This
is the simplest and therefore one of the
most common forms of policy taken out
today. This type of coverage works by
guaranteeing a fixed amount of money in
the event of the policy-holder’s
death over a fixed term of for example,
5, 10, 25 or more years, as long as premium
payments are kept up to date. Note that
cover is provided only for the duration
of the term under which the policy was
agreed. This form of policy is therefore
one of the cheapest and easiest ways to
ensure you have adequate protection.
In
the event of the death of the policy-holder,
there are generally two payment options
of the insured sum; it can be paid in
a single lump sum, or it can be agreed
as a series of smaller payments to provide
an income for any dependents that the
deceased may have.
The
latter of these options is often referred
to as a family income benefit policy.
This payment option is designed to provide
an agreed annual income every year for
the remainder of the policy term, to go
some way towards replacing any working
salary of the deceased.
The lump sum payment option is designed
to be large enough to ensure that the
family of the deceased will be in the
strongest possible financial position.
This lump sum could be used to settle
any outstanding debts in the name of the
deceased, or to cover any other final
expenses incurred by the death of the
policy-holder.
The
current market is a very competitive one;
by shopping around and comparing various
available options, someone considering
taking out a policy should be able to
find the cover that is right for them,
guaranteeing financial protection to loved
ones at the lowest possible price. Why
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