Exact premiums by age and currency, how pricing works, what affects your rate, and why your premium is locked in for life.
Life Cover in USD is available to Africans worldwide. Premiums are fixed by age band at signup and do not increase over time. No medical exam, no smoker surcharge.
| Age Band | $250,000 | $500,000 | $750,000 | $1,000,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18–29 | $65/mo | $120/mo | $160/mo | $230/mo |
| 30–39 | $90/mo | $165/mo | $220/mo | $320/mo |
| 40–49 | $150/mo | $280/mo | $350/mo | $560/mo |
| 50–59 | $260/mo | $480/mo | $750/mo | $960/mo |
Your rate is locked at signup. If you are 28 today and sign up for $500,000 cover at $120/mo, you will pay $120/mo for the life of that policy — even after you turn 30.
Get covered in USD — no medical exam, no smoker surcharge.
Get coveredLife Cover in ZAR is available to Africans living in South Africa and across the continent. Designed specifically for foreign nationals in South Africa and local professionals who want serious income replacement cover.
| Age Band | R250,000 | R500,000 | R750,000 | R1,000,000 | R2,000,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18–29 | R350/mo | R400/mo | R500/mo | R750/mo | — |
| 30–39 | R400/mo | R600/mo | R750/mo | R999/mo | R1,499/mo |
| 40–49 | R500/mo | R650/mo | R800/mo | R1,200/mo | R2,499/mo |
| 50–59 | R500/mo | R650/mo | R850/mo | R1,499/mo | R2,499/mo |
The R2,000,000 cover tier is not available for the 18–29 age band. Maximum cover for ages 18–29 is R1,000,000 at R750/month.
International Funeral Cover is priced the same numerically across GBP, USD, and EUR — the symbol changes based on your chosen currency. All plans include international repatriation.
| Plan | Monthly Premium | Cover Amount | Family Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter — Single Family | £/$/€24.99 | £/$/€7,500 | Up to 8, one country |
| Extended — Popular | £/$/€49.99 | £/$/€15,000 | Up to 10, multiple countries |
| Max — Premium | £/$/€99.00 | £/$/€20,000 | Up to 10, multiple countries |
Repatriation included: International repatriation is included on all three plans at no extra cost. Maximum age for family members is 70.
ZAR Funeral Cover is for foreign nationals in South Africa and Africans living within Africa. Cover and repatriation are limited to within the African continent.
| Plan | Monthly Premium | Cover Amount | Family Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter — Single Family | R350/mo | R25,000 | Up to 8, one country |
| Extended — Popular | R500/mo | R50,000 | Up to 15, multiple countries |
| Max — Premium | R750/mo | R75,000 | Up to 20, multiple countries |
ZAR Funeral Cover includes African-to-African repatriation only. For international repatriation outside Africa, you need an International Funeral Cover plan in GBP, USD, or EUR.
Mutual Life Africa uses age-banded flat-rate pricing. This means everyone in the same age band pays the same premium for the same cover amount — regardless of health, occupation, lifestyle, or smoking status.
Your premium is determined by two factors only: your age band at the time of signup, and your chosen cover amount. That is it. There are no hidden fees, no annual reviews, and no lifestyle adjustments.
No medical exam. No smoker surcharge. No occupation loading. No annual increases. Just a flat rate locked in at signup.
Most life insurance policies adjust premiums annually or when you move into a new age band — meaning you pay more and more each year as you age. Mutual Life Africa works differently.
Your premium is fixed at the rate for your age band at the time you sign up. If you sign up at 29, you lock in the 18–29 rate. If you sign up at 35, you lock in the 30–39 rate. Once locked in, that premium remains the same for the life of your policy — as long as you keep it active and in good standing.
This is why signing up earlier saves you significantly more over time. A 25-year-old signing up for R500,000 ZAR Life Cover pays R400/mo. A 40-year-old signing up for the same cover pays R650/mo. The 25-year-old locks in R250/mo less — for life.
With Mutual Life Africa's flat-rate pricing, very few things affect your premium:
Your age band at signup and your chosen cover amount. That is all.
Smoking status, pre-existing conditions disclosed at application, occupation or industry, nationality or country of residence, gender, and annual age increases after signup.
Once your premium is set, the only way it changes is if you upgrade or downgrade your cover amount. Your rate is otherwise guaranteed for the life of your policy.
Annual payment is not currently available. All premiums are charged monthly only. Payments are processed through PayPal or PayFast depending on your location and currency preference.
A third party may pay your premium on your behalf — for example, a family member — provided the payment method is registered and verified on your account.
Questions about payments? Contact our billing team.
Email billingMutual Life Africa offers life and funeral cover to expats, locals, diasporas, and foreign nationals living and working in foreign countries and across Africa.
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