How long should you insure for?

For mortgage protection purposes you should also insure yourself for the same number of years that are remaining on your mortgage. The initial sum insured should always equal the capital sum outstanding on your mortgage.

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Type of cover
Life Insurance       Mortgage Life Insurance
 
Cover Level (£)

Number of years
Do you want:  
Critical illness cover
Family income benefit
 

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What is Life Insurance?
Life Insurance is also known as Term Insurance.
What do you need to know about Life Insurance?
Life Insurance pays out a tax-free lump sum if you die; there is no investment value.
Should you consider Mortgage Life Insurance instead?
Only if you have a Repayment Mortgage and want insurance cover for it.
How long should you insure for?
For mortgage protection purposes you should also insure yourself for the same number of years that are remaining on your mortgage. The initial sum insured should always equal the capital sum outstanding on your mortgage.
Can you have different levels of cover on a joint life policy?
Yes you can - but it may be better to buy separate policies.
All proceeds from insurance policies are tax-free.

IMPORTANT:

If you want insurance cover to pay your monthly mortgage payments if you were off work through sickness, accident or unemployment, then you need Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance.

If you want insurance cover to repay all your outstanding mortgage capital if you became critically ill, you need Critical Illness Insurance.

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