A key person is an individual whose continued association with a business provides that business with a significant and direct economic
gain. This may be the CEO, Founding Director, Director or similar senior position. Economic gain means more than just profits. It can also
include capital injections, cost efficiency, goodwill, access to credit and contacts with suppliers and customers. Business owners will
also usually be key people.
Key person insurance can compensate the business for the loss of a key person in two different ways: business profitability (revenue purpose) and the capital value of the business (capital purpose). Key person insurance proceeds can be applied to maintain the capital value and stabilise the business.
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Repaying the estate of a deceased key person for loans made by the deceased key person to the business. |
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Repaying other debts called in because of the loss of the key person. |
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Replacing the value of goods will be lost because the key person is no longer there. |
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Replacing lines of credit guaranteed by the key person. |
When deciding which investments are right for you, it is important to understand the trade-off between risk and return and how to manage investment risk.
By setting goals, planning ahead and being smart with your savings and debt strategies – you can actively grow your wealth even from a
modest start.
Many investors become concerned when volatility occurs in global financial markets – particularly about the impact on their superannuation and other investments.
