income insurance that you can buy to 75% of your gross income.
• If you are self-employed or operate your own business you may qualify for additional cover and benefits.
• Your Gross Income figure should represent only your income from personal exertion, not investment income.
• This calculator is provided as a rough guide only. You should seek professional advice from a licensed income insurance specialist before making decisions relating to something as important as income protection insurance!

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Insurance Deductible:
That part of an insurance claim that must be paid by an insured person before the the balance is paid by the insurer.