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Best Life Insurance Cover in Kenya

Below is a list of companies with the best life insurance cover in Kenya:

Old Mutual

What’s in it for you?

How do I apply?

You can easily get a quote and then request for a call back below. One of our financial advisors will contact you and guide you through the application process.

What’s excluded from the cover?

Unfortunately, we don’t cover death accelerated by or as a result of suicide or violation of criminal law. More details on the exclusions are provided in the contract document.

Who is eligible for the cover?

It’s suitable for all lives between the ages of 18 and 65 years old.

APA Insurance

Life Cover (Term Assurance)

This policy has been designed to enable one to have a pure life cover that can be used as security on a loan.

This policy can be used by an organization that needs to offer a life cover to the key persons in the company, such that in the event of the death of the key person, the company is compensated.

This policy provides an inheritance for dependents.

The premium will be payable for the policy term selected (capped at 20 years) or until the death of the life assured if it occurs within the term.

The minimum and maximum ages at entry are 18 years and 70 years respectively. The maximum maturity age is 75 years.

What are riders and why should I take them?

Riders are benefits that come as compliments to your plan and offer additional benefits to you at a relatively low cost. The riders include:

Accidental Death Benefit – Where an additional amount equal to the sum assured will be paid if you die as a result of an accident.

Total & Permanent Disability – Where an amount equal to the sum assured will be paid to you over as a lump sum subject to a deferment period of 6 months if you become disabled as a result of an accident or illness.

Waiver of Premiums – In the event that you become totally and permanently disabled, all future premiums will be waived and the policy will remain in force.

Accident hospitalisation Benefit –In the event that you or the beneficiary child are hospitalized as a result of an accident, APA would reimburse the inpatient medical costs incurred, subject to 60% of the policy sum assured to a maximum of KShs. 500,000.

Retrenchment Rider – This rider enables the life assured keep the policy in force in the event that he/she is retrenched during the period of the policy. The cover allows you to include all members of your nuclear family together with your parents and parents-in-law and provide peace of mind thanks to APA pumzisha cover.

Product Specification

  1. a) Premiums
  1. Life assured’s age.
  2. Frequency of premium payment.
  3. level of cover selected.
  4. Term of the policy.

The premiums can be paid on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually and the modes of payment include Standing Order, Cheque, Direct Debit Authority, M-Pesa or Salary Check-off.

  1. b) Policy Terms
  1. The policy term ranges from 5 to 20 years.
  2. Premium will be payable for the policy term selected or until the death of the life assured if it occurs within the term of the policy.

Our main products features include:

Survival Benefits

Option 1:On survival to the life assured to the end of the selected term, 15% of the premiums paid will be paid.

Death Benefits

100% of the sum assured.

Rider Benefits

On payment of additional premium, the following rider benefits are available;

  1. Total and Permanent Disability

On total and permanent disability due to an accident, an amount equal to the basic sum assured will become payable as a lump sum subject to a deferment period of 6 months from the date of the accident. The disability referred to must be such that there is neither then or at any time thereafter any work, occupation or profession that the life assured can do to earn or obtain wages, compensation or profit.

  1. Accidental Death

On death, due to an accident, an amount equal to the basic sum assured will become payable. This is in addition to the main benefit.

  1. Waiver of Premium

All future premiums will be waived following total permanent disability due to accident or illness.

  1. Medical Reimbursement Rider

In case of an accident leading to the injury and hospitalization of the life assured, the in-patient medical expenses incurred will be reimbursed subject to a maximum of 60% of the policy sum assured but not exceeding Kes. 500,000/-.

  1. Critical Illness rider

In the event of first diagnosis of a specified critical illness, an amount equal to 50% of the sum assured is payable to the life assured up to a maximum of Kes. 5,000,000. Includes: Cancer, Stroke, Heart Attack, Kidney Failure, Paraplegia or Paralysis, Coronary, Artery Disease, Major Organ Transplant, e.g. Kidney transplant.

  1. Retrenchment rider

In the event of loss of employment due to adverse business conditions e.g. introduction of new technology or re-organization of the business by the employer, future premiums will be waived off up to a maximum of 6 monthly instalments. This will cease if the assured secures employment before the end of 6 months.

Additional benefits :

Paid Up and Surrender

The policy does not acquire a surrender or paid-up value.

