Family Income Benefit Insurance
We have a no obligation on-line quotation service for
Family Income Benefit insurance:

Please select the "Family Income Benefit" option from the drop down
menu for product type. Please ensure you read the Key Features and other
product information and fully understand the policy you are interested in. See
the
application section for an outline of the
process following the quote.
Remember your
Client Declaration
(all parties to sign), see
our process for details.
As with all online quotations of this type, the premiums quoted are
estimates only and the actual premiums will depend on individual
circumstances. If the eventual premium differs from the quotation, the
policy will not commence without your agreement.
Please note that quotations are valid for only
a limited period of time, generally 30 days. In addition, unless you
proceed to the personal illustration stage, it will be necessary to
requote. If your circumstances change between the quotation being
generated and the policy going into force, the premium may be affected.
This includes passing a birthday, half-birthday (6 months after your
birthday), or in some cases a quarter birthday (3 or 9 months after your
birthday).
What is Family Income Benefit Insurance?
Family Income Benefit typically pays a series of regular annual lump
sums if you die. Family Income Benefit is a form of non-investment life
insurance (‘term insurance’ or ‘term assurance’). Life insurance offers
financial protection in the event of your early death, if family or
others, are dependent on your earnings. A policy usually covers just one
person, but in some cases a spouse or partner can be covered under the
same policy.
Term insurance
(also known as 'Term Assurance' or 'Life Cover') gives
you financial protection if you die within a specified period known as the
“term”. Your individual circumstances will determine the term that will
match your needs, which might relate to the length of your mortgage, or
the time until your children become independent for example. If you
survive until the end of the term you receive no payment from the
insurance company. There is no surrender value, meaning that if you stop
paying the premiums the cover ceases and there is no refund of premiums
paid. Premiums may be
guaranteed for the term of the policy or reviewable, meaning that the
insurance company can increase them, usually following an initial period. Why would you want
Family Income Benefit insurance?
Other forms of term insurance pay a lump sum on death. If you decide
that a regular income on death would be more useful than a lump sum then
you might consider a Family Income Benefit insurance policy. If you die
during the term of the policy a regular income is paid to your
dependants for the remainder of the term. Different policies provide an
income that either remains the same, or increases each year (for example
based on inflation). Assessing your demands & needs
A loss of life can result in a reduction of income for your family or
other dependants which could lead to problems paying debts or meeting
tax liabilities.
In the event of your death, you may want to provide for family or others
dependent on your earnings.
On your death your estate might be liable to pay inheritance tax.
Inheritance tax is payable if the value of your estate is above a
certain limit. Life insurance can be written under trust so that on your
death the sum insured does not form part of your estate and depending on
the circumstances and the nature of the trust may not be liable to
inheritance tax. Trusts can also avoid the need for probate so that
claims may be paid more quickly.
Additional options
Most policies have additional options (these will increase the
premium):
-
Waiver of premium – typically if you are unable to work due to
illness or injury, the insurance company will pay your premiums to
keep up the policy;
-
Critical Illness – This
provides cover against specific serious illnesses. Depending on the
policy, a claim for critical illness may mean that the policy will not
also pay out under the life insurance element.
To apply for a policy you will have to complete and sign a proposal
form. This includes questions on your age, occupation and health. You
must answer all questions truthfully. You must also inform the insurer
of any change in your circumstances between completing the application
and the policy going into force. If you do not, or if you fail to
disclose all relevant information, your policy may not
pay out. Once the insurance company has received this information, in
some cases it may need additional information for underwriting purposes.
In some cases your answers may result in you being refused cover or a
change to the premium quoted. Once the policy is in force you have an
ongoing duty to tell the insurance company about any changes in your
circumstances. Product providers included in the Clubfinance
quote
Our on-line quotation service includes the following product
providers:
- AEGON Scottish Equitable
- Bright Grey
- Bupa
- Legal & General
- Scottish Provident
Why does Clubfinance provide such low quotes
relative to even some of the 'Discount Life Insurance' companies?
First, we do not give
advice or recommendations. Second, Clubfinance has a very simple policy of providing excellent value
to our customers. We do this by rebating our initial commission to
reduce the premium. We rebate up to 90% of initial commissions. We urge you obtain quotes from other companies, as we are
confident of our low quotes. Conclusion
It requires careful planning to choose the right life insurance
policy. It is important to read the Key Features and other information
relating to each policy to understand the features, benefits and
limitations of each. It is also important to make sure that your cover
continues to suit your changing needs and circumstances.
This is a general overview only. You must read the
Key Features
and other product information specific to the policy you are
considering. This overview does not represent and is not intended to
represent advice or recommendation. If you need advice you must
contact a firm that can provide the advice you need.
Please click here for a no obligation on-line quote for
Family Income
Benefit Insurance |