{"id":1189,"date":"2011-03-07T14:02:07","date_gmt":"2011-03-07T13:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/esmartproducts.co.uk\/?p=1189"},"modified":"2011-03-07T14:02:07","modified_gmt":"2011-03-07T13:02:07","slug":"how-much-life-insurance-do-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suretyfp.com\/wordpress\/?p=1189","title":{"rendered":"How much life insurance do you need?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Protecting your family\u2019s financial security<\/h3>\n<p>Having the correct protection strategy in place will enable you  to protect your family\u2019s lifestyle if your income suddenly changes due  to premature death or illness. But choosing the right options can be  difficult without obtaining professional advice to ensure you protect  your family from financial hardship.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>We can ensure that you find the right solutions to protect your  assets and offer your family lasting benefits. It is essential that you  are able to make an informed decision about the most suitable sum  assured, premium, terms and payment provisions.<\/p>\n<p>There are potentially three main scenarios that could put your  family\u2019s financial security at risk: the death of you or your partner;  you or your partner suffering from a critical condition or illness; and  you or your partner being out of work due to an illness or redundancy.<\/p>\n<p>We can help you calculate how much cover you may require,  whether this is for capital or for income, or both. You may find that a  lump sum of capital is needed to repay debt such as a mortgage or  perhaps cover the cost of moving house. In addition, income may also be  required to help cover your normal living expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Think about how long you may require the cover and what you  already have in place. We can help you review your existing policies and  also take into consideration what your employer provides in the way of  life insurance and sickness benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Protecting your family from financial hardship <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whole-of-Life Assurance <\/strong><br \/>\nProvides a guaranteed lump sum paid to your estate in the event of  your premature death. To avoid Inheritance Tax and probate delays,  policies should be set up and written under an appropriate trust.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Term Assurance <\/strong><br \/>\nFor capital needs, term insurance is one of the simplest and  cheapest forms of life insurance. If you die during the term of a  policy, a fixed amount of life insurance is paid, normally tax-free. A  mortgage protection policy is a type of term insurance used to cover a  repayment mortgage, with the death benefit reducing as the balance of  your mortgage reduces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Family Income Benefit <\/strong><br \/>\nFor income needs, family income benefit insurance is a worthwhile  consideration. This can provide a monthly, quarterly or annual income,  which under current rules is tax-free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Critical Illness <\/strong><br \/>\nTo protect you if you or your partner should suffer from a  specified critical condition or illness. Critical illness insurance  normally pays benefits tax-free if you suffer from one or more  illnesses, diseases or conditions specified in the policy terms. Terms  can vary tremendously between providers, so it is difficult to assess  your precise needs without obtaining professional advice. If you combine  critical illness insurance with life insurance, claims are paid whether  you die or suffer the critical illness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Income Protection Insurance <\/strong><br \/>\nIncome protection insurance is designed to pay you a replacement  income should you be unable to work due to accident, injury or illness. A  replacement percentage of your income is paid until you return to work,  retire or die. Rates vary according to the dangers associated with your  occupation, age, state of health and gender.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protecting your family\u2019s financial security Having the correct protection strategy in place will enable you to protect your family\u2019s lifestyle if your income suddenly changes due to premature death or illness. 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