Life Insurance - A first step in the journey.

Newbie to life insurance? Let's take a walk through its basics and start your journey!

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What is life insurance?

        A diamond umbrella that protect your beloveds.

        Life Insurance can be defined as a contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurance company, where the insurer promises to pay a sum of money in exchange for a premium, upon the eternal rest of an insured person or after a set period.

Who needs life insurance?

        Everybody. Honestly. Everybody.

- People who are planning to settle down.

- People who are financially supporting their aging parents, their spouse or their children.

- Entrepreneurs.

- Students with student loan debts.

- Retirees.

- People with high-risk jobs and extreme hobbies.

And more ...

Get the right type of insurance will help you get the right coverage, at the right price.


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What are the types of life insurance?

There are two main types of life insurance: term life insurance and whole life insurance.

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Lasts for a number of years

death benefit received before due


Premiums payment


The simplest, most accessible life insurance policy


Death benefit can be a lump sum, a monthly payment, or an annuity



More affordable than other types, have lower premium costs

Lasts for permanent life


Premiums payment


Investment-like, tax-deferred, and interest accrued at a fixed rate


Death benefit and cash value, as cash value can be withdrawn over time 


Costly than others, worthwhile when money is needed to cover endowments or estate plans, or long-term dependents

How's your "first step"? Everything is so simple. Right? Let's continue with our next posts!






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