Consider your income and financial obligations
Assess your current income and the financial commitments that your family may need to manage in your absence.
Consider:
- Outstanding home or other loans
- Regular household expenses
- Children's education costs
- Spouse's financial requirements
- Long-term financial goals
- Existing life insurance coverage
Consider the number of dependants
The required cover can differ based on family structure. Someone supporting several dependants may require a higher sum assured than an individual with fewer financial responsibilities.
Check affordability
The premium for 5 crore term insurance should fit within your financial capacity throughout the premium-paying period. A high sum assured should be supported by a premium commitment that can be maintained as required under the policy.
Review your existing life cover
If you already have life insurance, consider that cover while calculating your overall protection requirement. Your existing policies may reduce the additional cover required.
Consider additional protection through riders
Depending on the policy, riders5 may provide additional coverage for specific situations. Possible options include:
- Critical illness rider5
- Accidental death benefit rider5
- Waiver of premium rider5
Riders5 have separate terms, conditions and eligibility requirements, so review them before adding them to the base policy..
Reassess your coverage as responsibilities change
Marriage, parenthood, home loans and changes in income can affect your financial protection needs. Reviewing your cover when major financial circumstances change can help you assess whether the existing sum assured remains appropriate.