How family life insurance can benefit your loved ones

One of life’s many concerns is how our families could cope financially if we were to die. Thankfully family life insurance can ensure that your family is protected during the difficult times ahead. 

So, how exactly does family life insurance work compared to a regular life cover?

What is family life insurance?

Term life insurance comes in three forms:
 

• Level term cover- Premiums and payout value are fixed
   

• Increasing term cover - Premiums and payout value rise overtime
   

• Decreasing term cover - Typically used to cover a large payment. The payout value decreases over time as you pay off the outstanding debt

Family income benefit - Unlike most policies that pay out a one-time lump sum, this pays out monthly tax-free for a specified period. It acts as a replacement for your monthly income, paid out to your loved ones. 

You choose the policy length as well as the amount of your income that pays out to your family. The larger the cover amount, the higher your monthly premiums will be. Your family only receives a pay-out if you die within the policy term.

Joint life insurance - Covers two people under a single policy. It can be easier to manage and cheaper than single life insurance policies. Joint life policies usually payout after the death of the first policyholder.

The benefits of life insurance for families

Providing you have life insurance, when you eventually die a lump sum payment will be paid out to your family. Life insurance provides a wide range of financial benefits to aid your family, such as…

Can provide permanent cover

A whole life insurance policy provides permanent cover ensuring your loved ones are protected financially during the hard times ahead. Though this type of cover typically costs more, it is often considered as worth the peace of mind it provides.

Mortgage protection

If you die before your mortgage has been repaid, your family will be left to pay it off themselves. However, decreasing term life insurance can provide much-needed support, mostly beneficial if you have an interest-only mortgage. 

After your death, your family can use the pay-out to clear the debt, providing peace of mind. 

Covers funeral expenses

Even your death can leave your family out of pocket, especially when it comes to making funeral arrangements. Though you may have the perfect send-off in your head, you should ensure your family can afford it.

The pay-out from your life insurance policy can be used to help cover the costs of your funeral, without damaging your family’s finances.

Provide your family with financial protection

At Cavendish Online we understand the importance of family and what they mean to us. We pride ourselves in helping you find the best policy to protect your loved ones at an affordable cost.

Start your search today by taking a look at our range of options on applying for life insurance.