Can you have multiple life insurance policies?

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👀 Can you have more than one life insurance policy? Read on to get the inside track.

Can you have multiple life insurance policies?
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Yes, in the UK it's perfectly legal to have more than one life insurance policy.

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In this short article:

Yes, You Can Have Multiple Life Insurance Policies
How Multiple Life Insurance Policies Work
The Pros and Cons of Having Multiple Life Insurance Policies

Yes, You Can Have Multiple Life Insurance Policies

It is possible to have more than one life insurance policy and there may even be times when it makes sense to have more than one policy.

Having multiple life insurance policies can provide increased protection for yourself and your family. There are a few situations when it might make sense to have more than one life insurance policy, such as if you have a high-risk job or if you have a family with particularly significant financial needs that they would struggle to meet if you died.

Sometimes people end up with more than one life insurance policy because they join a new employer who offers death in service benefits, that would pay out if they were to pass away while working at the company.

How Multiple Life Insurance Policies Work

You can have multiple life insurance policies, but there are a few things you should know about how they work together.

For one, different life insurance policies can have different cover amounts (the "sum insured") and different benefits.

Additionally, different life insurance policies often have different premiums, so it's important to compare prices before buying more than one policy. Often, increasing the amount you're covered for with your existing policy will be cheaper than buying a new one.

The Pros and Cons of Having Multiple Life Insurance Policies

You can have multiple life insurance policies, but there are pros and cons to doing so.

On the plus side, you can cover more than one person with multiple policies. You may also be able to get a lower premium by spreading your coverage over multiple policies.

On the downside, it can be confusing to keep track of multiple policies, and you may end up paying more in overall premiums. You will also need to keep track of multiple policy renewal dates and payment deadlines.

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