ভাবছেন, আপনার জন্য সঠিক জীবনবিমা কোনটি?

Syed Hammadul Karim

Choosing life insurance policies may be a daunting task for many, from multiple insurance quotes to countless meetings with sales agents. However, having the right life insurance policy could put your mind at ease and provide financial security for you and your family. What if we told you that this process can be made easy by following these simple steps? 

Length of Coverage

Before committing to a life insurance policy, it is important that you assess your family’s financial needs and determine the regular income amount that your family will require. This will aid your decision on how much life coverage is needed so that your family can receive a desired monthly income. Once you have determined the extent of coverage, it is imperative to understand the types of life insurance policies available in the market.

There are two basic life insurance policies available: term and permanent. Term policies provide coverage within a specific time frame; usually between 10, 15, and 25 years. This may be a smart option for young people as it is affordable and makes sense. Permanent insurance comes in the form of variable life, whole life, and universal life insurance. Premiums are flexible and have built-in cash value. The accumulated cash value can be used to fund your policy premium or as a supplement retirement income.

Available Funding

Another important factor when opting for a policy is to take a firm look at your finances and available funds. Many people tend to commit to policies beyond their needs and financial capabilities, resulting in high commitments. It may be wise to consider your life insurance as a fixed and non-negotiable expense, the same way you would your housing or car payment. By factoring in expenditures, you can manage how much you would need to invest in life insurance, while eliminating irrelevant policies.

Hassle-Free Payouts

Faced with an already challenging situation, having the right insurance partner will make a world of difference. Most insurance policies have complex payout schemes that may take weeks or even months for claimants. It pays to carefully research the multitude of available life insurance products in the market to make the best choice. Like the saying goes, you don’t know what you don’t know, so make the effort to ask the right questions to your life insurance provider to fully understand the extent of your coverage and the terms of the agreement.

Compare and Contrast

With proper planning and the right life insurance partner, you and your family could be on course to achieving the financial stability you have worked for your whole life. In fact, well-structured insurance policies are often the best investment options as they ensure a regular monthly income to dependents in the event of an untimely demise.

Look at the range of life insurance options available in the market and do a thorough comparison between one another through check and balance. Choosing the right life insurance provider may be subjective, therefore always remember the purpose of your purchase: how long do you need to be insured, available funds, and the ease of your dependents to make a claim.

Get Advice from a Financial Planner

At a nominal cost, seeking professional advice may be a good idea to properly plan your finances. Many first-timers commit to bad investment decisions by taking advice from relatives and friends. Each policies defer from one another, there it is your responsibility to make the right decisions, which in turn will ensure your financial safety. If you are not keen on investing in professional help, there are numerous online websites for conducting comparison research that you can leverage to your convenience.

Always keep in mind these valuable steps when choosing a life insurance policy. Making the right decisions now will give you peace of mind and assurance in times of need.

The author is the Vice President and General Manager at MetLife Bangladesh.

Disclaimer:

This article is written for general information purposes only. The information contained does not constitute legal, financial, purchasing, and/or investment advice and neither does it make any recommendation or endorsement regarding the companies and/or services mentioned herein. Although care has been taken to ensure information accuracy in this article, MetLife, Bangladesh does not warrant or represent, expressly or impliedly as to the accuracy or completeness of the information herein and in no event shall MetLife, Bangladesh be liable to the reader or to anyone else for any claim, howsoever arising, out of or in relation to this article. All applicable laws, regulations, and current MetLife, Bangladesh rules should be referred to in conjunction with this article.

This article was published on July 25, 2016 in Dhaka Tribune