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    Joint Life Insurance: The Fundamentals

    James PaulBy James PaulFebruary 26, 20134 Mins Read
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    Many people apply for life insurance policies for securing their own as well as their near and dear one’s lives. However, on certain occasions, they become confused as to what is right for their needs – a single life or joint life policy. There are a number of differences between single life and joint life policies that count.

    How does a joint life policy work?

    A joint life policy helps cover two lives on an individual basis. On the other hand, a single life policy only covers one life.

    Term life insurance policies are the most affordable variety of life insurance and they can be purchased both as a single or joint life policy. A term life insurance policy is valid for a certain number of years where you need to pay a specific amount of premium every month. If you pass away within the term of the policy, your family will get a one-time payout.

    Differences between joint life policies and single life policies

    A joint life policy is typically cheaper than a single life policy. In simple terms, it is always more affordable to purchase a joint life policy than a single life policy.

    However, there are certain benefits of purchasing two single life policies instead of one joint life policy. Despite the fact that there will be more expenditure from your part, two single life policies will offer twice the coverage and also twice the one-time financial benefit.

    For instance, if a husband and his spouse purchased a joint life policy and both pass away as a result of a motor vehicle mishap, the kids who are survived will just receive a single payment.

    A joint life insurance policy will not work effectively if there is a marital separation. There are a very limited number of insurance providers who will agree to split the cover into two parts.

    In addition, if one policyholder of a joint life policy makes a decision that they will stop paying premiums for their policy, it will result in the policy being annulled.

    Problems also occur when the divorced person remarries or has new kids. They are to be taken into account when the insured person passes away.

    Essential features of Joint Life Insurance

    • Under a joint life policy, payout is typically offered on a first death basis. It implies the first individual will be getting the payout if the other person in the policy passes away
    • Once this financial benefit is offered, the other individual will not be covered by the policy any more. So, this can be an embarrassing situation
    • Certain joint life policies have the “second death” as one of their integral features but the number is quite limited
    • As a whole, the premium costs for joint life policies with a “second death” feature are less than a joint life cover with “first death” feature since the level of risk to the carrier is less.

    A substitute to a joint life policy is buying two individual life policies. In this case, payouts will be received for both the first and second expiry.

    With whom can I purchase a joint life policy?

    You can buy a joint life cover with the following individuals:

    • Your spouse
    • Your registered domestic partner
    • Your partner living with you
    • Your business partner

    However, remember that the key to finding a good joint or single life policy is performing comparison of quotes online. The cost of the cover is not the only thing to consider. You should check out how much cover you are receiving and what the exemptions are. It is always essential to guarantee that you are receiving the best value for your money and a cover which suits you the most.

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