ABSA Bank

Ultimate Protector Plan

The plan offers a whole of life cover for death whether accidental or non-accidental. It also offers accidental and non-accidental disability cover, critical illness, and accidental hospitalisation.

Double accidental benefit

Should death resulting from accidental causes occur after the first 12 months of cover and below 65 years, an amount equal to 200% of the sum assured will be paid to the nominated beneficiaries.

Cashback

At the end of every 3-year cycle, the policyholder will receive half of the first year’s premiums back in cash.

Critical illness

30% of current sum assured up to a maximum of KES 3M for critical illness.

What can you expect?

Variety of premium paying frequency option: Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, Annual with discounts.

Policy holder can choose sum assured from 500K to 10M with inflation increase option.

Premium Waiver to policyholders above the age of 65 years whose plan has been in force for a period of at least ten (10) years.

To know more about this plan:

SMS – “Ultimate Protector” to 20114

Call – 020 420 9000 or 0711 095 000

Email – AbsaLifeKenya@absa.africa

Jubilee Insurance

The death of a loved one is undoubtedly traumatic. The Whole Life cover gives you the assurance that in the event of death, your family’s financial needs will be taken care of.

Our product has two options:

1. Whole life with an investment:

The investment grows in a pre-determined fixed manner as described in the policy benefits i.e. the fixed sum assured is payable at maturity. In addition, a bonus is accumulated annually based on a declared bonus rate. The accumulated bonus is paid at the end of the premium term of the policy or on death of the life assured.

2. Whole life without an investment, offering pure life cover:

In addition, the policy has optional benefits such as accidental death cover, accidental hospitalisation & waiver of premium which can be taken up with the policy.

Why get the Whole Life Cover?

Key Benefits

Monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual premium payment periods, as well as limited term payment options of 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years as well as premiums payable throughout your lifetime

Flexible premium payment methods e.g., salary stop order, direct debit, M-PESA, bankers order, cash, cheque, card payment and EFT.

The policy allows for policy loans borrowed against the cash value of your policy. Loans and interest that remain unpaid will be deductible during surrender or death.

Monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual premium payment periods, as well as limited term payment options of 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years as well as premiums payable throughout your lifetime

Flexible premium payment methods e.g., salary stop order, direct debit, M-PESA, bankers order, cash, cheque, card payment and EFT.

The policy allows for policy loans borrowed against the cash value of your policy. Loans and interest that remain unpaid will be deductible during surrender or death.

Is there a minimum or a maximum sum assured?

The minimum sum assured is KES 200,000. There is no maximum sum assured.

What are the age limits for the Life Assured within the Whole Life Cover?

The minimum age at entry is 18 years and the maximum age at entry is 65 years.

APA Group Life Insurance

Group Life insurance is a benefit offered by an employer or an aggregator of diverse segments of the population for reasons other than insurance (like an association or labour organization) to its workers or members. Such organizations are called the sponsor of the group life scheme. Group life insurance is typically offered as part of employee / membership benefit package.

Ideally the cover will cost each individual worker or member much less than if they had to purchase an individual policy. Those receiving coverage do not have to pay anything “out of pocket” for the Group Life policy benefits if the employer or the group to which they belong provides this as a benefit. However, members of the group or employees may pay directly through salary or annual subscriptions if the employer or the group plays the role of a facilitator only. Usually a minimum number of employees or members are prescribed for the team to qualify as a group for the purpose of taking a group life cover.

What is covered under the Group life policy have?

Death Benefits:

This benefit is payable on death from illness (natural causes) or accidental. The amount payable, called the sum assured, is either a fixed sum for all members in a particular category as predetermined by the sponsor or is determined as a multiple of the annual salary as set by the sponsor. The benefit is normally paid out as a lump sum to either the sponsor or the designated beneficiaries of the deceased employee / member.

Last expense:

This is normally taken as an additional benefit to help facilitate the disposal of the mortal remains of the deceased member. The benefit amount ranges between Kshs. 30,000 and Kshs. 200,000/- either as a separate cover or as acceleration (advance payment) of part of the full death benefit described above. Customarily, this benefit is paid within 48hours of receipt of written notification of the death.

Credit Life Assurance& Sacco loan protection:

Group life plans are also used to provide cover to redeem the outstanding loan balances in the event of premature death or disability of the borrower. This cover can be renewed every year (annually renewable) or provided at the onset of the loan agreement for the entire term of the loan (single premium option). All lenders with a minimum of 10 borrowers including financial institutions and Sacco’s qualify for this cover.

