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What is over 50s life insurance?
It’s a type of insurance policy designed for people aged 50 and over. The policy can only cover you (single person). You can choose how much cover you need, or how much you’d like to pay each month.
You can take out more than one policy, as long as your monthly premiums across all of your Aviva Over 50s Life Insurance policies taken out with us are not more than £100 in total.
Guaranteed to pay out
- If you die in the first year due to an accident, the policy will pay out the lump sum.
- If you die from any other cause in the first year, the policy will pay out an amount equal to the premiums paid.
- If you die after the first year, the policy will pay out the guaranteed lump sum. The cover remains in place until death.
Depending on how long you have the policy for, the amount paid out on your death may be less than the total amount you've paid in premiums.
The benefits of over 50s life insurance
Get a over 50s life insurance quote
If you’re not 50 or over, you may want to check out the other types of life insurance we offer.
Life insurance cashback offer
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Is Over 50s Life Insurance right for you?
This cover could be suitable if you:
- Are aged 50-80
- Want guaranteed acceptance
- Have health conditions that may make other insurance harder to get
- Want to contribute towards the cost of your funeral
Things to consider
Options for covering the cost of a funeral
Funeral plan
A pre-paid funeral plan is a way to arrange and pay for your funeral in advance.
A funeral plan will normally guarantee to cover the cost of your funeral.
For further information speak to an independent financial adviser or funeral director.
Over 50s life insurance policy
Over 50s life insurance is designed to cover you for the rest of your life. This type of cover can give your family a lump sum if you die, which can be used towards the cost of your funeral.
Over 50s Life Insurance has no cash-in value at any time. The lump sum paid is fixed, so inflation will reduce what it can buy in the future. You should review your cover to make sure it remains adequate over time. Depending on how long you have the policy for, the amount paid out on your death may be less than the total amount you’ve paid in premiums.
Savings
Another option is to put money into a savings account so it can be used towards your funeral.
The person paying for the funeral can then see if it’s possible for the bank or building society to pay the funeral director with the savings.
If you don't pay your premiums during the premium term, your policy and your cover will end 60 days after your last payment was due and you won't get any money back.
The lump sum paid is fixed, so inflation will reduce what it can buy in the future. You should review your cover to ensure that it remains adequate over time.
Depending on how long you have the policy for, the amount paid out on your death may be less than the total amount you've paid in premiums.
Thinking of taking out an Over 50s policy to help towards your funeral costs? Don’t get stuck on numbers. Try out the funeral cost estimator
Applying for an insurance product online or over the phone is a non-advised service. If you need to speak to someone for help with your application, call us on 0800 085 0540.
Existing customers in financial difficulty
If you have a Santander life insurance policy underwritten by Aviva and you’re experiencing short-term financial difficulty, you may be able to get help with your monthly payments. Get in touch with Aviva on 0800 141 3430. Lines are open 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday.
Key documents
- Over 50s Life Insurance Policy Summary
- Over 50s Life Insurance Policy Conditions
- £100/£150 cashback terms and conditions live from 1st August 2023 (PDF - 50 KB)
- Our Terms Of Business (PDF - 62 KB)
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Using a trust could prove tax-efficient
You can put your life insurance policy in trust. Doing this will:
- let the proceeds be paid to the intended beneficiaries
- shorten delays that might cause financial difficulties
- make sure the proceeds don’t form part of the estate for inheritance tax purposes.
If you're not sure whether to put you policy in a trust, then get advice from a legal specialist. Tax rules may change in the future.
See our forms below for more information.
Aviva Guide to Protection Trust
Aviva Discretionary Gift Trust Form
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulatory Authority do not regulate taxation and trust advice.
Over 50s Life Insurance has no cash-in value at any time, and exclusions and limitations will apply. For full details, please read the policy summary and policy conditions document. Make sure you read all the information before getting a quote.
Santander will be paid commission from Aviva for any life or critical illness insurance that you purchase and this commission will be included in your premium. Santander also receives an annual amount from Aviva towards marketing activities, which can be used from time to time for promotional offers such as cashback, vouchers or discounts. If you came from a third-party website and you take out a life policy, Santander will make a payment to the website you found us on.