Protect your loved ones today, so you don't have to worry about tomorrow
Life Cover offers financial peace of mind to your loved ones, paying a lump sum if you were to die or be diagnosed with a terminal illness – or a critical illness if you take out extra cover.
Cover is provided by HSBC Life (UK) Limited. Please check the policy documents for full details as terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions apply.
Use our handy calculator to work out how much cover you need and get a quote.
If you already have Life Cover with us, find out how you can manage your policy or make a claim.
What you'll get

Fixed premiums
Know that your payments will never go up.

Reliable pay outs
HSBC Life paid over 99% of claims in 2021.

Single or joint cover
Choose the type of cover that's right for you.
Why get cover with us
Lump sum payout
You or your family will get a lump sum payable on death or diagnosis of a terminal illness.
Quick application
You could get a Life Cover quote online in minutes.
Handy calculator
Work out how much cover you may need.
Critical Illness Cover
Available as an add on for extra protection for you and your family.
Your options
What's not covered
The Life Cover policy doesn't provide cover:
- if there are changes to your health, lifestyle or occupation – and you don't tell us about them before the policy starts
- if you were to take your own life within the first 12 months of the policy
- for death outside the policy term
For full details of cover, view the policy document.
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Who can apply?
You can apply for HSBC life insurance if you're a UK resident (not including the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man).
HSBC Life Cover eligibility:
- You must be 17 or over and under 70 years of age at the time the policy starts.
- Cover must cease before your 80th birthday.
Critical Illness Cover eligibility:
- You must be 17 or over and under 70 years of age at the time the policy starts.
- Cover must cease before your 75th birthday.
If you need Critical Illness Cover after your 75th birthday, please speak to a protection adviser.
Things to know
Get a quote in minutes
Use our handy calculator to work out how much cover you need and get a quote. To apply online, you need to be registered for online banking.
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