Illustrative scenario 01Young dependants
A parent wants to consider regular support during the years children are financially dependent.
Useful information for the conversation
- Family monthly spending
- Dependants and expected support period
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 02An existing mortgage policy
A family already has cover for the loan but wants to discuss ongoing household costs separately.
Useful information for the conversation
- Dependants and expected support period
- Existing life cover
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 03A changing family budget
Childcare and other costs are expected to change. The amount and remaining benefit period need consideration.
Useful information for the conversation
- Existing life cover
- Mortgage and other income
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 04Evidence focus: Cover the years of financial dependence
A household or business owner wants to discuss family income benefit. Two points need attention: family monthly spending; dependants and expected support period. A regular benefit can be easier to connect to a household budget than one lump sum. The evidence and the decision need to be considered together rather than in isolation.
Useful information for the conversation
- Mortgage and other income
- Family monthly spending
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 05Decision point: Existing life cover
A household or business owner has started a conversation about family income benefit, but the brief has changed. The review revisits two points: existing life cover; mortgage and other income. The next step is agreed using the updated facts, with any unresolved questions recorded.
Useful information for the conversation
- Family monthly spending
- Dependants and expected support period
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
The wider assessment
Cover the years of financial dependence
A regular benefit can be easier to connect to a household budget than one lump sum. The remaining payment period generally reduces as the policy approaches its end. We compare it with other life cover and consider inflation and existing benefits.
A fixed monthly amount can lose spending power over time. Check the exact payment basis and whether increases are included.