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Life Insurance Online Income Protection Insurance Calculator

Find out how much monthly disability income protection insurance you qualify for. Use our calculator to estimate cover levels tailored to your income and needs.

Simply enter your personal gross income in the space below, select the frequency that you receive your current income and press [calculate] to determine the amount of cover you qualify for.

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* Notes:

  • Most insurers limit the amount of income insurance that you can buy to 75% of your gross income.
  • If you are self-employed or operate your own business you may qualify for additional cover and benefits.
  • Your Gross Income figure should represent only your income from personal exertion, not investment income.
  • This calculator is provided as a rough guide only. You should seek professional advice from a licensed income insurance specialist before making decisions relating to something as important as income protection insurance!

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Life Insurance Articles

How Life Insurance and Estate Planning Work Together for Your Benefit
How Life Insurance and Estate Planning Work Together for Your Benefit
For many Australian families, the concept of estate planning might evoke imagery of vast wealth and complex legal documents, reserved for the very affluent. However, this misconception overshadows the universal importance of having an estate plan, which at its core, is about ensuring your loved ones are cared for and your wishes are honored upon your passing—even if you don't consider yourself wealthy. - read more
How Much Life Insurance Do You Truly Need? Assessing Your Personal Coverage
How Much Life Insurance Do You Truly Need? Assessing Your Personal Coverage
There's often confusion surrounding the amount of life insurance one truly needs. Common misconceptions cloud our judgment, leading some to undervalue their coverage, while others may overinsure, unnecessarily straining their financial resources. It is a delicate balance to strike, and understanding the nuances of life insurance is pivotal to making informed decisions. - read more
Understanding Life Insurance: Securing Your Family's Future
Understanding Life Insurance: Securing Your Family's Future
Defining life insurance and its importance: Life insurance is a pivotal financial product designed to protect your loved ones from economic hardship in case of your untimely death. It acts as a safety net, ensuring that your family can maintain their standard of living, cover outstanding debts, and afford future expenses like education and retirement. - read more
Understanding Life Insurance Needs: A Guide for Australian Families
Understanding Life Insurance Needs: A Guide for Australian Families
Life insurance is a financial product designed to provide peace of mind by offering a safety net for your loved ones in the event of your passing. The primary purpose of life insurance is to ensure that your family is financially protected, allowing them to maintain their standard of living even without your income. - read more
Understanding Your Insurance Needs at Every Life Stage
Understanding Your Insurance Needs at Every Life Stage
Navigating the complex world of insurance can often feel daunting, but understanding the importance of life stage consideration when choosing life insurance is essential. As we journey through the various chapters of our lives, our financial responsibilities, dependents, and personal circumstances evolve. These changes invariably have significant implications for our insurance needs. - read more

Insurance News

Amid Surging Profits, The Insurance Sector Faces Public Perception Hurdles
Amid Surging Profits, The Insurance Sector Faces Public Perception Hurdles
02 Oct 2025: Paige Estritori
The general insurance industry's after-tax profits rose significantly to $7.3 billion last financial year, marking its strongest performance in over a decade, according to actuarial group Taylor Fry. This impressive outcome was driven by lower-than-expected losses from catastrophes and robust investment returns. The previous year's figures, limited by accounting changes affecting data availability, saw comparable profits for nine months rising by 33% to $5.2 billion. - read more
Insurers Urged to Address 'Climate-Blind' Coverage
Insurers Urged to Address 'Climate-Blind' Coverage
01 Oct 2025: Paige Estritori
The recent release of the first National Climate Risk Assessment provides stark evidence that climate risk is on the rise, particularly affecting regional Australia. The assessment highlights a significant issue within the insurance sector: a knowledge gap in the visibility of rural insurance portfolios. Insurers are often unaware of the full extent of assets needing protection, leaving portfolios underinsured and risks improperly priced. This gap is exacerbated by increasing climate volatility, presenting a formidable challenge for the sector. - read more
Surge in Mental Health Claims Puts Pressure on Australia's Insurance Industry
Surge in Mental Health Claims Puts Pressure on Australia's Insurance Industry
29 Sep 2025: Paige Estritori
Australia's life insurance sector is facing unprecedented challenges as mental health conditions have become the leading cause of total and permanent disability (TPD) claims. Recent data from the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) reveals that mental health issues now account for nearly one-third of all TPD claims paid out. - read more
Rest Super Faces Class Action Over Alleged Wrongful Deduction of Income Protection Premiums
Rest Super Faces Class Action Over Alleged Wrongful Deduction of Income Protection Premiums
29 Sep 2025: Paige Estritori
Shine Lawyers has initiated class action proceedings in the Federal Court against Rest Superannuation, alleging that the fund wrongfully deducted income protection premiums from members' accounts between December 2008 and June 2019. The lawsuit claims that up to 500,000 Rest members may have been affected by these deductions. - read more
ASIC Initiates Legal Proceedings Against RACQ Insurance for Alleged Misleading Premium Notices
ASIC Initiates Legal Proceedings Against RACQ Insurance for Alleged Misleading Premium Notices
29 Sep 2025: Paige Estritori
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has commenced Federal Court proceedings against RACQ Insurance, a subsidiary of Insurance Australia Group (IAG), alleging that the insurer misled over 570,000 customers through deceptive premium comparison figures in renewal notices issued between September 2019 and December 2024. - read more

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The amount paid for an insurance policy, usually on a regular basis, to maintain coverage.