In the event of death of the insured, life insurance ensures that their loved ones continue to enjoy quality life. There are other events in life that may trigger payment from the life insurance cover including critical illness, terminal illness, temporary or permanent disability; this is dependent on the terms of the contract. Other expenses such as funeral expenses may also be covered.
Life insurance policies can be for protection only, or they can combine both protection and investment. The investment element facilitates long term savings and capital growth.