Term insurance is the simplest form of life cover. It pays a lump sum to the nominee if the insured person passes away during the policy term. The purpose is not investment return; the purpose is income replacement. A good term plan helps the family continue expenses, pay loans, and protect long-term goals even when the earning member is no longer present.
1. Calculate Human Life Value
A practical approach is to estimate the present value of future income and subtract existing assets. Families should include monthly household expenses, children's education, outstanding home loan, business liabilities, and inflation. A very small term cover may create emotional comfort but fail financially when the family actually needs it.
2. Choose Tenure and Riders Carefully
The policy term should usually cover the earning years and major liabilities. Riders such as accidental death benefit, waiver of premium, and critical illness can be useful, but they should not replace a strong base sum assured. Medical disclosures must be accurate because life claims are carefully investigated.
- check_circleAvoid choosing term cover only because the premium is low.
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