New plans needed to help policyholders pay less as they age

When you get older, medical insurance become even more expensive. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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Life and investment-linked insurance policies will become more valuable as you grow older - and bring an additional benefit.

If you don't want to pay any more premiums but still want the coverage, you can ask your insurer to use the accumulated bonuses to meet this expense.

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