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Gap Analysis

Protection Gap Analyzer

Identify coverage, income, liability, family, business, and retirement gaps — with a prioritized action plan.

Sample Gap Score

84

Lower is better. 0 = no gaps detected.

See Protection Index →

Priority recommendations

  • Life insurance below 10× income

    Critical

    Coverage gap ≈ $1200k vs 10× income target.

    Action: Add term life ladder to close gap.

    Life Estimator
  • Umbrella liability below $1M

    High

    Single lawsuit can exceed net worth. Standard recommendation: ≥ net worth.

    Action: Add $1M–$5M umbrella above auto + home.

    Umbrella Estimator
  • Disability income below 60% of gross

    High

    Most workers have no private LTD or capped employer LTD.

    Action: Add private LTD to bridge to 60% of gross to age 65.

    Income Protection
  • Emergency fund < 3 months

    High

    Cash gaps force claims on minor losses and shred coverage health.

    Action: Build to 6 months essential expenses.

    Financial Resilience

All detected gaps

  • [Liability] Umbrella liability below $1MHigh
  • [Family] Life insurance below 10× incomeCritical
  • [Income] Disability income below 60% of grossHigh
  • [Coverage] Emergency fund < 3 monthsHigh

FAQ

What is a protection gap?

A specific exposure not adequately covered by your current insurance portfolio.

How do I close gaps?

Address Critical and High severity first — typically liability, life, and disability.