The topic of getting life insurance is one you may not want to talk about. But because it is important that you ensure the financial security of people that depend on you, it is worth dealing with.
First, let us break down why you need one.
If you’re a breadwinner, you need a life insurance
Let’s be real, if you are the main financial backbone in your family and anything happens to you, your partner, children and anybody else that depends on you, will probably suffer financially. This is one of the major reasons people get life cover; to ensure a safety net for their loved ones in the face of unforeseen circumstances. With the rising cost of education, you can ensure that your kids will still be able to get the education they deserve should the worst happen.
It is not anticipating bad omen. It is simply facing reality and planning for it.
Got loans?
This is one that you might not have thought about. What becomes of your family if you have taken a loan or got a mortgage and something happens to you and there is no one to pay it off? Proceeds from your life insurance policy can be used to settle these loans ensuring that if the worst happens, your family doesn’t have an additional debt to deal with.
Single but responsible
Now, being single doesn’t mean you don’t have anyone that depends on you financially. It could be an elderly parent, sibling or relative. Having a life cover will make sure that these people you care about will be taken care of regardless of your presence, giving you and them peace of mind.
If you need to take care of future medical expenses
If you can’t predict the future, then you never know what may happen. A life protection plan comes in handy in the event of injuries, accidents or terminal illnesses which may prevent you from working. It saves you and your loved ones from unplanned and expensive medical bills.
While life insurance protects your family in the event of uncertainty, there are also lots of other benefits to getting one. Haven’t already taken out a life insurance? It’s not late.
Get in touch with us today via wecare@armlife.com.ng to discuss your options.