Disability · Critical Illness · Accident

Your Greatest Asset Isn't Your Home.
It's Your Paycheck.

Life insurance covers death. But what about the years you spend unable to work? Disability, critical illness, and accident coverage protect the income your family depends on — while you're still alive.

1 in 4
Workers Will Be Disabled
Before reaching retirement age — Social Security Administration
34 mo
Average Disability Duration
Long enough to exhaust most family savings
$0
Employer Coverage After 90 Days
Most short-term disability ends well before recovery

Your Income Protection Shelf

Three distinct threats to your paycheck. Three distinct products that address each one.

Primary Defense

Disability Income Insurance

Top-Rated Carrier

Replaces your paycheck if illness or injury sidelines you

  • Up to 60% of gross monthly income
  • Short-term (90 day) and long-term options
  • Own-occupation definition for professionals
  • Benefit periods: 2 years to age 65
  • Available for self-employed Texans
  • Partial disability riders available
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Lump-Sum Protection

Critical Illness Insurance

Top-Rated Carrier

Cash payout upon diagnosis of cancer, heart attack, or stroke

  • Covers 30+ qualifying critical conditions
  • Tax-free lump sum — no restrictions on use
  • Pays even if you fully recover
  • Use it for treatment, bills, or lost income
  • Coverage from $10,000 to $100,000
  • Guaranteed renewable
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Accident Layer

Accident Insurance

Top-Rated Carrier

Out-of-pocket costs from unexpected injuries

  • ER visits, surgery, hospitalization
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Accidental death & dismemberment
  • No medical exam required
  • Premiums from $15–$40/month
  • Stacks on top of health insurance
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Who This Is For

Your Income Protects Everything — Protect Your Income

A paycheck disability is one of the most common, and most financially devastating, events a Texas family faces.

Salaried Employees
Employer coverage only goes so far.

Most employer short-term disability plans cover 60% of your salary — for 90 days. After that, nothing. Long-term disability insurance picks up where your employer leaves off, often for years.

Self-Employed Texans
No employer. No fallback.

Freelancers, contractors, and small business owners have no sick days, no STD plan, and no one to cover them. If you can't work, you can't bill. Disability coverage is your income safety net.

Healthcare & Skilled Professionals
Own-occupation coverage matters here.

If you're a surgeon, dentist, electrician, or nurse — your career depends on specific physical ability. Own-occupation disability coverage pays if you can't perform your specific job, not just any work.

Parents of Young Children
Your children don't care that you're sick.

The mortgage still due. The grocery bill still arrives. Daycare, school fees, car payments — none of them pause for a disability. Income protection ensures your family's routine survives your recovery.

The Process

Protect Your Income in Under 10 Minutes

No doctor visits. No agent callbacks. No weeks of underwriting. Just a fast, fully online process.

01

Tell us about yourself

Occupation, income, health basics — takes about 2 minutes. No commitment, no contact info required upfront.

02

See your instant rates

Disability and income protection rates appear immediately. Compare benefit amounts and elimination periods side by side.

03

Apply fully online

Complete your application digitally. Our carrier partners' platform processes it without the traditional back-and-forth.

04

Benefits ready when you need them

Once approved, your benefit kicks in after your elimination period. Your income is protected — no matter what happens.

The Math Most Texans Ignore

What Happens When Your Paycheck Stops?

A disability or serious illness doesn't just affect your health — it attacks your bank account. Here's what the numbers look like for the average Texas household.

Without Income Protection
Month 1Use emergency savings to cover bills
Month 2–3Dip into retirement accounts (+ early withdrawal penalties)
Month 4–5Miss mortgage or car payments — credit takes a hit
Month 6+Forced to sell assets or borrow against home equity
Year 2+Financial recovery takes 3–7 years — even after returning to work
With Tower Hill Life Coverage
Day 1Elimination period begins — typically 30–90 days depending on your policy
Month 1–2Short-term savings bridge the elimination period gap
Month 3+Monthly benefit kicks in — up to 60% of pre-disability income
OngoingMortgage, groceries, and bills stay covered while you recover
RecoveryReturn to work on your terms — no forced financial decisions
What Tower Hill Life's Disability Coverage Actually Includes
Benefit amount
Up to 60% of your monthly pre-disability income
Benefit period options
2 years, 5 years, or to age 65 — you choose
Definition of disability
Own-occupation available — you qualify if you can't do YOUR job
Self-employed eligible
Yes — unlike most employer-sponsored plans
Non-cancelable option
Premium and benefits guaranteed renewable — insurer can't cancel
Cost of living adjustment
Optional COLA rider to protect against inflation during a long claim

Income Protection FAQ

Does my employer's short-term disability cover everything I need?

Typically no. Employer STD usually covers 60% of your base salary for 90–180 days. If your disability lasts longer — or if you're self-employed — you have no coverage. An individual long-term disability policy from our carrier network can extend benefits to age 65.

What's the difference between disability insurance and critical illness insurance?

Disability insurance replaces your monthly income as long as you can't work — it's ongoing monthly payments. Critical illness pays a one-time lump sum when you're diagnosed with a covered condition (cancer, heart attack, stroke, etc.) regardless of whether you can work. Many clients carry both.

I'm self-employed in Texas — can I get disability insurance?

Yes. This is actually one of the most important use cases. Self-employed Texans have no employer fallback — no STD, no sick days. Our carrier network offers disability income products available for self-employed individuals that can be structured around your actual net income.

What conditions does critical illness insurance cover?

Critical illness products in our carrier network cover 30+ conditions including all major cancers, heart attack, stroke, coronary artery bypass, kidney failure, major organ transplant, coma, paralysis, and more. The complete list is provided in your policy document.

Can I stack disability and critical illness coverage?

Absolutely — and many clients do. They serve different purposes. Disability provides ongoing income replacement for as long as you can't work. Critical illness provides an immediate lump sum to handle the spike in expenses around a serious diagnosis. Together they form a comprehensive income protection strategy.

Don't Wait Until You Can't Work.

Income protection is underwriting-sensitive — it gets harder to qualify as you age or develop health conditions. The best time to lock in coverage is now.

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