Find out more about the Pros and Cons of Over 50 Life Insurance

by: Soul Patel

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Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 Time: 9:16 AM - 0 comments

Having a life insurance is a comforting thought that the lump sum of cash left behind can clear any debts you may have, left to a grandchild, or cover the expense of a funeral. It is also a difficult matter to handle as it may bring you to think about the practicalities of your own death. But for those aged 50 or older the good news is that most of the UK insurance providers have made the process somewhat easier because of over 50s life insurance. They do not require a medical checkup and the entire process takes only a few days to complete. In the case of death, there is a lump sum of cash paid out, and this sum is paid out irrespective of the age at which death occurs.

However, there are of course disadvantages to these insurance policies. The first to know is that the monthly premium cost of the contract is relatively high compared to that of a standard life insurance policy. The closer you are to 50 years old, the lower the insurance premium will be. There is also an initial period, usually of two years, in which the policy will not pay out if you die, instead the premium costs paid over this time are often refunded. Lastly, unlike a standard life insurance policy, the level of pay out on death is significantly lower and is typically around £8,000. Having said this, and as stated above, this is a guaranteed sum.

In the UK, over 50 life insurance is a strongly growing market where many providers running extensive advertising programs. As such, since competition is high there are many great deals to be found. Excellent incentives are offered by some providers which include a high payout travel insurance policy where you can be paid three times the usual lump sum if a travel accident results in your death. Find a scheme appropriate for you by making sure you compare the benefits of each policy.

If you're over 50 in looking into life insurance options, look for over 50s life insurance with provisions that enable you to extend the length of the term of the policy if you're still alive at the end of the initial term. Make sure you are aware of return-of-premium term policies, which enable you to get back premiums that you have paid into the policy. You might pay more for these provisions but they are worth it.