Testimonial: Steve's Story

A self-employed financial adviser, Steve truly understands the importance of having Income Protection. Secure in the knowledge that FMI pays multiple claims, Steve was able to claim for more than one disability period.

When Steve started his own brokerage in 1999, he understood the risks of owning his own business and decided to take out Income Protection with FMI. Having played a number of sports over the years, Steve exposed his body to some serious “wear and tear”. In 2006, he realised that he would have to have a back operation to relieve his terrible back ache. The operation meant that he was unable to work for 6 weeks.

Relieved that he had Income Protection in place, he notes “As a business owner, if I hadn’t taken out Income Protection, the situation could have proved disastrous. Income is every business owner’s greatest asset and without it you could find both yourself and your family in debt, not to mention under huge amounts of stress. I claimed from FMI and received payment. I must say I would not have been able to relax and heal after my operation without FMI.”

By the end of 2006, Steve needed a knee replacement and was booked off work for another 6 weeks. Luckily, FMI allow for multiple claims and Steve was paid out in full for his policy’s benefit period. Impressed by FMI’s efficient service, Steve recommends FMI to other business owners, noting “the service I received from FMI saved my business and allowed me to take the time I needed to fully heal. The easy claims process and prompt pay-out also meant minimal stress during this already difficult time.  Thank you, FMI!”