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A little bit of advice needed, please


I am looking at getting Level term Life insurance but am unsure I am fully understanding it all

I am looking at £150,000 Cover over 20 Years for my wife and I.

If I go through Cavendish to Norwich Union for a quick quote it will cost £10.57
Plus their fee of £25.00

OR

I go through Cavendish for a quote and come out with Friends Provident for £10.81
(Norwich Union is £11.15) Plus their fee of £35.00

Alls I would like is, if something was to happen to one of us the other one was able to pay of the mortgage and have a little over to help them get by.

When it comes to below what should I be looking at?

Product Type
TermMortgage ProtectionFamily Income Benefit
Benefit Type
Death Benefit OnlyCritical Illness OnlyDeath or Earlier Critical Illness

Premium Frequency
MonthlyAnnually
Term
Years
Premium Driven
Benefit Driven


Thanks
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  • lisyloo
    lisyloo Posts: 30,094 Forumite
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    Alls I would like is, if something was to happen to one of us the other one was able to pay of the mortgage and have a little over to help them get by.


    When you say "something" are you referring to death?
    Or do you want to cover sickness/accident.

    Do you know what both of your employers provide in the way of death benefits and sick pay?
    Do either of you have any pensions?
    Do you know what these pensions will provide on death before retirement? (they usually provide a pension for dependents and/or a lump sum).
  • lisyloo wrote: »

    When you say "something" are you referring to death?
    Or do you want to cover sickness/accident.

    Do you know what both of your employers provide in the way of death benefits and sick pay?
    Do either of you have any pensions?
    Do you know what these pensions will provide on death before retirement? (they usually provide a pension for dependents and/or a lump sum).

    Something is DEATH

    Do you know what both of your employers provide in the way of death benefits and sick pay?

    NO

    Do either of you have any pensions?

    NO

    This is why I need to get it sorted


    Max Millionaire
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  • Can anyone advise me If I am correct to go ahead with the joing policy.

    Can they be cancelled?
    Max Millionaire
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  • Doesd anyone know anything about Life Insurance?
    Max Millionaire
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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,211 Forumite
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    Doesd anyone know anything about Life Insurance?

    Yes thank you ;)
    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.
  • nickmack
    nickmack Posts: 4,435 Forumite
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    Do you know what both of your employers provide in the way of death benefits and sick pay?

    NO

    I would suggest you find out what cover you may already have in place and then decide what level may be required.
  • dunstonh wrote: »
    Yes thank you ;)


    Gimp .
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  • nickmack wrote: »
    I would suggest you find out what cover you may already have in place and then decide what level may be required.


    Would this make a difference?

    Unless it is a large amount that I am covered for, could it not be an additional bonus if 1 of us dies?

    Sounds bad when you say it like that.:eek:
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