When you take out a life insurance policy one of the most important decisions you'll make is determining who will receive the benefit in the event of your passing. This decision ensures that your loved ones are financially protected, and your wishes are honoured. Who receives the benefit? Generally, the policy owner will receive any terminal illness, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD), Trauma, and Income Protection benefits that become payable. How a life insurance benefit is paid differs depending on whether its paid outside or within super.
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