Insurance policies are legal contracts. Read and compare the policies you are considering before you buy one, and make sure you understand all of the terms and conditions.
Make sure that you can afford the premiums. The chances are you may not get back the amount you have invested if you surrender the policy early.
Compare and contrast the types of products on offer and the costs involved to ensure that you get the policy and cover that suits you best.
Don't miss any premiums. If you stop paying your premiums at any time your policy will end, so if you were to die or be diagnosed as having a terminal illness, no benefits would be payable