Securing the right life or critical illness cover isn't always straightforward. When complex medical histories, substantial estates, or specialist underwriting criteria come into play, standard online forms often fall short.
At Echo Finance, we take the time to look past automated checklists. We listen to your story, delve into the details, and work closely with underwriters to find comprehensive protection that gives you and your family true peace of mind.
Here are a few real-life examples of how our protection specialists have helped clients secure vital cover when it mattered most.
Story 1: Breaking New Ground in Critical Illness Cover
A client in his early 30s was preparing to buy a home in London with his partner. To protect their investment and their future together, they wanted to put life and critical illness cover in place. While his partner had a standard medical history, the client had been diagnosed with HIV earlier in life.
The Challenge
Historically, securing critical illness cover with a pre-existing HIV diagnosis was considered virtually impossible by mainstream insurers, leaving many buyers feeling shut out from essential protection.
How We Helped
Our team took a thorough, compassionate approach. By carefully reviewing his medical reports, we established that his treatment had been consistently successful and his viral load was completely undetectable over a sustained period.
Armed with these details, our specialist matched his medical profile with an insurer known for forward-thinking underwriting. After full medical reviews, the insurer agreed to provide full critical illness cover - marking one of the first cases of its kind in the UK.
The policy was accepted with no medical exclusions, allowing the couple to step into their new home with complete confidence.
Story 2: Safeguarding Family Wealth & Estate Planning
A successful portfolio landlord with an estate valued at £36 million needed a specialised protection solution to cover a significant potential Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability for his family.
The Challenge
Due to ongoing medical treatments and the sheer size of the sum involved, many insurance providers turned the application down outright. Finding a provider willing to take on high-value cover alongside health considerations required a truly tailored approach.
How We Helped
Rather than taking ‘no’ for an answer, our specialist protection team structured a creative, risk-managed solution. We requested that the total policy risk be split across multiple re-insurers, making the cover manageable for the underlying underwriters. Our team gently guided the family through every step of the process - including medical checks, blood tests, and exercise ECGs - ensuring the client felt comfortable throughout.
Working alongside legal specialists, we also helped establish a business scheme that minimised future capital gains for his family while allowing the client to continue enjoying his rental income.
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