The Benefits Of An Accident Insurance Plan

Accidents happen every day, and they can have a significant financial impact on those who are injured. Medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs can add up quickly, leaving many people struggling to make ends meet.

This is where accident insurance can help. Accident insurance is a type of supplemental insurance that provides financial assistance to people who are injured in accidents. The benefits of an accident insurance plan can vary depending on the specific policy, but they typically include:

• Cash payments to help cover medical expenses: Accident insurance can provide cash payments to help cover the cost of medical care, such as hospital bills, doctor's visits, and prescription drugs.
• Lost wages benefits: If you are unable to work due to an accident, accident insurance can provide lost wages benefits to help replace your income.
• Paid time off: Some accident insurance plans also include paid time off, which can allow you to take time off from work to recover from your injuries.
• Death benefits: In the event of your death due to an accident, accident insurance can provide death benefits to your beneficiaries.

Accident insurance can be a valuable financial safety net for anyone who is concerned about the cost of medical care or lost wages in the event of an accident. If you are considering purchasing an accident insurance plan, it is important to compare different policies to find one that meets your needs and budget.

Here are some of the specific benefits of having an accident insurance plan:

• Peace of mind: Knowing that you have financial protection in the event of an accident can give you peace of mind and allow you to focus on your recovery.
• Financial security: Accident insurance can help you to pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs that may arise from an accident. This can help to protect your financial security and prevent you from going into debt.
• Complementary coverage: Accident insurance can be a good way to complement your existing health insurance coverage. For example, if your health insurance has a high deductible, accident insurance can help you to pay for out-of-pocket expenses.

If you are considering purchasing an accident insurance plan, there are a few things you should keep in mind:

• The cost of coverage: The cost of accident insurance varies depending on the specific policy and your individual circumstances. It is important to compare different policies to find one that fits your budget.
• The benefits of coverage: Make sure you understand the benefits that are included in the accident insurance policy you are considering. Some policies may only cover certain types of accidents, while others may have more comprehensive coverage.
• The waiting period: Some accident insurance policies have a waiting period, which is the amount of time you must be covered before you can file a claim. Make sure you understand the waiting period before you purchase a policy.

Accident insurance can be a valuable financial protection for anyone who is concerned about the cost of medical care or lost wages in the event of an accident. If you are considering purchasing an accident insurance plan, be sure to compare different policies to find one that meets your needs and budget.

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Chris Castanes is the president of Surf Financial Brokers, helping people find affordable life and disability insurance coverage. He's also is a professional speaker helping sales people be more productive and efficient and has spoken to professional and civic organizations throughout the Southeast. And please subscribe to this blog!

What Is Life Insurance Laddering?

One of the most confusing issues about buying life insurance is knowing how much you will need at different points of your life. As your personal situation changes over time, so will your life insurance needs. Marriage, having children, buying a home or starting a business can mean incremental differences in your coverage. 

And as you get older, your life insurance needs typically decrease. The kids have gone off to college or are on their own, the mortgage is paid and other debt has hopefully been eliminated. With all of this change going on, it makes sense to know what your foreseeable needs will be and adjust accordingly.

Sure, you could just buy one very large term policy to cover the next 20 to 30 years, but what happens after that? Burial insurance sounds good, but what if you should have some health issues that could prevent you from buying an affordable policy? The non-medical policies are okay, but they can be expensive.

This is when you should consider a strategy known as "laddering". Laddering is the practice of purchasing several term policies for different lengths of time and different face amounts. Since the policies are set to expire at different times, you only pay for the amount of coverage you need throughout your different life stages.

As an example, let's say that "Bob" is 35 years old, in good health and a non-smoker. After a quick review, Bob discovers he needs $1 million over the next 30 years. If he were to purchase a policy for $1 million, if may cost him about $75 each month, or $900 each year. Over the course of 30 years, Bob would pay $27,000. 

However, if Bob decided to purchase three smaller policies that had different terms, it would look something like this:

• First policy - A 10-year term with a death benefit of $500,000 ($14 each month)
• Second policy - A 20-year term with a death benefit of $300,000 ($16 each month)
• Third policy - A 30-year term with a death benefit of $200,000 ($21 each month)

The total amount of coverage is $1 million, but the amount of premium Bob pays on a monthly basis is different throughout the years. And this saves Bob money. 

For the first 10 years, Bob pays $51 each month. At the end of the 10th year, the $500,000 will expire, which means Bob only pays $37 each month from year 11 through 20. At the end of the 20th year, the $300,000 policy will expire, which means Bob will only pay $21 each month from the 21st year until the end of the coverage period.

Bob's total premium over the 30 years is $13,080, which means he'll save $13,920! Not bad. And that difference could have been invested into a retirement plan or something else.

As you can see, Bob saved a ton of money plus he got the coverage he needed. During the first 10 years, Bob had $1 million dollars of coverage to pay off his mortgage and other financial obligates. In the second 10 years, with his mortgage principle decreasing, he still had $500,000 of coverage, which would have been sufficient at that point. Finally, in the last 10 years, his spouse could pay off the remaining bit of mortgage as well as take care of his funeral expenses and any other debts with the remaining $200,000.

Even though buying multiple policies may seem like more work, if they are all purchased at the same time through the same carrier, the bill can be consolidated and the savings will be well worth the time and effort. 

If you have questions about laddering your policies or anything else related to life insurance please drop us a note or book a short phone appointment with us. In the meantime, please stay healthy!

Chris Castanes is the president of Surf Financial Brokers, helping people find affordable life, disability, long term care, cancer, accident and other insurance coverages in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. He's also is a professional speaker helping sales people be more productive and efficient, and has spoken to professional and civic organizations throughout the Southeast. And please subscribe to this blog!