Low Start Life Insurance Explained

When taking out life or critical illness cover, some people may feel the initial premiums seem expensive. You may be a stretched first-time buyer or may simply need a higher sum assured than you can comfortably afford right now.

If you would prefer your life or critical illness cover to be more affordable early on, but don’t like the uncertainty of reviewable premiums, they can choose to pay with a Low Start option. Its important to get the right amount of budget for your life insurance.

How can I get Cover for my Budget?

Another way to pay for life and critical illness cover from AIG

• On average, Low Start premiums start 30% lower than traditional level premiums
• Premiums increase gradually at a fixed rate each year. They provide a full quote illustration that shows the amount they pay each year, there are no surprises and you know exactly what you will be paying in future
It can remain lower than traditional level premiums for 10 years or more
• You can switch to level premiums at any point
• It provides the same great cover as normal AIG Protect YourLife Plan life or critical illness cover
• You also gets access to Best Doctors and Winston’s Wish for them and their immediate family
• The cost over the whole term may be higher than a level plan, but can help you afford the cover they need until they’re in a stronger financial position

Low Start could be right for you if:

• Your financial situation means it would suit your budget to pay less for their insurance now and more later, for
example if you think you will have a higher income in the future
• Your finances are squeezed right now, but the amount of cover you need is determined by, for
example, a mortgage
• You don’t like the uncertainty of increasing premiums that are reviewable and want to know exactly
what you will pay each year
• You want the option to switch to level premiums and a lower sum assured later on

Low Start Life Insurance Advice

If you would like to find out more about your life insurance options please complete our insurance advice enquiry form or call us on 01603 271198. Our advices will be able to show the options you have for life cover on a budget. Alternatively the online life insurance quote system will also allow you to compare the costs of low cost life insurance with standard cover.