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How to estimate your ideal term life insurance cover
A term life insurance plan provides a lump sum payout to your family in case of your death, helping them settle debts, fund future expenses and meet regular costs. Without calculating the…
A term life insurance plan provides a lump sum payout to your family in case of your death, helping them settle debts, fund future expenses and meet regular costs. Without calculating the correct coverage, your family may struggle financially after your demise.
To estimate your ideal cover, multiply your annual income by 10-15 times. Add all existing loans, such as home or car loans, and future expenditures like children's higher education and marriage. Include your family's annual household expenditure multiplied by the number of years they will need support. Subtract your easily convertible savings and investments, such as mutual funds and fixed deposits, but not assets like your house or car.
You can also use an online term life insurance calculator to get the exact sum assured and monthly premium. Remember to increase your cover by about 5% to account for inflation.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This guide is a generic financial planning article, not a news report. Indian consumers often underinsure because they rely on employer-provided cover, which is typically 2-3 times annual salary. The 10-15 times income rule is standard advice, but actual needs depend on dependents' ages and existing debt. The article omits the importance of choosing a policy with a claim settlement ratio above 95% and the tax benefits under Section 80C and 10(10D). A better approach is to use a needs-based calculator that factors in inflation-adjusted goals. The next step for a reader is to compare quotes from at least three insurers with high claim settlement ratios.
Source: assamtribune.com
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