How much does life insurance cost?
Life insurance costs differ because of all the factors involved. Before establishing cost, you need to do a bit of research about your needs and then make some concrete decisions. No matter the amount of coverage you decide upon, the cost is minimal compared to the benefits.
To be able to get a quote and determine the cost of your insurance premiums, you have to determine your needs and your budget first. There are some very important questions you must ask yourself:
• Are you married? If so, then you and your spouse need to make these decisions together.
• What are you and your and your spouse’s ages?
• Do you need a Joint Policy to cover you and your spouse or partner?
• What kind of funeral would you have and how much would it cost?
• What is your current lifestyle, do you want to maintain it for each other should one of you unexpectedly suffer from a terminal illness or pass on?
• How much money does it take to support this lifestyle?
• Do you have children? They will need to be provided for until they reach adulthood.
• Do you have a large amount of debt?
• What is the status of large pay off amounts such as those on your vehicles, mortgage and any other large financial commitment?
• Do you have any other dependents such as a parent or sibling who needs financial care?
Yes, these are very difficult questions to ask yourself, but they will help you determine the cost of your insurance coverage. Keep in mind that many financial advisors suggest that you have enough coverage to ensure your children are financially provided for until they reach adulthood, and if childless, but have a spouse or partner, then they suggest if debt is involved that you cover your salary for at least ten years. So take your salary and/or the cost of supporting your family and figure how much coverage you will need.
Life insurance policies give benefit amounts from a $100,000 minimum to a $1.5 million maximum; these can vary depending upon your insurance provider. The amount of cover you can get depends upon your age and needs. Some policies start as low as $3 a week going up to $30 a week, again these numbers vary depending upon the provider.
There are also other important insurance covers that may be very appropriate for your situation such as: Funeral Expenses Insurance; Accidental Death & Serious Injury Cover; Accident Insurance; and Children’s Life Insurance Australia.
Once you have determined your needs and your budget, you are then ready to call our insurance agent for a quote. Once you get your quote, then you will be able to get your application done. Just as long as you are between the ages of 18 and 64 and are an Australian resident you are able to apply. There are no medical or blood tests required because insurability is based on few lifestyle and health questions.
Once insured you can get on with your life with the knowledge that you and your family are covered and the peace of mind is worth every dollar you pay in premiums.






