Stepped vs level premium

Annual renewable policy (term of one year, renewing each year). Premiums are age-based as set out in the policy summary. We can increase premiums only if the same increase is applied to every other Funeral Cover policy issued under the same offer.

The policy references both a 'Rate for Age' (stepped) premium type and a 'Level' premium structure, and includes a Premium Conversion Facility allowing conversion from Rate for Age to a Level premium structure at any time without further medical evidence.

Premiums will not increase each year based on age or situation (capped/level structure). Rates may change only if Chubb Life changes premium rates across all policies issued under this Funeral Cover, with 30 days written notice.

Premium rate remains the same each year until the Life Insured reaches his or her 85th birthday, at which time premium payments will end, provided no increase is required because of a change in tax (including but not limited to Goods and Services Tax) or other legislation, or because our claims experience is materially different from expected.

Level premiums — 'Your premiums are level, which means they are designed to stay consistent year on year, but will change if you apply to change your cover, or we change the premium rates for your Policy.' Premiums cease entirely at age 85.

Level premiums — 'Your premiums are level which means they are designed to stay consistent year on year, but will change if you apply to change your cover, or we change the premium rates for your Policy.' Premium is based on age at Commencement Date, Benefit Amount, and Insurance Plan chosen.