Procrastination when it comes to buying a life insurance!

Procrastination when it comes to buying a life insurance!

Procrastination in purchasing life insurance often stems from a mix of psychological, financial, and situational factors, such as:

  1. Belief in Ample Time Many people think they have plenty of time to buy life insurance later, especially if they’re young and healthy. They may delay until a major life event, such as marriage, having children, or buying a home.
  2. Fear of Discussing Mortality Thinking about death can be uncomfortable for many. The discomfort associated with planning for one's own mortality often leads to avoidance and delay.
  3. Competing Priorities Life insurance is often not seen as an urgent need compared to immediate expenses or other financial goals like saving for a home, education, or vacation.
  4. Lack of Immediate Benefits Life insurance offers protection for the future rather than tangible, immediate rewards, making it easier to deprioritize compared to other financial products or expenses.
  5. Overwhelm or Confusion The complexity of choosing the right type of life insurance policy—term, whole life, universal life—can feel daunting. This decision-making process often leads to inaction.
  6. Underestimating Risks Many people overestimate their health or life expectancy, assuming they don’t need coverage now. This "it won’t happen to me" mindset is a major reason for procrastination.
  7. Perceived High Costs Some assume life insurance is expensive without exploring affordable options like term insurance, leading to delayed decisions.
  8. Fear of Commitment Buying a policy often feels like a long-term financial obligation, which can deter people who feel uncertain about their future income or priorities.
  9. Misplaced Confidence in Existing Resources Some people believe their savings or employer-provided insurance are sufficient, only realizing too late that these may not cover long-term family needs.
  10. Decision Fatigue With so many choices in the financial market, people may feel overwhelmed and postpone decisions rather than making the wrong one.

To overcome procrastination, seek help of a reliable & established financial advisors to make a informed decision & attain the peace of mind life insurance provides.

Anand Rodrigues MBA Cert. CII

Helping people with Financial Planning & Wealth Management | Certified Financial Planner | Insurance Expert | MDRT COT| CII Award |

3w

Very informative 👍👍

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