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  • Thursday, July 29, 2010

So your employer has given you the plum assignment of working overseas - now what? Whether your stay is for six months or several years, there are certain things you will need to do to get ready for your time abroad. One of the most important things from a financial perspective is to purchase an international term life insurance policy.

While many employers provide their employees with some sort of life insurance policy for domestic incidents, most do not provide coverage for events occurring overseas. So if you want to enjoy the benefits of term coverage while abroad, you will need to buy a policy yourself.

You can purchase coverage for a maximum of $2 million. You will want to be certain that you purchase enough coverage to help alleviate the financial burden that your family will face without having your income to help with the monthly bills. Additionally, you will want to make sure you buy enough coverage to cover expenses like repatriating your remains from your overseas location, and paying for funeral arrangements.

Many plans will also include travel assistance amenities that make your time overseas less stressful. This may include medical referrals, embassy referrals, assistance making last minute travel changes, and more. In this regard, international term life insurance truly is indispensable coverage.
For many people, the term “financial planning” brings one thing to mind: trying to get rich. This conjures images of stock purchases and other volatile investments. But the truth is that sound financial planning is as much about building a stable fiscal base as it is amassing a large sum of money. Term life insurance makes for an excellent cornerstone to any stable financial plan.

This type of insurance is really all about installing a financial safety net for the future. If you die unexpectedly, your policy will pay your beneficiaries a predetermined amount of money. This amount will be set by you ahead of time, so you can select a level that will assure they can pay all of their bills moving forward.

Therefore, it gives your family a practical path to fiscal survival. They may not get rich from it, but they will not have to worry about large bills like house payments or smaller ones like utilities. They will experience complete peace of mind knowing that even without the income from your job, they will be able to stay afloat.

Additionally, a term life insurance policy does not have the volatility many other investment options do. Unlike a stock, for example, you do not have to worry that suddenly one day because of the whims of the market, it will suddenly lose all of its value. The value you purchase up front is the value it will maintain throughout the life of the policy. That is just another reason why it is such a valuable part of any financial plan.
Whether for business or pleasure, international travel carries with it certain health risks. These risks can range from minor ailments like getting the flu to major problems, like dying in an auto accident. You should make sure that your family's financial interests are protected with a good term life insurance policy.

All travel is unpredictable, with a variety of ways that a traveler become ill or injured. But international travel can be even more dangerous, thanks to varying health standards around the world, issues with problems like subpar drinking water in many locations, and potential difficulty in finding good doctors and hospitals. Not to mention threats like terrorism and natural disasters.

If you do perish while overseas, your family will not only be faced with paying typical bills without your income (things like mortgage and car payments), but they'll also now be faced with paying for repatriation of remains. This is not a cheap expense.

International term life insurance was designed with these needs in mind. Your family will be able to get financial support from your policy, allowing them to stay current on all of their normal bills as well as costs of repatriation and funeral. It offers you peace of mind now and them peace of mind in the future.

Many full time employees receive life insursnce policies from their employers as a standard element of their compensation and benefits package. While this coverage represents a wonderful gesture from employers, it is still wise for you to explore term life insurance policies.

For one thing, you never know how long you will be at your current job. Today’s employment climate is very fluid to say the least. Downsizing and layoffs can strike when you least expect it. Or you may find yourself starting an exciting new job. Either way, a career may seem like a great fit one minute but not the next. So you cannot necessarily count on the life insurance policy offered by your employer as being a long-term solution.

Additionally, you may find that the maximum coverage amount offered by your employer’s plan is not as much coverage as you and your family want. It is important that any policy you buy have enough coverage to offer your family financial relief, so when they are moruning yo uthey do not also have to try t ofigure out how to pay the bills.

Term life insurance allows you to purchase extra coverage for any expense. From large expenses like mortgages and cars to smaller ongoing bills like utilities to one-time costs like funeral services, you can purchase term life insurance plans to help with any event. Your family will appreciate the financial security the coverage offers, and you will feel better knowing if something tragic happens, the people you love most are in good hands.

Term life insurance makes for a valuable investment for anyone looking to assure their family of financial security in the face of tragedy. However, purchasers should be aware that there are some exclusions inherent in these policies.

For example, partaking in high-risk activities can preclude receiving payouts. This may include dangerous pastimes such as rock climbing, car racing, or hang gliding. The danger involved in these activities increases the risk that an insurer takes in providing you with coverage.

It is also possible that certain professions may be considered too dangerous for insurance companies to cover. While insurance companies want to help you protect your family when you are no longer there to do so, they also need to minimize their risk whenever possible in order to successfully administer their business.

As you research term life insurance providers and policies, be sure to carefully review the terms and conditions of all policies. It is important to know up front whether you will be eligible for coverage or whether a special plan might be available for your unique circumstance.


In this series on the different types of term life insurance payouts, let us look at one other type of payout. Remember that term life insurance payout options vary from plan to plan, and also from company to company.

The payout method, usually called interest payout, is very useful for minor beneficiaries. Under this payout method, only the interest is paid out to the beneficiary, until he/she reaches a certain age, or for a specified period of time. After the specified period, the whole death benefit amount is paid out.

Some term insurance companies may offer additional payout methods. It is best to check out the various options available. It is also advisable to have a financial consultant suggest the best method of payment to choose, in case you are a beneficiary who is soon to receive the death benefit.

If you are a plan holder, it is important that you let your family know of the term life insurance plan that you have purchased. If you already have information about the available payout options, you might want to let your beneficiaries know. That will save them a lot of trouble later.

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