Mortgage Protection:

Group life schemes offer mortgage protection arranged on a yearly renewable or single premium basis for lenders to specifically protect the families of the deceased mortgagor from the risk of the lender reselling their home in the event of the untimely death or disability of the breadwinner. This cover provides the same benefit as for credit life.

What are the age limits for the Group Life Assured plan?

The minimum age at entry is 18 years while the maximum age at entry is 65. Beyond the age of 70 years, renewal for the respective member is reviewed individually.

What are riders and why should I take them?

Riders are benefits that complement your plan and offer additional benefits at a relatively low cost. The riders include:

Total and Permanent Disability:

Where an amount equal to the death benefit sum assured will be paid to you in the event that you become permanently and totally disabled as a result of illness or accident.

Critical Illness:

If a member contracts a specified critical illness for the time (the first diagnosis). The specified illnesses are cancer, kidney failure, Paraplegia, heart attack for the first time in their life, Stroke, Coronary artery bypass surgery and major organ transplant. 30% of the accepted group life sum assured subject to an upper limit range of between Kshs. 1 to Kshs. 12 million will be payable. On subsequent death 70% or 100% will be payable to the next of kin depending on whether the benefit is stand-alone or accelerated.

Group Disability Income Insurance:

This rider Compensates for lost income during the disability period. The employer chooses the maximum period for disability benefit payment either 2years, 5years or up to normal retirement age.

Temporary Total Disability:

This benefit is payable if a member becomes wholly but temporarily incapacitated by bodily injury following his usual occupation hence unable to earn an income. The benefit payable is the actual weekly earnings for periods ranging between 1 to 2 years.

Medical Reimbursement:

This rider compensates for medical bills spent by the insured up to the agreed limit.

Pioneer Insurance

What is offered

Whole life
Whole Life insurance is an essential part of financial planning, providing peace of mind in knowing that your loved ones will be taken care of financially in case of your untimely death. Pioneer Whole Life is a policy that not only provides a benefit to your beneficiaries in case of your untimely demise, but also offers survival benefits should you live to a certain age. This makes it an excellent product for those who want to be prepared for any eventuality. • Full sum assured payable on untimely demise
• Full sum assured payable on attaining age 80
• 5% of the sum assured annually (between age 60 – 80)

Benefits at Glance

Full sum assured payable on untimely demise

Full sum assured payable on untimely demise

5% of the sum assured annually (between age 60 – 80)

Liberty Insurance

4 reasons to choose HeriAfya Medical Cover.

Why HeriAfya is ideal for you and your family

Benefits of HeriAfya

Selection for outpatient cover

One can pick the inpatient benefit alone. However, they will not have an option of taking up the outpatient benefit alone. Also, to enjoy maternity benefits one must take up inpatient benefits for at least 1 year. Dental or optical benefits may be taken up with the outpatient benefit.

What about waiting periods?

What are the exclusions?

Sanlam

Corporate Life Insurance

Group Life Assurance

This group term assurance policy is offered to employers for the benefit of family/dependants of an employee who dies in the line of duty, is permanently and totally disabled, temporarily disabled and/or has critical illness.

The policy guarantees to pay a lump sum usually calculated as a multiple of the salary of an employee or an agreed fixed sum. For convenience and ease of administration of the scheme we try to minimise the number of documents and forms to be completed and submitted by the client.

Required forms

Upon receipt of the group proposal form, the member’s schedule, premium and policy document will be issued. Sanlam offers very completive premium rates through careful risk assessment and negotiations with clients based on their needs. The premium is payable annually in advance. However, medical evidence of insurability is required for all the sums assured, which are above free cover limit, and the examination is usually carried out by any of the medical examination service providers on our panel.

To claim you will need:

The benefit due will be determined and a “Discharge Form” for execution and return by the policy holder will be issued. Upon receipt of the signed discharge form settlement will be made within three days.

Major Riders on Group Life

Group Last Expense

With Group Last Expense we offer your employees affordable insurance to cover all their funeral expenses.

For membership, it takes 20 members with an upper limit of age next birthday as 65 years. Spouse(s), children and parents of members can be included into the scheme as dependants however, dependent children ought to be between 1 and 18 years—cover can sometimes extend to 21 years of age if the dependant is still in school.

