Life Cover

Life Cover in South Africa

The people who depend on you rely on more than just your presence — they rely on your income too. Life cover makes sure that if the worst happens, your family or business has the financial support to carry on.

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What life cover does

Life cover pays a benefit to your beneficiaries if you pass away — support that can cover living costs, settle debts, fund your children's education, or keep a business running. It's longer-term protection built around the people and things that depend on you.

Our life cover options

We help you compare and arrange life cover suited to your needs, underwritten by our product partners.

My Life Plus

Underwritten by 1Life · FSP 24769

Combined life and funeral cover in one plan — a simple, accessible way to protect your family on both fronts.

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Lifestyle Protector

Underwritten by Liberty · FSP 2409

Comprehensive life cover for individuals and business owners who want broader, more tailored protection.

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Business Life Cover

Underwritten by Liberty · FSP 2409

Protect your business against the loss of a key person, fund a buy-and-sell agreement, or secure a business loan.

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Personal and business protection

Life cover isn't only about families. For business owners, it can keep a company stable when a key person is lost, fund the transfer of ownership between partners, or back the finance a business relies on. We help with both sides — personal and commercial.

Life cover FAQs

What is life cover?
Life cover pays a benefit to your beneficiaries if you pass away, giving them financial support for things like living costs, debt, education or keeping a business running. It's longer-term protection for the people who depend on you.
How much life cover do I need?
It depends on your dependants, debts, income and goals. There's no single right number — we help you work through what your family or business would actually need.
Can life cover protect a business?
Yes. Business life cover can protect against the loss of a key person, fund a buy-and-sell agreement between owners, or act as security for a business loan.
How do I arrange life cover with Excessible?
Speak to us about your circumstances and we'll compare options and help you arrange cover that suits your needs, whether personal or business.

Life cover is underwritten by our product partners, including 1Life (FSP 24769) and Liberty (FSP 2409). Terms, conditions, underwriting and eligibility criteria apply. Benefit and premium details are confirmed at application — speak to us for current terms.

Protect your family or business

Talk to us about life cover that fits your circumstances.

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