Insurance Calculators Life Insurance Calculator

Calculator

Life Insurance Calculator

Estimate how much life insurance cover you need and see how your policy would pay out over time. Work out what you need to cover, then explore payout projections for different policy types.
Coverage Calculator

Edit
Coverage Calculator

Calculate your recommended coverage

Expand
What do you want to cover?

Select what applies - or skip to enter your own amount.

£
years
£
£

I'll enter my own amount

Payout Calculator
£
years

Default decrease rate

Cover decreases by 7% per year, or

%

Default increase rate

Cover increases by 4% per year, or

%

Your policy:

Coverage Calculator: We help you estimate how much cover you need based on what matters most - replacing lost income, clearing your mortgage, and paying off debts. Select the categories that apply, and we'll add them up for you.

Family Protection (Level Cover): The payout stays the same throughout the policy. If you claim in year 1 or year 20, the same amount is paid out. Premiums are typically higher than decreasing term.

Mortgage Protection (Decreasing): The payout reduces each year by a set percentage. Often used alongside a repayment mortgage, as the outstanding debt decreases over time. Usually the cheapest option.

Inflation-Linked Cover (Increasing): The payout grows each year, usually to keep pace with inflation. Premiums are typically the highest of the three types, but your cover maintains its real value over time.

These figures are illustrative only. Actual policy terms, premiums, and payouts will depend on your age, health, and the specific insurer.

Want to find the right life insurance?

Speak to an adviser who can help you find the right level of cover at a competitive price, tailored to your personal circumstances.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Money-saving tips, special offers and new services, straight to your inbox.

We'll never share your email address with third parties.

Think carefully before securing other debts against your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any other debt secured on it.

If you are thinking of consolidating existing borrowing you should be aware that you may be extending the terms of the debt and increasing the total amount you repay.

Money Helpdesk Logo ! No AI written content
Follow us:

About Money Helpdesk

Legal

Contact