Application requirements

Premium rates

Claims

Individual Life Insurance

Sanlam Life Insurance offers assurance that your family/dependents are financially secure no matter what. We can also assist you with saving for that social event, vacation or your child’s education.

Flexi Hela

Flexi Hela is a flexible savings solution that allows you to save while benefitting from life cover for you and your family. It has an open-ended term so you can enjoy the benefits and continue to save as long as your policy is active.

Product features

Savings contributions
You can choose to invest any amount, which will grow at the declared interest rate. You can make changes to your contribution anytime.

Life cover
A maximum number of 11 lives (of several types) can be covered on the policy. Children under 10 will be covered for a maximum of KSh 100,000.

Waiting period
A six-month waiting period will apply after the start date of the policy, or after any kind of alterations are made.

Loans
No loans will be allowed under this policy.

Product features

Savings contributions

You can choose to invest any amount, which will grow at the declared interest rate. You can make changes to your savings contribution anytime you want. Your savings contributions will grow at the declared interest rate over time. You are allowed to withdraw any amount up to the full value of your savings at any time, and there are no penalties for such withdrawals.

The interest that you earn on your savings balance will be the prevailing interest rate determined by us, from time to time during the life of this policy, and is subject to change. Changes in the interest rate will only affect the future growth of your savings.

Life cover

The lives that you can cover on the policy are shown below.

Life type Max cover per life Age when policy starts
Minimum Maximum
Principal life KSh 500,000 18 85
Spouse KSh 500,000 18 85
Child* KSh 200,000 0 20
Parent KSh 200,000 18 85
Extended family KSh 200,000 0 85

*Children below the age of 10 years will be covered to a maximum of KSh 100,000.

Life type Max number of lives on the policy
Principal life 1
Spouse 2
Child* 4
Parent 8
Extended family 10
Total lives 11

Exclusions for benefits

Death claims that arise due to criminal acts, suicide within two years of the policy start date or cover start date for any life assured, and war other than passive war (whether war is declared or not) in respect of all National Defence Forces, will not be paid.

Waiting period

The waiting period is the period after the start date of the policy, alterations to the policy or reinstatement of the policy where claims due to natural death will not be paid. A six-month waiting period will apply.

Loans

No loans will be allowed under this policy.

Prudential Insurance

Single Life Policy

Single life policy means the policy only covers one person, i.e the assured life only. Both plan A and plan B are available for this option.

PLAN A – Whole of Life Cover

PLAN B- Whole of Life Cover plus Additional Critical illness cover

  Joint Life Policy

A joint life policy covers two lives, you and your spouse depending on who claims first, whether on death or upon diagnosis of a critical illness. Both plan A and plan B are available for this option.

PLAN A-Whole of Life Cover

PLAN B- Whole of Life Cover plus Additional Critical illness cover

Waiting period

There is a waiting period of 6 months;

  Optional Benefits (Riders)

Critical Illness Benefit

Accidental Death Benefit

Claim Documentation

You will be required to provide the following documentation for a claim to be paid under PRULife policy

Exclusions

Claims occurring because of any of the exclusions listed below will not be accepted:

National bank of Kenya

Life Insurance

With our education plan, you can rest assured that your children’s education will be covered in the event of your disablement, death, or critical illness, ensuring their academic future regardless of your presence.

Benefits

Critical Illness ( CI) Benefit

Waiver of Premium on death, CI and PTD

The benefit is subject to a waiting period table.(PTD and Death)

Last Expense is a funeral cover to help families deal with the burden of meeting the last respect expenses on the death of a family member.

Benefits

Family Bank

Group Credit Life Assurance

Group Credit Life Assurance provides life cover to a group of borrowers of credit institutions, such as banks.  In the unfortunate event of the death of the member during the term of the policy, the outstanding loan amount would be repaid by the insurance company thus relieving the member’s family.

Benefits

Eliminates the risk of loan default in the event of death

Financial relief to the family

Facilitate competitive pricing for the lender

Cost-effective plan

Convenient administrative and medical procedures

Endowment Plan

This policy gives a combination of death protection and investment for a stated period of time. On the survival of the assured to the term or permanent total disability and/or death, full sum assured is payable plus applicable riders.

Benefits

Provides a single lump sum and accumulated profits at a future maturity date to enable one fulfill an investment objective.

The single lump sum plus accumulated profits are also payable to the next of kin should the policyholder die before policy maturity.

Cover continues without any further premium payments should the policyholder suffer permanent disability.

 

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