Health insurance is the first layer of financial security in the event of illness, as these plans can reimburse you for your hospitalisation expenses . But what about your living expenses, or any treatments not covered under your medical insurance? Read more on Not all cancer treatments will be covered
I like to use the analogy of “Buying a property” vs “Renting a property” Life plans are like “Buying a property”, they usually cost 3-4x more than life plans, but they accumulate cash value and belong to you at the end of premium term (lifetime coverage). Term plans are like “Renting a property”, they are much cheaper, but have no cash value and they terminate at the end of the cover term. Tips for Foreigners!
Special opportunity during market downturn A third option available is “Indexed Universal Life”, a unique income protection plan which provides lifetime insurance protection with investment growth potential. This helps you take advantage of the current equity market correction. Other benefits include:
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Did you know that your good health can be measured in money terms?
It’s called your Economic Value, which is your Annual income multiplied by no. of years to age 65. For example, if you are 40yrs old earning $100,000, then your economic value would be $2,500,000 ($100k x 25yrs)! Because if something happened to you yesterday, you would have lost this future earning capacity.
In general, most life and term plans in Singapore provide worldwide coverage so you can choose to continue with these policies even if you leave Singapore or re-locate elsewhere. As long you keep a Singapore bank account open to service premiums and receive payouts, these plans can continue. Do remember to update your insurer for correspondence and tax residency matters.
Some plans impose “Residency loading”, which means you may have to pay higher premiums depending on your residency. For example, if you are moving to developed countries like Australia, likely there is no increase in premium. However, if you moving to developing counties like Vietnam, you may have to pay 50-100% more on your premiums.
If you are moving to countries with double taxation, please check that these life / term plans meet local requirements and taxation rules.
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Winnie Chan is a distinguished Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with over a decade of expertise in financial advisory services. Her commitment to her clients has led many to achieve their financial aspirations while ensuring their families’ protection. Winnie‘s extensive experience in insurance claims has been instrumental in securing successful payouts, providing crucial financial relief during challenging times.
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