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Decreasing Term Assurance

My husband has an assurance policy which includes Terminal Illness Cover running from 2005-2015, he has recently sold the house it is for so our question is: does the policy still cover my husband for death until 2015? Or is it purely on the house so now null and void?

We are prepared to continue to pay as my husband is ill so it may eventually be to my benefit but obviously there would be no point in continuing if it is against the house only?

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  • dunstonh
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    The term assurance is standalone and has no direct link to the mortgage. It pays out whether there is a mortgage or not.

    However, the benefit in the later years may not be worthwhile keeping. So, you need to consider if it is worth it.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
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