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6 ways to keep your life insurance policy in great shape

Momentum Life Insurance

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Just as an annual medical checkup helps detect health issues early, reviewing your life insurance is a key part of your annual financial planning. Keeping your policies up to date ensures long-term financial security for you and your loved ones, helping to avoid unpleasant surprises when it’s time to make a claim.

Life insurance plays a vital role in building financial resilience,” says Joretha Bothma, Head of Product Development, Underwriting, and Claims at Momentum Life Insurance. “And regularly reviewing and updating your life insurance is a simple yet powerful step toward a financially secure future for you and your family." Joretha recommends making it a habit to review your policy annually.

Make it a habit to review your policy annually by following these 6 simple steps:

Review your beneficiaries

Life events like marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child may require an update to your beneficiaries. Ensure your life insurance policy reflects your current intentions.

Action: Compile a list of beneficiaries and assess whether they align with your current situation.

Evaluate your cover needs

Your life and financial responsibilities evolve, so it's essential to reassess whether your life insurance remains sufficient.

Action: Assess your current commitments - such as your bond, education costs, outstanding debts, and consider risks such as disability or critical illness. Then, adjust your cover to ensure you’re adequately protected.

Consider additional cover

Major life milestones, such as a new job or a growing family, may warrant increased cover.

Action: Consult with a financial adviser to determine if supplemental cover is required.

Integrate life insurance into your estate planning

Life insurance is an essential part of estate planning. It can help cover estate duty, executor fees, and other expenses making it easier to transfer wealth and protect your legacy.

Action: Work with your financial adviser to integrate life insurance into your broader estate planning solution.

Explore rider benefits you haven’t previously considered

Adding rider benefits to your policy can provide additional protection.

Action: Review rider benefit options such as premium waivers for disability and critical illness, as well as funeral cover, to enhance your existing policies so that you can benefit from more comprehensive protection.

Commit to annual financial reviews

Consistency is crucial for financial resilience.

Action: Schedule a recurring date each year to meet with your financial adviser and ensure your cover aligns with your evolving needs.

“A life insurance review is a simple yet powerful way to build resilience against life's uncertainties.”

~ Joretha Bothma, Head of Product Development, Underwriting, and Claims at Momentum Life Insurance.

Rather than waiting until it’s too late to discover any gaps when making a claim, make it a habit to review your life insurance annually. By regularly updating beneficiaries, reviewing cover amounts, and exploring policy enhancements, you create a flexible foundation that adapts to your changing needs. This proactive approach helps you meet your financial goals and ensures the ongoing financial security of your loved ones, keeping your life insurance relevant.



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No matter where you are in your financial journey, we’re here to help you find life insurance options that align with your goals and secure your legacy for future generations.

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Speak to a Momentum financial adviser about life insurance that aligns with your goals.

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