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Term Insurance

It is usually used to protect dependents from income loss.

Category: Insurance Planning Difficulty: Beginner 1 min read Sample Term

Definition

Term insurance provides life cover for a fixed period without an investment component.

Case Study

A parent with a home loan may use term cover so the family is protected if income stops.

Historical Reference

Pure protection insurance became important as financial planners separated insurance from investing.

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Term Insurance: Protection Before Products

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