16/09/2026
How much do you actually know about life insurance? ๐ค
Here are the common myths we hear about life insurance - and the truth behind them:
โYou only need life insurance if you have children.โ
โ FALSE โ Life insurance can still be useful if you have a partner, a mortgage or other financial commitments.
โYou canโt get life insurance if you have health issues.โ
โ FALSE โ Having health conditions doesn't automatically mean you can't get cover. It may affect the options or cost.
โLife insurance only pays out when you die.โ
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TRUE โ For standard life insurance, the payout is generally made after the insured person dies, subject to the policy terms.
โThe younger you are when you take out life insurance, the cheaper it can be.โ
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TRUE โ Age is one of the factors insurers consider when pricing cover.