Guaranteed life cover with no medical required, and the option to receive added funeral benefits and access to bereavement services
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Our Over 50s Life Insurance Plan provides your loved ones with a fixed, tax-free cash lump sum when you die, providing help with the cost of your funeral and any other expenses that may be incurred.
You can take out a plan as long as you are aged between 50 and 80, and you will be accepted with no medical questions to answer, regardless of your health.
When the time comes for your family to make a claim, we will pay the money directly to the estate, or, if you choose our funeral benefits option, the money will be paid directly to Golden Charter Funeral Services, who will add an extra £300 to the value of the fund and handle your funeral arrangements.
If you’re aged between 50 and 80 at the time of application and you live in the UK permanently your cover will be approved, and we won’t need to ask you any questions about your health or personal circumstances.
When you take out the plan you’ll be quoted a tax-free amount that your family will receive when they make a claim. We guarantee this amount will never be reduced, just as long as you continue to pay your monthly premiums as required.
You can become insured from just £10 per month, and you can choose a monthly premium that suits you up to £50. The higher the monthly premium you choose, the higher your level of cover will be.
The premiums you pay each month will be fixed from the start of the plan, and will not be increased throughout the term of the plan. When you reach age 90 you will stop paying your premiums but you will remain fully covered.
If you wish you can choose to reduce your monthly premiums at any time, as long as this remains within the minimum
of £10 per month, and we would then reduce the amount of life cover to reflect this change.
You can also decide to open more than one Over 50s Life Insurance Plan with us, just as long as the total amount of
monthly premiums you pay does not exceed the maximum of £50 per month.
We work with Golden Charter Funeral Services, the largest independent funeral service provider in the UK, who will contribute an extra £300 on top of your cover when you choose to nominate them to take care of your funeral. You can opt in to the funeral benefit option at the time of your application. Unfortunately, Golden Charter funeral benefit option is not available for Isle of Man residents.
Your Over 50s Life Insurance plan gives you access to the National Bereavement Service, a not for profit organisation that offers practical guidance to families going through a bereavement. We understand that when you lose someone who is close to you that it can be both traumatic and upsetting. Few of us realise how much practical work has to take place and at an already difficult time.
Their team of advisors will guide you through the practical side of bereavement and provide you with a clear understanding of what those steps are from arranging a funeral to dealing with the legal and financial issues that need to take place. If you would like more information about this additional benefit please call the National Bereavement Service on 0800 024 6281.
| Over 50s Life Insurance Provider | Additional funeral benefit | Earliest you could stop paying | Separate rates for smokers and non-smokers? | Final pay out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherds Friendly | £300 | Age 80* |  |
£5,316 |
| SunLife | £250 | Until death |  |
£4,497 |
| Aviva | |
Age 80* | |
£4,450 |
| Royal London | £300 | Age 90 | |
£4,758 |
| Legal and General | £300 | Age 90 | |
£4,551 |
This table is an example of a 65 year old, non-smoker paying £23 a month. All figures are correct as of 18th May 2020.
*Premiums are no longer payable after the plan has been in place for 30 years, or when you reach age 90, whichever comes first. You will never pay premiums past the age of 90, regardless of when you take out the plan.
How to open an Over 50s Life Insurance plan: You can open a plan online quickly and securely by clicking the button below:
Before you apply for a plan you will be required to complete a quote request. You can amend your quote as many times as you wish before you apply in order to change your level of cover.
Get a QuoteAlternatively, if you would like assistance with applying or would like more information regarding the plan, you can speak to our Member Services Team by calling 0800 526 249.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER
All references to taxation are to UK taxation and are based on Shepherds Friendly Society's understanding of current legislation and H M Revenue and Customs practice which may change in the future. For our With Profits plans investment growth is by means of bonuses, the amount of which cannot be guaranteed throughout the term of the contract. Please ensure that you read the full terms and conditions of this plan which are available from your financial adviser or by contacting us directly.
Please note: No advice has been provided by Shepherds Friendly. If you are in any doubt as to whether a plan is suitable for you, we recommend getting in touch with a financial adviser, who will be happy to take you through what options are available. Should you consult a financial adviser there could be a cost involved and you should confirm this cost beforehand.
