Key Man Cover
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Safeguard Your Business with Key Man Cover
At Park Hill Financial, we help protect what matters most—your people.
In every successful business, there are a few individuals whose skills, knowledge, or leadership are critical to operations. If something were to happen to them, would your company survive the financial impact?
That’s where Key Man Cover comes in.
What Is Key Man Cover?
Key Man Cover (also known as Key Person Insurance) is a life insurance policy taken out by a business on a key employee. This could be a founder, director, top salesperson, or any individual whose loss would significantly impact the company.
If that person were to die or become critically ill, the policy pays out a lump sum to the business. This can be used to:
Offset lost profits
Cover recruitment and training costs
Repay business loans or debts
Stabilise investor or customer confidence
Maintain day-to-day operations
Who Is Considered a “Key Person”?
A key person is anyone whose absence would cause financial strain on the company. This typically includes:
- Company Directors
- Founders or Co-founders
- Financial Controllers
- High-performing Salespeople
Essentially, if losing them would impact revenue, leadership, or continuity—you should consider Key Man Cover.
Benefits of Key Man Cover
Key Man Cover offers a wide range of strategic advantages for businesses of all sizes:
Business Continuity
Helps ensure smooth operations during a difficult transition period.Financial Stability
Provides a financial buffer to cover revenue loss or unexpected expenses.Creditworthiness
Reassures lenders and investors that the business can meet obligations, even in a crisis.Recruitment Support
Helps fund the cost of hiring and training a replacement for the lost key individual.Investor Confidence
Shows stakeholders that you’ve planned ahead and mitigated operational risk.Peace of Mind
Knowing that your business is protected allows you to focus on growth.
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Why Choose Park Hill Financial?
Setting up a Relevant Life policy requires expert advice to ensure the right structure, compliance with HMRC rules, and maximum tax benefit. At Park Hill Financial, we:
- Work with top UK insurers to find the best terms
- Help you structure policies for directors or key staff
- Provide guidance on writing the policy in trust
- Ensure all tax advantages are properly applied
- Offer ongoing support as your business grows