Personal Accident Insurance

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What is Personal Accident Insurance?

Are you self-employed and worried about not being able to work through injury or illness?

Are you involved in sporting activities or pastimes that give you concerns that you could sustain an injury that prevents you from working?

At Ratcliffes we have a specialist Personal Accident scheme available to cover you both whilst in your occupation or carrying out your life in general. Our policy covers you 24 hours a day, whenever you need it.

Our policy provides you with cost effective cover backed by an A-rated Lloyd’s Syndicate and underwritten by Personal Accident specialists who have become market leaders in their field.

Accidents can have a devastating impact on your work and home life and having the right cover in place can help to reduce any financial burden.

There are two main areas of cover:-

Temporary Total Disablement Cover – If you are unable to work as a result of an injury, this cover helps provide you with a weekly income to help with your bills and overall cost of living. This is a key form of cover to have, especially if you are not eligible for Statutory Sick Pay.

Capital Benefits Cover – In the event of a serious debilitating injury or death a lump sum is paid out.

At Ratcliffes we have negotiated a standard excess/waiting period of 7 days as opposed to the standard of one month or more. We can also provide these policies at lower costs and shorter excesses than our competitors. Illness insurance is also available on request.

In addition, our scheme provides cover for Hospitalisation Costs, Home Adaption Expenses, Domestic Services Expenses, Retraining Expenses, Rehabilitation Expenses and more. See policy wording.

The cover is extremely competitively priced – you might be quite surprised.

Why Choose Us?

Tailored Solutions

Your needs are unique, and so are our solutions. We take the time to understand your specific requirements and customise the insurance plans that fit you and your needs.

Trusted Advisors

We’re not just insurance brokers; we’re your partners in risk management. Our team of experienced advisors is committed to providing expert guidance at every step. From choosing the right policies to handling claims, we’ve got your back.

Wide Range Of Coverage

Your satisfaction is our priority. We believe in transparent communication, responsiveness, and building lasting relationships with our clients. Experience the difference of working with a brokerage that genuinely cares about your peace of mind.

Customer-Centred Approach

Whether it’s personal accident cover, cyber insurance cover, business insurance, or specialised coverage, we offer a comprehensive range of insurance products. Our diverse portfolio ensures that you have access to the protection you need, no matter the circumstances.

Our Commercial Team

Michael Ratcliffe MBE

CEO

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Mike Shaw

Project Manager

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Kate Banks

Project Manager

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know About personal accident insurance

Breach Response: This includes access to forensic experts and legal guidance, swift notification of affected customers, and provisions for offering credit or identity fraud monitoring services.

Data, Website, and Software Damage: We provide coverage for losses resulting from damage to data, websites, and software caused by cyber incidents.

Loss of Revenue: In the event of a malicious attack, extortion attempt, or data breach on your IT systems or outsourced IT/data provider, our policy safeguards against the financial repercussions of revenue loss.

Mitigating Revenue Reduction: Additional expenses incurred to minimise revenue reduction, such as hiring extra staff or acquiring necessary equipment, are also covered.

Extortion: Our policy assists with recovery costs or ransom payments should your business be targeted by hackers who threaten to expose sensitive data until a ransom is paid.

Customer Notification Costs: We cover the costs associated with notifying customers about a data breach.

Losses Due to External Hacks: Coverage extends to financial losses incurred due to external hacks into your IT network or Social Engineering fraud.

Unauthorised Telephone Charges: Costs stemming from unauthorised telephone calls and charges made by external hackers are included.

Data Protection Regulation Breaches: Where legally insurable, we offer protection against breaches of Data Protection Regulation, encompassing defense costs and regulatory fines.

Compensation and Defense Costs: Should a claim arise against your business for negligently transmitting a virus, data privacy breaches, or financial losses due to the loss, disclosure, or destruction of third-party confidential commercial information, our policy covers compensation and defense costs.

Payment Card Industry Non-Compliance: Costs resulting from non-compliance with payment card industry data security standards are covered, including fines, charges, and recertification costs.

Multimedia Liability: Coverage includes instances of copyright or trademark infringement through online media use, as well as defamatory comments made online. This extends to costs incurred in removing online content to prevent claims.

Acts of Terrorism: Acts of terrorism are excluded, but cyber terrorism remains covered.

Employee Fraud/Dishonesty: Losses stemming from employee fraud or dishonesty are not covered.

Internet/Utility/Telecom Failure: Losses due to the failure of internet services, utilities, or telecommunications are excluded.

Professional Errors and Omissions: Errors or omissions in professional advice or services are not covered.

Intercompany Claims: Proceedings or claims brought by subsidiaries, parents, or associate companies are excluded.

Intellectual Property: Losses related to misappropriation of trade secrets, intellectual property royalties, or license fees are not covered.

Fines and Statutory Payments: Any fines, regulatory or statutory payments, or criminal prosecutions are excluded unless legally insurable.

Please refer to the policy wording for a comprehensive list of exclusions. Your peace of mind is our priority, and we’re here to ensure you have the information you need to make informed decisions about your coverage.

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