Protecting your income, your business and your family is one of the most important, and often overlooked, responsibilities of being a company director. With changing legislation, complex tax considerations and a wide range of protection options available, it’s easy for arrangements to become disjointed, outdated or insufficient.

That’s why Broadbench is pleased to be supporting an upcoming webinar hosted by Simplex Accounting on the 21st January at 1 pm, featuring Tom Hitchcock, Broadbench owner and adviser, alongside Lucy Johnson of Simplex Accounting.

This session is designed specifically for company directors who want clarity, confidence and a joined-up approach to protection planning.

What the webinar will cover

During the webinar, Tom and Lucy will guide attendees through the key elements of effective director protection, including:

• Why directors need protection
  The financial risks directors face are very different from those of employees. We’ll explore why relying on state benefits or basic cover is rarely sufficient.
• What income can be protected
  Understanding how director income is structured; salary, dividends and retained profits, is essential when arranging protection.
• Company-paid vs personally paid premiums
  Learn the differences, tax implications and when each approach may be appropriate.
• Life cover, critical illness and key person protection
  We’ll explain how these policies work, what they protect, and how they can support both your family and your business.
• Choosing the right benefit level and deferred period
  Small decisions can make a big difference. We’ll look at how to select levels of cover that are realistic, affordable and effective.
• Creating a joined-up protection plan
  Many directors have policies in place that don’t work together. We’ll show how to align protection so it supports your overall financial and business strategy.
• Live Q&A
  Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical insights relevant to their own circumstances.

Who should attend?

This webinar is ideal for:

• Company directors and shareholders
• Business owners and founders
• Directors who already have protection in place but haven’t reviewed it recently
• Anyone unsure whether their income or business is adequately protected

Whether you’re early in your directorship or well established, the session will provide valuable guidance and clarity.

Why attend?

Protection planning is not just about having policies in place; it’s about ensuring they work together, are tax-efficient, and genuinely protect what matters most.

By attending this webinar, you’ll gain:

• A clearer understanding of your risks as a director
• Practical insights into structuring protection correctly
• Confidence to review or improve your existing arrangements

Register your place

Places for the webinar are limited. To secure your place and ensure you don’t miss out, please register using the link below:

Click here to register on Eventbrite.

If you have any questions ahead of the session or would like to discuss your protection planning in more detail, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Broadbench team.

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