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Top 3 Questions to Ask Before Buying Life Insurance
Top 3 Questions to Ask Before Buying Life Insurance
20 Oct 2025

Not all life insurance policies are the same. Asking the right questions helps you find the right cover – with big benefits you’ll actually use.

Buying life insurance for the first time can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right questions, you can cut through the confusion and choose cover that truly fits your life, your budget, and your family’s needs. At MiWayLife, life insurance is designed to be simple, supportive, and flexible, making it easier to protect the people who matter most.

 

  1. How Much Cover Do I Really Need?

 

Your life insurance should do more than just tick a box. It should give your loved ones the security of knowing their financial needs will be taken care of. Think about the big expenses they’d face if you weren’t there: bond repayments, school fees, and everyday living costs.

 

With MiWayLife, you can secure life cover of up to R5 million from as little as a few hundred rand a month. The best part? Your cover amount automatically increases by 5% each year to help keep up with inflation

2. Does My Policy Include Benefits I’ll Use?

Not all life insurance is created equal. Some policies give you only the basics, while others include valuable extras that make a real difference.

With MiWayLife, your cover comes with built-in benefits designed to ease stress and protect your family. Every policy includes an Accelerated Funeral Benefit that pays up to R50 000 within 48 hours to help with immediate funeral costs when your loved ones need it most. You can also extend funeral cover to your entire family under one policy, making protection simple and affordable. Plus, your policy includes a Terminal Illness Benefit, which allows you to access 50% or even 100% of your cover if you are diagnosed with a terminal condition, giving you and your family vital support when it matters most.

 


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  1. Can My Policy Grow With Me?

    Life changes and your life insurance should be able to change with it. With MiWayLife, you have the flexibility to increase your cover when you take on bigger responsibilities, like buying a home or having children, and to reduce your cover if your financial obligations become lighter later in life.

    With MiWayLife, you can also change your beneficiaries at any time. This means your policy is never “set in stone”. It can adapt to your circumstances, ensuring the people you love, be it a new baby or a new spouse, are always protected without paying for more than you need.

 

The Bottom Line

Life insurance isn’t just about money, it’s about peace of mind, love, and care. By asking the right questions before you buy, you’ll find cover that works for your budget today while protecting your family tomorrow. With MiWayLife, you get flexible life cover with built-in benefits, affordable premiums, and the reassurance that claims are handled quickly and with care.

 

Why not take the first step towards protecting your family’s future and get a quick, obligation-free quote from MiWayLife today?

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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