Cost of Life Insurance

By: EconomyWatch   Date: 26 May 2010

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Life insurance cost is the primary factor that one should consider before buying a life insurance policy. Life insurance is a policy that provides financial cover to family members or dependents of a policyholder in the event of the death of the latter. This policy is a must for people with kids, disabled siblings, destitute parents and non-working spouse.

There are ways in which one can lower the cost of life insurance and save on premiums, while remaining entitled to the best of benefits.

How to Lower Life Insurance Cost

Here are some ways in which one can lower life insurance cost without significantly affecting the benefits offered by the policy:

  • Purchase insurance early. Insurance companies apply lower premiums for people who are young and healthy.

  • Buy the coverage amount that is appropriate for your requirement. Opt for an optimal term (“term” refers to the period for which one is covered). Lowering the term can make a significant difference to the premium and life insurance cost.

  • Consider whether you have dependents. In case you do, it makes sense to include add-ons such as income protection and critical illness covers. Else, you might consider opting out of these to lower the life insurance cost.

  • Keep in mind the payout you wish your beneficiary to receive in case of your death. Higher the payout, greater will be your monthly/yearly premium.

  • Make the selection between life insurance and life assurance based on your requirement. Compare the premiums for both types of insurance.

  • Find out the rate per $1,000 of the coverage amount. The rate often drops as you cross a certain level and you might actually end up paying less for a little more life insurance cover.

  • Before opting for a monthly or yearly payment plan, compare the total insurance price in both the cases. The convenience of a monthly plan is always associated with additional costs.

  • Stop smoking. A non-smoker is eligible for certain benefits that can reduce the cost of life insurance to a great extent.

    • Keeping these factors in mind can make a lot of difference to the premiums you need to pay for an insurance policy and, hence, to the life insurance cost.


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