Life Insurance
Life insurance is a financial product that provides a payout to your beneficiaries upon your death, offering them financial security during a challenging time. It's particularly beneficial for individuals with dependents, significant debts, or those aiming to cover funeral expenses.
Type of Life Insurance
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Level Term
The coverage amount remains constant throughout the policy term.
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Decreasing Term
The coverage amount decreases over time, often aligned with reducing debts like a mortgage.
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Increasing Term
The coverage amount increases over time, typically to keep pace with inflation.
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Whole of Life Insurance
This policy provides coverage for your entire life, ensuring a payout regardless of when you pass away, as long as premiums are maintained. It's often used for estate planning or covering funeral expenses but tends to have higher premiums
Factors Influencing Life Insurance Costs
Other than Coverage Amount and Term: (Higher coverage amounts and longer policy terms typically result in higher premiums), the factors identified below include the cost of insurance.
Age
Younger individuals generally pay lower premiums. For example, a 30-year-old might pay approximately £4.58 per month for £100,000 of level-term cover, whereas a 50-year-old could pay around £19.89 per month for the same coverage.
Health
Pre-existing medical conditions can increase premiums. Insurers assess your health history to determine risk.
Lifestyle Choices
Factors like smoking, alcohol consumption, or engaging in high-risk activities can lead to higher costs.
Considerations When Purchasing Life Insurance
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Assess Your Needs, Regularly
Evaluate your financial obligations, such as mortgages, debts, and dependents' living expenses, to determine appropriate coverage.
Review Regularly your cover in line with life events such as marriage, having children, or changes in financial circumstances may necessitate adjustments to your coverage.
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Compare Policies
Obtain quotes from multiple providers to find a policy that offers the best value for your needs. Ensure that your adviser is comparing a number of different insurers to find the most suitable provider for you.
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Understand Policy Details
Be aware of the policy's terms, including coverage limits, exclusions, and the claims process
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Cox & Flight Financial Solutions Ltd is an appointed representative of HL Partnership Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.