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Accidents are unpredictable, but your financial security doesn’t have to be. Add accidental death and permanent disablement cover to your life insurance policy and get the extra protection you need.
Inez Cooper
Managing Director & Founder
Accidental death & permanent disablement is an optional benefit that pays you a lump sum if:
This optional benefit specifically covers accidents—offering additional financial support when the unexpected happens.
If you die from an accident, your beneficiaries will receive a lump sum of up to US$1mn—in addition to your main life insurance benefit.
If you survive an accident, but you suffer a serious injury resulting in permanent disablement, we’ll pay you a lump sum up to US$500,000 to help ease the financial burden while you adjust to life changes and possible loss of income.
Designed for expats living and working abroad, this cover protects you worldwide, ensuring financial security no matter where life takes you.
Accidents come in all shapes and sizes, and for families living abroad, the consequences can be disastrous. Living in a country where you are unfamiliar with the culture, language, and infrastructure can increase the risk of accidents.
If you’re living or working abroad, an accident can have even greater consequences for you and your family. You might not have access to the same financial support systems as you would in your home country, and medical costs can be high.
Your accidental death & permanent disablement benefit will become payable when a death or permanent disablement occurs as a result of an accident during your policy year.
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There are certain situations that won’t be covered by the accidental death & permanent disablement benefit:
For a full list of exclusions, please read the policy T&Cs.
We’ve made it as easy as possible for you to claim for accidental death & permanent disablement benefit, and you can get in touch and speak to our award-winning team for help. To claim, simply tell us by following these steps:
Step 1
Inform us of a death or permanent disablement by calling us on +44 1276 486 460 or email us at claims@william-russell.com
Step 2
We’ll need a few things to process the claim, including a copy of the policyholder’s death certificate in the event of death, or a completed accident claim form following an accident. Claims must be submitted within a year of the date of the loss or incident.
Step 3
Once we have assessed your claim, we’ll be in touch to confirm the next steps.
Still got questions about our accidental death & permanent disablement benefit? You can find answers to the most common questions here, but feel free to get in touch and speak to our team. We’d be glad to help.
Yes, you can add the accidental death & permanent disablement benefit to your life insurance policy if your policy started on or after 15 April 2025 and your life insurance benefit exceeds your annual income or US$100,000. Your accidental & death & permanent disablement benefit cannot exceed your life insurance benefit. You cannot purchase the benefit separately.
The premium you pay depends on your age and occupation. You can can get a quote online.
The maximum benefit for accidental death is up to US$1,000,000. Within the benefit you select, there is a sublimit of US$500,000 for accidental disablement.
You can nominate a beneficiary for your accidental death & permanent disablement benefit at any time. Please email us at contact@william-russell.com, and we’ll send you the necessary information and forms. If you haven’t appointed a beneficiary at the time of your death, the beneficiary of your accidental death & permanent disablement benefit will be as follows:
• your spouse; failing him/her
• your legally declared child(ren) in equal shares; failing him/her/them
• your estate
In the event of a claim, please note that a partner may not have the same rights attributed to a spouse. If you wish us to pay the accidental death & permanent disablement benefit to your partner in the event of your death in an accident, you must formally name your partner as beneficiary.
You can add the accidental death & permanent disablement benefit to you policy provided you are age 69 or younger, and you can retain the the benefit on your policy until the end of the policy year during which you reach the age of 70.
We show the benefit limits in US dollars, but we can also denominate your policy in pounds sterling or Euros. You won’t find complete information for our products on this webpage, nor the full T&Cs, limitations, and exclusions that would apply if you purchase a life insurance policy. You can find complete information in the policy T&Cs, which we suggest you read together with this webpage. We work hard to ensure the information we provide on this webpage is accurate and up-to-date, but inaccuracies are possible. We rectify errors as soon as we become aware of them. The terms and conditions that apply to your policy are those found in your policy T&Cs.
At William Russell, we have over 30 years’ experience of providing international life insurance exclusively for expats like you. Become a member today to enjoy worldwide coverage, giving you total peace of mind wherever you move to live and work.
Joe Holden Global Relationship Manager
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