Important life stages to think about life insurance

The best time for you to get life insurance

Bought your dream home, planning a family or about to start a new job? Whatever life stage you’re at, find out how you can protect the things you love.

1. Buying a property

Investing in a property is an exciting milestone for many young people and families. It provides a place of comfort and a sense of accomplishment.

However, in the event of life’s unexpected challenges, such as accidental injury or prolonged illness, mortgage repayments can cause financial stress. In these times, it’s important that financial obligations can continue to be met.

A good place to start is to assess your own personal situation and whether you and your loved ones could meet your mortgage repayments if you were unable to work.



2. Getting married

Making a lifetime commitment to a partner is the beginning of new experiences with someone you love.

In the partnership of marriage you will share many things, financials being one of them. From assets to debt, it’s important to consider how life insurance can protect you and your partner in the future.

Although life insurance isn’t likely to be on your gift registry, it’s a good idea to start thinking about it by speaking to a financial advisor, or visiting our website. In the instance where you have shared financial obligations, it’s important to assess if you and your partner could maintain your lifestyle if one of you are unable to earn an income.



3. Starting a family

Having children is one of life’s greatest gifts, and gives us the incentive to work to continue to build a future full of opportunity.

With children comes the responsibility of providing security for your family, especially in times of uncertainty or when unexpected life events happen.

It’s important to acknowledge what the impact would be on your family’s day-to-day lifestyle if you didn’t have your income. With the potential to cover school fees, living expenses and the ongoing wellbeing of your loved ones, a life insurance policy can help secure the future you imagine for you and your loved ones.



4. New job

You’ve scored your dream job or you’re embarking on a new business venture, which usually comes with a pay rise or increased responsibility.

Companies and the government provide a certain level of cover in the event of illness or injury, however in most cases the cover provided through WorkCover and public welfare schemes don’t provide adequate protection.

WorkCover only provides cover if you are injured at work, and not for any illness or injury sustained outside of work. As a state based system, the level of cover could also differ based on your location, so too will the included benefits.

The right life insurance policy can help protect your income and relieve financial stress if you find yourself off work for an extended period of time. More importantly you will know what you’re covered for, so there are no surprises when it comes time to make a claim.

Whatever stage of your life you’re at, make sure you protect it financially so you can carry on living the life you love.

As everyone’s life insurance needs are different, it’s also important to research insurance options by speaking to a financial advisor or visiting our website to find the best insurance product to suit you.