Have you had a claimable event?

April 9th 2019 | Categories: Insurance |

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As advisers, part of our job is to understand your insurance needs. We do this as part of a much broader conversation about what is important about money, to you; where you are now, and what you want for your future. Wealth protection is something that can be critically important, depending on your stage of life, your debts and whether you have dependents. The amount of cover you may need depends on your personal risk and your personal values.

 

Got any insurance questions in mind? Don’t hesitate to contact us. Get in touch.

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What does a financial planner do to help with insurance?

When you work with us, it is likely we will assess your needs and make recommendations. But that is really only the beginning of what we do to help our clients and families with wealth protection. We are also here should you be unlucky enough to need to use the insurance policy. This is called a “claimable event”. And it can be surprising to hear that we have met a number of people over the years who had experienced a claimable event, but not used their policy to receive the payments they were owed. Read about one of those examples in our story about Paul, who is finally happy for the new day ahead.

 

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What determines a claimable event can be difficult to understand, which is why we are here. We have helped numerous clients.

 

What is the chance of my needing to use insurance?

In the 2018 Insurance Barometer Study by Life Happens and LIMRA, it was found that 1 in 3 families admit that a financial disaster would be more than likely, if not absolutely, within a single month should the household’s breadwinner suddenly pass.

Research conducted by Zurich identified some odds of needing insurance:

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Do insurers really pay claims?

Research from 2012 reports that an average of $15.9 million was paid in claims every day to 171 Australians and their families. In 2017, AMP paid 11,705 people $1.112 billion dollars in insurance claims. That’s $3million every day. The average age of the claimant was 52 years, and 24.7% of the claims were for those aged 40-49.

What should I do if the worst happens?

Should you experience one of those things that we hope never happens, here are some tips to navigating what comes next:

If you think may have experienced a claimable event or are unsure of the insurance cover you have and want help understanding that, get in touch. We are here to help you make sense of it all and ensure you have the right policies in place for your situation.

 

If you want to learn more about how you can plan to make the best future for you get in touch with the financial experts at Invest Blue today.

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What you need to know

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