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For My Life

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Life insurance is a contract between you and an insurer where the insurer guarantees a lump-sum payment (death benefit) to beneficiaries if you pass away or suffers total permanent disability. It provides financial security by covering debts, living expenses, and education costs for dependents.

Term Life, whole life, investment-linked, and endowment plans.

Feature

Term Life

Whole Life

Investment-Linked

Endowment Life

Coverage Period

Temporary (e.g., 10–30 years or until a specific age). Lifetime (usually up to age 100). Long-term; usually up to 80–100 years, but flexible. Fixed term (e.g., 10, 15, 20 years or until maturity date). 

Premium

Lower cost; level premiums for the term. Higher cost; level premiums for life. Variable; can adjust payments over time. High; fixed payments, similar to forced savings. 

Cash Value

Generally, none. Guaranteed and increases over time. Non-guaranteed; based on market performance. Guaranteed at maturity. 

Main Benefit

High protection at low cost; pure protection. Lifetime protection + guaranteed savings. Protection + investment growth potential. Disciplined savings + protection.