NEED-BASED INSURANCE

Buy insurance based on the risk gap, not a random number.

Need-based planning starts with dependants, liabilities, medical risk, current assets and existing cover before deciding how much protection may be required.

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Need-Based Insurance Planning

Useful before purchasing new term or health insurance, especially when existing policies already exist.

NeedPurpose first
CoverRight amount
TermsRead details
ReviewUpdate regularly
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Review Checklist

What should you check?

Use these points as a discussion checklist. Exact policy terms differ by insurer and product.

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DependantsWho relies on your income today?
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LiabilitiesHow much debt or long-term obligation is outstanding?
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Current coverWhat protection already exists and for how long?
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Emergency capacityHow much medical expense can your family absorb personally?
Key Points

Focus on protection quality.

Family NeedEstimate future household expenses and financial responsibilities.
Existing AssetsSavings and investments may reduce part of the protection gap.
Existing CoverEmployer and personal insurance should be considered together, while understanding their limitations.
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Identify risk

Clarify what financial event needs protection.

02

Estimate cover

Calculate a realistic protection amount.

03

Compare terms

Review exclusions, limits and policy conditions.

04

Review regularly

Reassess protection when family or finances change.