Many of our customers take out Over 50 Life Insurance as part of a long-term financial plan. It's their way of helping their families years from now. By taking care of funeral costs, you're doing something special for your loved ones. And taking out a policy sooner rather than later can mean more affordable monthly premiums.
What do we mean by ‘Accident’ and ‘Accidental Death’?
We all know that we will die eventually, but not how we will die. Statistically, heart disease, stroke and cancer claim the majority of lives after age 50, so most of us will succumb to a disease or condition that proves to be terminal.
But sometimes death is ‘Accidental’, with no warning and with a devastating effect on the family. These include transport accidents, workplace accidents, and even murder. In insurance terms, 'Accidental Death' occurs within 90 days of an ‘Accident’ causing violent, external bodily injury.
Note that it does not refer to self-inflicted injury, such as suicide, or activities where there is an inherent risk of injury (such as war, extreme sports, drug use, or injury while intoxicated).
What happens if you suffer an Accidental Death?
Your cover for death by any cause starts after 12 months on your policy, the Accidental Death benefit is payable immediately - and remains in place for the duration of your policy.
Should you suffer an accidental death, we will pay out twice your benefit amount (up to a maximum of £20,000). It's one of the many benefits of Over 50 Life Insurance.
So if you take out an Over 50 Life Insurance policy with a benefit amount of £10,000, but suffer death by accident tomorrow, your family will receive £20,000.
Why British Seniors is the best on the market
If you die suddenly, it’s even more important that those you leave behind receive fast, fair and sympathetic treatment from your insurer, because you won’t have the opportunity to put your affairs in order.
It comes down to trust. You want the peace of mind that in your family’s darkest hour they’re not going to have to wrestle with an insurer who is delaying and questioning. That’s never been the British Seniors’ way.
We respond fast, handle enquiries from UK-based call centres, and make providing a human, trustworthy service our priority. It’s why after thousands of reviews from our customers we have been rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.
Affordable accidental death cover
We all know that insurance can be expensive, but Over 50 Life Insurance is one of the most affordable options you can get. For example, you can set up your cover for as little as 14p a day. Just think about that for a second: your family could receive a substantial lump sum, and it would only cost you a few pounds a month to set up. And that’s not all if you reach the age of 95, your policy is free meaning you won’t pay any more premiums.
We get a lot of enquiries about our Accidental Death cover, probably because it’s the outcome many of us secretly worry about most. So take the opportunity to respond with a policy that gives you peace of mind while you’re alive and kicking.
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