Cancer was the leading cause of claim, followed closely by mental health claims and musculoskeletal claims, which together accounted for 92% of claims. Breakdown of Income Protection Cover claims by gender. 30% 33% 29% 8% Cancer Mental health Other Musculoskeletal 47% women 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 53% men 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 92% of claims 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Oldest claimant 64 years old (Cancer) Youngestclaimant 21 years old (Motor vehicle accident) Average age of claimants 42 years old