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Death improves in value

Death cover is offering policyholders more at lower prices, according to independent research organisation SuperRatings.

It says blue-collar males aged between 20 and 35 recorded an increase in death and total and permanent disability (TPD) benefits of 15-23%, while 60-year-olds saw a 15% rise.

White-collar females aged 30 and under with death and TPD cover received 14% more in benefits while there was a 10-13% increase for those between 40 and 55.