3 Reasons to Review Your Life Insurance Policy
You have life insurance, but do you know what it does for you?
No? Life insurance also known as term life insurance pays out a lump sum of money to your family or other beneficiaries on your death or on diagnosis of a terminal illness.
Now you’re probably asking, when does it pay out? Your life insurance will pay out in the event of your death or on the diagnosis of a terminal illness.
Typically getting life insurance falls into one of two areas:
- A life event: marriage, buying a house, starting a family, etc (often in preparation so one does not leave a financial burden if something should happen to you)
- Joining the workforce and taking on a life insurance policy through your superannuation
If you fall into this latter group, you’re not alone, but here are 3 reasons why you should look at your current life insurance policy:
- You have a spouse/partner/family that relies on your income and want them to have the same standard of living if something happens to you
- You have a mortgage and would not want your spouse/partner/family to have to sell the family home in the event of your death
- Your life policy is outdated for your current life needs
It’s not only smart, but financially responsible to look at what you’re paying for. By simply comparing what you have to what you need you could save.
So how much Life Insurance do you need? ASIC’s Moneysmart.gov.au website says:
"There is no correct answer, but more insurance gives you more protection. However, it also depends on what you can afford, so you may need to prioritise”.
To help work out the best level of insurance cover think about what cash you will have access to if you or your spouse died or became disabled. What money do you have in superannuation, shares, savings and existing insurance policies?
Then think about how much cash you would like. The difference between what you will have and what you would like is the amount of insurance cover you should get.
We know that no one likes to think about death or the cruel “what ifs” that life might throw you, but you can save money now for a better future.
Any advice provided in this article is general in nature and does not take into account your personal objectives, circumstances or needs. If in doubt about your personal situation you should seek financial advice.
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