What is life insurance?

Life insurance pays out a lump sum when you die. That money can be used to pay off the mortgage, cover household bills, pay for childcare, or simply give your family time to grieve without financial pressure.

You pay a monthly premium, and the amount you pay depends on the level of cover you choose, your age, and your health. The sooner you put it in place, the cheaper it tends to be.

Policies can be level term (the payout stays the same), decreasing term (the payout reduces alongside your mortgage), or whole of life (no fixed end date).

Who needs this?
  • You have children or dependants who rely on your income
  • You have a mortgage or other significant debts
  • You want to leave something behind for the people you love
  • You're the main earner in your household
What's covered

The detail that matters

Covered
Death during the policy term pays out the full sum
Terminal illness diagnosis (less than 12 months to live) most policies pay out early
Joint or single policies available
Can be written in trust to avoid probate delays
Not covered
Death by suicide within the first 12–24 months (varies by insurer)
Death from undisclosed pre-existing conditions
No cash value it's not a savings product
Common questions

Things people ask us

How much life insurance do I need?
Does it matter when I take it out?
Can I put the policy in trust?
What if I have a pre-existing condition?
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