19 Aug 2024
10 min read
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Not everyone is clear about what age they should take out life insurance. And while there’s no ‘right’ age to get life cover, in this guide we’ll look at why many people get life insurance at a younger age when it's less expensive.

How to get the right life insurance for you
Age is certainly a factor when life insurance companies work out how much you should pay for a policy (also known as your premium). Simply put, our chances of dying increase as we age. Therefore, given the greater likelihood of a claim, it follows that life insurance premiums rise as we get older. However, it’s not just age that can affect life insurance costs.