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Do you have the insurance you need?

20 March, 2019 by Expat Living 2 Min Read

https://expatliving.hk/insurance-plans-hong-kong-life-insurance-critical-illness-cover-pyrmont/

There are many things to consider when you set up life as an expat in a new country.  One of the most essential of which is insurance. You may have adequate plans in place in your home country. But what about here in Hong Kong? Is your family adequately protected for medical or dental expenses? Accidents? Loss of income, and personal/financial liabilities? And whilst we don’t like to think about it happening to us, what if you or your partner became critically ill or died? Would your family be covered?

We talk to Simon Parfitt of Pyrmont Wealth Management about Life Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance cover, and what to consider when deciding if you need it.

Do you need life insurance or critical illness insurance?

Before considering your options, first answer this question: “If something happened to me or my spouse, would we be left in the financial position that we need to be in?” If you answered “no”, insurance could work well for you. Next, you need to consider the kind of insurance and its purpose.

Simon Parfitt
Simon Parfitt

Life Insurance

There are different types of life insurance, all with the same outcome. On the death of the insured person, the policy pays out a lump sum of money. This is commonly used to clear mortgage debt, cover education costs or replace loss of income that the deceased would have provided. For people who live in, or have assets in, a country with inheritance tax (the UK, for instance), life insurance can also be used to cover this liability. It’s normal for Hong Kong employers to offer life insurance, but it may be as little as a year’s salary – insufficient for most people. Check coverage amounts with your HR department.

life insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Medical insurance is used to cover private treatment costs relating to illnesses and medical conditions. In contrast, critical illness insurance pays out a lump sum of money to the insured individual in the event of a serious illness. Such as cancer, heart attack or stroke. The purpose is to cover individuals or families for loss of income that might be experienced. In some cases, this might be years, or even permanently. Indeed, these situations can have a far more significant financial impact on a family. It’s uncommon for Hong Kong employers to provide critical illness insurance, though sometimes a small short-term disability coverage might be provided.

Seek professional advice from an independent advisor to help find a policy aligned with your specific needs and budget.

Simon is regulated by both the HK Confederation of Insurance Brokers (011833) and the Securities and Futures Commission (BGY807). 6017 4140 | simonparfitt@pyrmontwm.com | pyrmontwm.com

 

See more in our Living in Hong Kong section.

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This article first appeared in the February/March 2019 issue of Expat Living magazine. Subscribe now so you never miss an issue.

Categories: Living Here Living In Hong Kong Tags: Life insurance Pyrmont Wealth Management Simon Parfitt

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