The easy way to get fixed term Life Insurance to help protect your loved ones or provide cover towards your mortgage.
Here's an at–a–glance summary of what's covered by Aviva's fixed term Life Insurance and the options you can choose to make sure you get the life cover you need.
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Is it designed to help cover a mortgage? |
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It's designed to help give your loved ones the security to manage financially, or provide cover towards your mortgage, if you die or are diagnosed with a terminal illness. |
It's designed to help cover a repayment mortgage or other loan where the outstanding balance reduces over time as you make your repayments. |
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Is it designed to provide a lump sum for loved ones? |
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It's designed to help give your loved ones the security to manage financially, or provide cover towards your mortgage, if you die or are diagnosed with a terminal illness. |
It's designed to help cover a repayment mortgage or other loan where the outstanding balance reduces over time as you make your repayments. |
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Does the amount of cover stay the same for the duration of the plan? |
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Yes, the amount of life cover stays the same for the duration of the plan. |
No, the amount of life cover reduces broadly in line with the outstanding balance of your mortgage or loan. |
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How long does this cover last? |
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You decide this, too. For example, it might be until you expect your children to become financially independent or when your mortgage will be paid off. You can take the plan out from age 18 but it can't go beyond your 70th birthday. The minimum term is 3 years. |
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| Does the plan have a cash–in value? | ![]() No. There is no cash in value at any time. |
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Can you put the plan in trust? |
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Yes, this plan can be written under trust if you want to leave money to specific people and avoid the lump sum pay–out being subject to inheritance tax. |
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Is terminal illness benefit included? |
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Terminal Illness benefit is included in the cover. This means we pay you the sum insured if you're diagnosed with a terminal illness and are not expected to live more than 12 months (while your plan has more than 18 months to run). If we pay out after a terminal illness claim, your plan will end. |
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Is critical illness cover included? |
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Terminal Illness benefit is not the same as critical illness cover. Critical illness cover pays out a lump sum if you are diagnosed with a critical illness that meets our policy definition and then survive for at least 14 days. We only cover the critical illnesses we define in our policy and no others. Critical Illness cover is not available on these Life Insurance plans. You can choose to take out an alternative plan offered by Aviva, where there is an option to add critical illness to your cover. To apply, call us on 0800 068 4232. |
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Can you choose the amount of cover? |
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Any amount up to £500,000, depending on your circumstances. You decide how much cover you need. You can work it out using our life cover calculator. |
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| Can you increase the amount of cover during the plan term? | ![]() No. You cannot increase the level of cover. |
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Can you get joint cover? |
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Yes, you can take out this plan on your own or with someone else. A payout will be made on the first valid death or terminal illness claim, then the plan will end. |
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How much will cover cost? |
Premiums start from £5 a month, depending on your personal circumstances | Premiums start from £5 a month, depending on your personal circumstances |
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The cost depends on your personal circumstances, the length and the level of cover you require. |
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How do you apply? |
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Remember that any advice given will only relate to Aviva's products. |
Remember that any advice given will only relate to Aviva's products. |
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Still not sure what cover you need? Call our UK based Life Insurance team to discuss your options - 0800 068 4232
Its important to read the Key Features (PDF 126KB) document before you apply.
Or call us on 0800 068 5549*
Whether you'd like information, a quote or a helping hand with your application, just give us a call.
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Or, arrange for one of our advisers to call you back at a convenient time.
For our joint protection, telephone calls may be recorded. We can only advise on our own products.
We offer a range of products that combine life cover with critical illness cover.
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