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First Job, First Pay Check, First Policy?
First Job, First Pay Check, First Policy?
02 Jun 2025

Entering the workforce is exciting but securing your financial future while you’re young and healthy is priceless.

You’ve graduated, landed your first job and waited for that magical moment when your first pay check hits your account. Hello independence, goodbye student days! But with this exciting chapter comes a new responsibility. Now’s the perfect time to think about laying the foundation for your financial future, and yes, that includes purchasing life cover and funeral cover.

 

Why Is Life Insurance Important For Young Professionals?


When you’re young, it’s easy to think you’re invincible. Life cover and funeral cover might seem like something you only need to worry about decades from now. Thing is, the earlier you start, the easier and more affordable it is to build a solid financial base.

Just as you budget for groceries, rent, or data, it’s a good idea to include life insurance and funeral cover. This way, should you pass away, your family won’t have to shoulder the costs alone. Remember, your debts don’t die with you, so if you’ve still got student loans to pay off, buying life insurance is a savvy way to ensure your debt doesn’t burden the people you love.

 


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Protect Your Financial Future Like A Boss

Starting early with life and funeral cover can actually save you money in the long run. Premiums are typically lower when you’re young and healthy, so you can lock in affordable rates before life gets more complicated with things like a home loan, dependants or a business to run. Plus, having that safety net in place gives you confidence to focus on building your career and exploring new goals, knowing that your bases are covered.

 

With MiWayLife, You’re Always Getting More


With MiWayLife’s 4-in-1 policy, you get more bang for your buck. All of our policies includes life cover that pays out a lump sum to your chosen beneficiaries if you pass away. You can increase or decrease this cover amount at any time, so, as you climb the ladder to success, you’ll always have the right amount of coverage.

Aside from life cover, all of our policies include funeral cover – for yourself as well as your family members. (Just remember that your premium will increase for every additional person you include in your policy.) As our Funeral Benefit is accelerated, it pays out up to R50,000 within 48 hours to cover immediate funeral expenses.

You’ll also get a Terminal Illness Benefit that allows you to claim 50% or 100% of your life cover if you’re diagnosed with a terminal condition.

 

The Bottom Line

Your first pay checks aren’t just about what you can spend - they’re about what you can secure. Life cover and funeral cover are powerful tools that help you build a strong financial foundation. They let you take care of the people you love and give you peace of mind that you’re stepping into an exciting new era with confidence.

Why not get a quick quote today so we can surprise you with our affordable premiums?


Did you know:

You can now take out life cover with us online in a few simple steps. No calls and no agents! Make sure to take care of those you love today by buying MiWayLife cover online.

Need more information on MiWayLife? Read about our life insurance product, or get a life insurance quote in 30 seconds. Alternatively, call us on 0860 64 54 33 .
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Terms and conditions apply. Eligibility, cover and benefits are determined on individual risk profile. MiWayLife is an authorised FSP (No. 45741) and its product offering is underwritten by Sanlam Life Insurance Limited, a registered long-term insurer. MiWayLife is a division of Sanlam Life Insurance Limited - Reg No. 1998/021121/06