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Jan – Mar 2010

As we begin the new year, it's timely to take stock of your insurance plans and consider your needs at each life stage to see if you need to adjust your coverage.

 

Most people know the importance of insurance protection but are sometimes unsure about whether they have adequate protection. Some think that simply having more policies is better, but that is not always true. Whether you’re a career achiever or the breadwinner of a young family, being adequately covered and choosing the right type of insurance coverage can help secure the financial future of your loved ones for life’s unexpected moments. Starting early and buying the right insurance plans may also prove beneficial in the longer term as it can help to supplement retirement income during your golden years.

More Is Not Always Better

Having adequate insurance coverage is not about owning more policies but having the relevant policies to match your protection needs. As our needs change over time, it’s prudent to review your insurance portfolio periodically. A good time to do so is when you encounter significant changes in your lifestyle or reach certain milestones – such as increases in salary, marriage, or an increased liability such as a housing loan – to ensure that your protection is relevant to your current circumstances.

Career Achievers

Whether you are a young, single working adult or a professional striving towards financial independence, having adequate life insurance coverage can help protect your greatest asset: yourself. You need to protect your income stream and ensure that your dependents are taken care of, should the unfortunate happen.

A whole life policy ensures a lump sum payment to your loved ones in the event of your untimely death or total and permanent disability. Also, consider coverage against critical illnesses like major cancers, stroke or heart attack so that your financial resources will not be depleted in the event of unexpected illnesses.

You may consider: MaxLife Protector 'For Me' package

It is a whole life insurance plan that provides financial protection against death, total and permanent disability and 30 critical illnesses, with a short premium payment term of 15 years. What’s more, you’ll enjoy a unique Carcinoma-in-situ (pre-cancer) and Early Stage Cancer Benefit, which advances 20% of the basic sum assured (subject to max. cap of S$20,000) upon diagnosis.



The Young Family

Buying a house and starting a family are major milestones that require a well-thought contingency plan to deal with any unfortunate events. Having a family income protection plan means you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that your family’s needs – including household expenses such as children’s education, utility bills, as well as outstanding loans like credit card bills – are taken care of.

You may consider: MaxFamily Protector

It is a term insurance plan that pays a lump sum of 3 times the Annual Income Benefit (AIB) upon your unfortunate death, total and permanent disability or upon diagnosis of any of the 30 covered critical illnesses (optional benefit). It also pays the AIB yearly starting from the next policy anniversary until the end of the policy term. Plus, if there is no claim made during the policy term, a maturity benefit of 3 times the AIB is payable at the end of the policy term.

Young families with newly purchased homes should also consider mortgage insurance to take care of their outstanding mortgage loans in the event of unfortunate death or disability.

You may consider: Mortgage Protector

It is a regular premium, limited-pay reducing term insurance plan, which makes a lump sum payment that can help to offset an outstanding home loan amount in the event of death or total and permanent disability of the insured.



Preparing for Retirement

You have worked hard to reach that much anticipated retirement. Do ensure that you have set aside sufficient funds to support your retirement years. You may consider products that provide a regular income stream during your retirement years.

You may consider: PrimeGold Regular Saver

It is a regular premium, limited-pay endowment plan. For example, for a 15-year plan, you only need to pay the premium for the first 5 years and enjoy insurance coverage for death and total and permanent disability for 15 years. This plan also provides annual cash payouts from end of policy year 11 to a year before maturity. By the end of the policy term, you will receive the full premiums paid (which is the guaranteed maturity benefit plus total cash payouts) and bonus (if any).

 

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Ensure you have the adequate coverage for you and your loved ones now. Visit any OCBC Sunday Banking branch to speak to our Personal Financial Consultants and get a free tote bag* upon consultation.

* Terms and conditions apply. Promotion is valid from now till 31 Mar 2010 and available at OCBC Sunday Banking branches only. One free gift per customer only, while stocks last.

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Important Information
Insurance plans are underwritten by The Overseas Assurance Corporation Limited and/or The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of Great Eastern Holdings Limited and members of the OCBC Group. They are not bank deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by OCBC Bank. Terms and conditions apply. MAX is a registered trademark of The Overseas Assurance Corporation Limited.

Buying a life insurance policy is a long-term commitment. An early termination of the policy usually involves high costs and the surrender value payable may be less than the total premiums paid.

It is usually detrimental to replace an existing accident and health policy with a new one. A penalty may be imposed for early policy termination and the new policy may cost more or have less benefits at the same cost.

You may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before making a commitment to purchase a life policy. In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser, you should consider whether the life policy in question is suitable for you.

The above is for general information only. It is not a contract of insurance. It does not constitute an offer to buy an insurance product or service. It is also not intended to provide any insurance or financial advice. The specific terms and conditions of the plan are set out in the policy documents. A person interested in the insurance policies should read the product summary and benefit illustration (available from OCBC Bank) before deciding whether to buy this product.

No representation or warranty whatsoever (including without limitation any representation or warranty as to accuracy, usefulness, adequacy, timeliness or completeness) in respect of any information (including without limitation any statement, figures, opinion, view or estimate) provided herein is given by OCBC Bank and it should not be relied upon as such. OCBC Bank does not undertake an obligation to update the information or to correct any inaccuracy that may become apparent at a later time. All information presented is subject to change without notice. OCBC Bank shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising directly or indirectly howsoever in connection with or as a result of any person acting on any information provided herein.

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