Yes, you can cancel your life insurance policy at any time. After applying for cover you'll receive a 30 day cancellation notice which you must send back if you decide not to continue with the policy. You can also do this if you register and login into My Account, however this must be done within the first 30 days of your policy starting. If you cancel within this 30 day period, we will return any premiums paid. But if you cancel after this period you won't get anything back. To talk to us about cancelling a policy, please call us on: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Due to the impact of Covid-19 there may be a longer wait time than we would usually expect. For enquiries about existing...
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Mortgage Insurance: Everything You Must Know There have been many articles written about mortgage insurance vs life insurance, but many of them reflect only on particular aspects of this topic. In many cases, it is a lending institution (e.g. your bank or credit union) that offers mortgage insurance. We spoke to Amir Eny, an independent life insurance broker, to highlight key aspects of mortgage insurance provided by a lending institution and how it differs from life insurance. Life insurance vs mortgage insurance There are key differences between individual life insurance and the mortgage insurance you get through a lending institution. It is important to keep in mind the following terms:...
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When is Mortgage Insurance Appropriate? While, mortgage insurance can seem convenient because it’s offered when you get your mortgage, that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the right choice for you. Mortgage insurance can be beneficial if you want to cover this very specific debt should you pass away. Yet, it’s important to note that the death benefit from a life insurance policy can also be used to cover outstanding mortgage debt (just ensure that you buy a policy with large enough coverage). So, you’ll have the peace of mind that all of your expenses will be covered, and not just one specific debt. People often believe that mortgage insurance may be easier to qualify for than life insurance...
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I pay less than $50 a month for $1 million of life insurance, and I think I got a great deal Three evenly spaced dots forming an ellipsis: "...". Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. I purchased the first policy in my 20s then added another layer of coverage through online insurance company Haven Life once I turned 37 and my income increased. It may seem like a lot, but it's the right amount for my family. There are many arguments in favor of buying more life insurance than you need, including the fact that term coverage is so cheap. I don't regret buying $1 million of insurance at all. When I turned 37 a few...
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Term Life Insurance Quotes There are many different forms of insurance, some more valuable than others. From automotive to business liability coverage, the needs of every individual are different, and due to this the type and depth of insurance coverage that we each invest in can be very different. Some people feel safe and secure with only minimal insurance coverage, while others choose to invest in an extensive policy. This is a natural contrast – one that has as much to do with different peoples’ risk tolerance as it does with individual lifestyles and requirements. But behind every insurance policy is a unique, important statement – that there is a risk, and it’s worth...
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Cheapest Direct Purchase Term Life Insurance Term insurance offers protection for a fixed amount of time and will only pay out the sum assured if death, terminal illness or total and permanent disability occurs within the period insured. Term Life Direct Purchase Insurance (DPI) is a life insurance scheme that lets consumers purchase a term life insurance plan directly through the insurer without going through an intermediary such as a financial advisor. Similar to a traditional term life policy, Direct Purchase term life insurance will offer no cash value when the policy ends or if it is ended prematurely. Its benefits are fairly standard, including up to S$400,000 of death, terminal...
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When it comes to life insurance coverage, term life insurance is the most popular and most purchased type of life insurance coverage available. There are three main forms of life insurance coverage which include whole life insurance, universal life insurance and term life insurance. Out of all three types of life insurance coverage, term life insurance is the most affordable which makes it the best choice for just about anyone. Term life insurance is extremely simple to understand. The majority of term life insurance policies come in fixed premium lengths of 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 year contract lengths. Depending on the term length you choose, your premium will be guaranteed not to change...
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Am I eligible? This term life insurance plan is available to Hong Kong Identity cardholders between the Ages of 19 and 60. Applicants must also be existing HSBC Hong Kong bank account or HSBC Hong Kong credit cardholders. The total Sum Insured of all the pending and in force applications or policies issued under HSBC Life (International) Limited for each Life Insured subject to the simplified underwriting requirements shall not exceed HKD5,000,000 (for Life Insured aged 50 or below) or HKD2,500,000 (for Life Insured aged above 50). The Death Benefit equals to the Sum Insured less outstanding premiums (if any). The Company reserves the right to accept or reject any applications for the Plan...
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Buying life insurance is a common and critical step to provide financially for loved ones after your death. Some people purchase life insurance to provide an inheritance to surviving heirs or for other purposes as well. Regardless of why you intend to purchase coverage soon, this is not a task to rush into. Before you start shopping for life insurance coverage, focus your attention on these tips. 1. Know the Difference Between Term Life and Whole Life There are two primary life insurance products to choose from, and these are term life and whole life. Term life offers benefits for a specific period, such as for the next 20 or 30 years. Whole life offers benefits indefinitely as long as the...
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