HSBC Life Pulsar Review

The complete Pros and Cons on HSBC Life

HSBC Life Pulsar (previously known as AXA Pulsar) gives you all with a start-up bonus of up to 168%, a wide selection of investment-linked policy sub-funds and loyalty bonus – all the ingredients for an investment plan to make your goals happen.

NOTE: HSBC Life Pulsar has been discontinued. For further information and details about this plan, fill up the form below and let us advise you accordingly.

If you are looking for a good alternative for HSBC Life Pulsar, we recommend HSBC Life Wealth Abundance for its low policy charges and shorter Minimum Investment Period.

HSBC Life Pulsar product details

HSBC Life Pulsar is featured for Investment returns in our 7 Best Regular Insurance Savings Plans in Singapore
HSBC Life Pulsar Rating on InterestGuru.sg: 4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)
HSBC Life Pulsar Popularity on InterestGuru.sg: 4.3 out of 5 stars (4.3 / 5)

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  • Life Policy – Investment-linked policy
  • Issuance age from 1 month to 70 years old
  • Loyalty bonus equivalent to 4% of total premiums contributed on the 10th year of policy
  • Start-up bonus of up to 168%
  • Access to more than 90 investment-linked plan sub-funds, for a diverse portfolio
  • Guaranteed issuance; no medical checkup needed
  • Choose a premium term from 5 to 30 years

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Features of HSBC Life Pulsar at a glance

Cash and Cash Withdrawal Benefits

  • Cash value: Yes
  • Cash withdrawal benefits: Yes

Health and Insurance Coverage

  • Death: Yes
  • Total Permanent Disability: No
  • Terminal Illness: No
  • Critical Illness: No
  • Early Critical Illness: No

Health and Insurance Coverage Multiplier

  • Death: Yes
  • Total Permanent Disability: No
  • Terminal Illness: No
  • Critical Illness: No
  • Early Critical Illness: No

Optional Add-on Riders

NA

Additional Features and Benefits

Yes.

For further information and details, refer to HSBC Life website. Alternatively, fill up the form below and let us advise accordingly.

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HSBC Life Pulsar may be suitable if you are looking for

HSBC Life Pulsar may potentially be a good fit if the following matters to you:

  • Initial high protection for Death and Terminal Illness coverage at an affordable premium.
  • Initial high Early Critical Illness, Critical Illness and Total Permanent Disability coverage in an Insurance Policy.
  • Health and Protection coverage due to a shortfall in your Insurance Portfolio.
  • To participate in the long-term financial returns of investing.
  • Liquidity or flexibility of withdrawal in your Insurance policy.
  • Able to take investment risks and comfortable with financial market volatility.
  • Potentially higher financial returns compare to traditional Endowment and Whole Life Policy.

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HSBC Life Pulsar may not suitable if you are looking for

HSBC Life Pulsar may potentially be a bad fit if the following matters to you:

  • Life-long health and protection coverage due to increasing mortality charges.
  • Guaranteed financial returns in the long-run.
  • Insurance policy with a high surrender value in the early years of the policy.
  • Expecting an urgent need for withdrawal during a financial market downturn.

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Further considerations on HSBC Life Pulsar

  • How are the investment returns of HSBC Life or HSBC Life Pulsar based on historical performance?
  • How good is HSBC Life Pulsar compared to Investment Linked Policy from other insurance companies?
  • Can HSBC Life Pulsar fulfill my financial insurance, health and protection needs?

The above information may not fully highlight all the product details and features on HSBC Life Pulsar. Talk to us or seek advice from a financial adviser before making any decision about HSBC Life Pulsar.

Always ensure your long-term financial goals and objectives are aligned with the financial product you are considering to take up.

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Where can I compare the payout and benefits of Investment Linked Policies?

Before committing to an insurance policy, it certainly pays to make an effort to compare. Specific products features, benefits and payout will differ more than you think across insurance companies. Why regret only years later, when you find out that you are not getting the best insurance policy available for the premium paid?

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