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Who we
can help

If you’ve worked in insurance and are experiencing misfortune and financial hardship, we may be able to help. Whatever your role, you can apply for support.  

Perhaps you have or had an insurance-specific role, such as underwriting, broking, providing customer advice in a contact centre or loss adjusting. Alternatively, you may have had a non-insurance specific role in the industry, such as marketing, IT, or HR. No matter your job title or how long you’ve spent in the industry, we’re here to help.  

We support people who are just starting out and those who’ve spent decades in the industry. As well as retired people who are receiving a pension, or those with a deferred pension. 

We can also support dependants of eligible insurance people, such as partners or children.  

FAQs
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Who we can help
Gemma

We just need everyone who applies for our support to confirm that:  

  • They work or worked in the insurance industry in the UK or Ireland.
  • An element of misfortune has arisen (unexpected life events like redundancy, ill health, disability, or domestic abuse) that has left them struggling financially.
  • That their income and savings are restricted.

We consider each application on its individual merits. Once we’ve received your application and any documents confirming eligibility, we’ll arrange an online meeting or home visit. 

You can visit our FAQs page for more information about the application process and eligibility criteria.

Stories

Katy

Katy

Katy contacted us after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and had recently taken on a mortgage. We provided financial support to cover her essential costs when she had to reduce her hours for her treatment and recovery.
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Kayleigh

Kayleigh

Kayleigh’s youngest son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Having to move to part time working to care for her son and funding weekly therapy sessions put a strain on the family’s finances. She contacted us to see if we could help get them get back on track.
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Kim

Kim

Kim has a son and a daughter both with complex medical needs. She needed help to make her garden safe and make modifications to enable her to get the children safely in and out of the car.
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    The Insurance Charity is the working name of The Insurance Charities, a registered charity in England & Wales (206860), Ireland (20200129). Scotland (SC047527) and Isle of Man (1230).
    A company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales (74461) at 5th Floor, 72 Cannon St, London EC4N 6AE and in the Isle of Man (006098F) at 19-21 Circular Road, Douglas, IM1 1AF.