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We Feel We Are Immortal — Are You Ready for the Eventuality?

Originally written 11 July 20264 min read
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Executive Summary

Nobody wants to fall sick, but none of us knows when it will happen. A client cancelled his Critical Illness plan thinking it was a waste of money; it lapsed due to non-payment. He later had a major heart attack and spent weeks in ICU — and because the plan had lapsed, he couldn't claim. He saved a few hundred dollars in premiums and lost an estimated $150K–$300K in claims, along with the waiver-of-future-premiums benefit the plan would have provided. Insure yourself and your family while you're in good health — that's when you have the most options and the best coverage.

We Feel We Are Immortal

Nobody wants to die or fall sick, however none of us knows when it will happen.

Are you ready for the eventuality?

A Real-Life Example

A client cancelled his incepted Critical Illness (CI) plan, thinking it was a waste of money. Unfortunately, the plan lapsed due to non-payment.

As luck would have it, the client suffered a massive heart attack and was admitted to ICU for a few weeks. Unfortunately, he had lapsed the plan and couldn't claim.

He saved a few hundred dollars — and lost an estimated $150,000 to $300,000 in claims, along with the benefit of waiver of future premiums.

None Can Predict What We May Face Tomorrow

But we can plan for a better tomorrow.

We see multiple cases where we are helpless because a health condition triggers and we can no longer provide coverage.

Why Wait Till a Health Condition Triggers?

Insure yourself and your family while you are in good health. That's when you have more options and better coverage.

Today's fit health condition is your biggest asset. Protect it. Preserve it.

Don't Leave Your Future to Chance

Plan today, live worry-free tomorrow:

  • Financial security for you and your loved ones
  • Cover medical expenses and unexpected events
  • Peace of mind to focus on what truly matters

Be prepared today. Because life is unpredictable, but your protection doesn't have to be.

Plan early. Stay secured. Live assured.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, legal or tax advice. Please consult your professional advisers for guidance based on your individual circumstances.

Mandar Padhye

About the Author

Mandar Padhye

A private wealth strategist dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners build lasting financial legacies across borders.

500+ families advised6x Top of the TableAuthor, The Resilient Investor