Business Protection
Ward Goodman provides business protection strategies that safeguard your company, its people, and its future against life’s unexpected events including:
- Key Person Cover
- Shareholder Protection
- Partnership Protection
- Relevant Life Policy
- Executive Income Protection
- Loan protection
- Death In Service cover

Build Resilience and Safeguard Your Company’s Future
Meet Our Business Protection Specialists
How Can Our Business Protection Services Help?
Business protection provides financial stability in times of uncertainty, giving you peace of mind that your business can continue to operate and grow.
It not only safeguards against the impact of losing key individuals but also supports succession planning, protects shareholder interests, and helps maintain confidence among employees, clients, and investors.
With the right protection in place, your company is better prepared to face challenges and secure long-term success.
Key Person Cover
Safeguards your business against the financial impact of losing a key individual through illness or death, helping you maintain stability and continuity.
Shareholder Protection
Provides the funds needed for surviving shareholders to purchase shares if a shareholder dies or becomes critically ill, keeping control of the business secure.
Partnership Protection
Ensures remaining partners can buy out the share of a deceased or incapacitated partner, protecting both the business and personal interests.
Relevant Life Policy
A tax-efficient life insurance policy for directors and employees, offering valuable cover outside of a group scheme with potential tax advantages.
Loan Protection
Protects your business by covering outstanding loans if a key individual dies or suffers a serious illness, ensuring debts are not a burden on the company.
Executive Income Protection
Provides a regular income to the business if a director or key employee cannot work due to illness or injury, supporting financial resilience.
Hear What Our Clients Have To Say
Ward Goodman consistently delivers exceptional service, exceeding the expectations of our valued business valuation clients.
AMS has relied on Ward Goodman for our annual company accounts audit for a number of years. The team has consistently shown exceptional professionalism, working seamlessly with our staff to ensure a smooth audit process without any disruption to our operations. Their deep understanding of our business enables them to provide valuable expert guidance. We look forward to maintaining our partnership with Ward Goodman for future audits.
Double H has been a long-standing client of Ward Goodman, benefiting primarily from their comprehensive audit and corporate tax services. The team we work with consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of our business, providing knowledge and professional guidance.
After many years of working with our previous accountants, we recently transitioned to Ward Goodman due to changes in our needs. The teams at Ward Goodman has been exceptionally professional and efficient, helping us enhance our audit planning processes. Their proactive approach and clear communication have significantly streamlined this process, allowing us to focus on what we do best. This has been a positive and valuable change for our organisation and we look forward to working with them for many years to come.
Davina does a great job and has done for the many years that she has worked on our account
Frequently Asked Quetions
What is business protection?
Business protection is a range of insurance policies that provide financial support if a key individual, business partner, or shareholder is unable to work or passes away.
Who needs business protection?
Any business that relies on key people, shareholders, or directors can benefit. It ensures the company remains financially secure if the unexpected happens.
What types of business protection are available?
Common options include key person cover, shareholder protection, partnership protection, and relevant life policies.
Is business protection tax-deductible?
In many cases, premiums may be treated as a business expense, but this depends on the type of cover and your circumstances. Professional advice is essential.
How can Ward Goodman support with business protection?
We’ll assess your business risks, recommend the right protection options, and help put the cover in place to safeguard your company’s future.
The Process
Initial referral or inquiry
Whether you’ve been referred or inquired yourself, our team will reach out to you in a timely manner
Free consultation
We offer a no-cost, no-obligation meeting at one of our Dorset-based offices, or over virtually nationwide
Quote and setup
We’ll provide you with a tailored quote and when you’re ready, our financial experts will begin services
Book a Meeting
If you would like to discuss further, please book a meeting with an experienced member of our team. Simply let us know when’s best for you and we will get in touch to arrange a suitable time.
Why Choose Ward Goodman?
Client satisfaction is paramount to us. We have a broad range of clients, and we endeavour to offer them the best tax planning service possible through continuous improvement and focus on doing things right the first time.
Experienced Business Protection Specialists
Our Dorset-based team can advise and support any size of business locally or nationwide.
Bespoke Business Advice
Flexible, bespoke service covering all aspects of business protection and related services.
Access to a Full Team of Financial Experts
Expert advice from our experts in financial planning, accounting, and business advisory.
Our Awards and Accreditations
Ward Goodman’s excellence in financial planning, accounting and business advisory is validated by notable awards and accreditations within the UK financial industry.
AAT Qualified

Xero Certified

ICAEW Membership

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