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Do I have the proper amount of insurance so my family will be taken care of if I die, become disabled?

The amount of cover you need depends on your situation. To work out roughly if you have enough consider the following:

Life cover:

  • The total amount of debt
  • Funds for funeral expenses
  • If you have dependants or a spouse:
    • An education fund,
    • Supplement income for your spouse so they can continue to care for children when you are gone.
    • Any other capital requirements (a lump sum for your children to be kept in trust etc.)

Total and Permanent Disability (TPD):

  • The total amount of debt
  • Funds for provision of medical expenses
  • If you have dependants or a spouse:
    • Supplement income for your spouse so they can continue to care for children if you are unable too.
    • Provision for home renovations
    • Any other capital requirements