ChildShield
Specialist children's protection for life's unexpected moments. Cover starts from just £6 per month.
Children are naturally adventurous. Playing football, riding a bike, climbing at the park, or simply getting on with everyday life. Accidents and illnesses can happen when you least expect them.
ChildShield provides additional financial support if your child suffers certain covered accidents, requires a hospital stay, or is diagnosed with one of a number of specified serious conditions. So you can focus on your family when it matters most.
What is ChildShield?
ChildShield is a specialist children's protection policy that can provide financial support following certain unexpected events. Cover can include:
- • Broken bones
- • Hospital stays following accident or sickness
- • Selected serious childhood illnesses
Cover is available from just £6 per month, making it an affordable way to provide additional financial protection for your children.
Built for Active Children
From the football pitch to the rugby field, children love to play, push their limits and be part of a team. ChildShield eases the financial impact if an accident or illness interrupts the fun, so your child can get back to doing what they love.
Key Benefits
Extra protection for the moments families hope they'll never face.
Broken bones
A cash benefit if your child suffers a covered broken bone.
Hospital stays
Financial support if your child is admitted to hospital following an accident or sickness.
Serious childhood illnesses
A lump sum if your child is diagnosed with one of the specified serious conditions.
Financial support for families
Extra help with costs during an already stressful time.
Example Benefit Levels
A guide to the financial support ChildShield can provide.
Serious Childhood Illnesses
Up to £10,000
Intensive Care Hospital Stay
Up to £300 per day
Standard Hospital Stay
Up to £100 per day
Broken Major Bones
Up to £600
Broken Minor Bones
Up to £200
Benefit amounts shown are the maximum available under the policy and vary depending on the level of cover selected and the type of valid claim.
Serious Childhood Illnesses
ChildShield includes financial support for a number of specified serious childhood illnesses. Rather than listing every condition, examples include:
The full list of covered conditions and policy definitions can be explained by your adviser.
Who Could Benefit?
Cover designed around real family life.
Active Children
Helping protect children who regularly enjoy sport and outdoor activities.
Growing Families
Additional financial reassurance for parents.
Young Sports Players
Ideal for children who play football, rugby, netball, gymnastics, martial arts and many other sports.
Parents Looking for Extra Protection
An additional layer of financial protection alongside your wider family protection planning.
ChildShield FAQs
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