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Clear, unbiased guides to life insurance, health coverage, investing, and estate planning, written for Filipino families by a Certified Wealth Planner.
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Build your safety net early, while premiums are at their lowest.
Two incomes, shared goals. Protect each other's earning power.
Your kids depend on your income. Protect it, then fund their future.
No employer benefits, so you need to build your own.
Make every remittance work harder for your family back home.
Turn savings into income you can't outlive, and pass on the rest.
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Written and reviewed by Merald Ayson, CWP®, CEPP™.
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No captive agency ties. Rankings are never for sale.
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Built on Insurance Commission filings and the Insurance Code.
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Every guide sits in one of 9 focused topics, so you can go deep on exactly what you need.
Term, whole life, VUL, and riders, explained without the sales pitch.
HMOs, critical illness cover, and PhilHealth, side by side.
CTPL, comprehensive car, fire, typhoon, and travel insurance.
MP2, UITFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and emergency funds.
SSS, GSIS, PERA, and building income you can't outlive.
Budgeting, emergency funds, debt, and goal-based planning.
Estate tax, wills, trusts, and passing wealth on smoothly.
The Insurance Code, your rights, claims, and key terms.
Independent rankings and reviews of Philippine insurers and plans.
Editor's picks
Discover the top life insurance companies in the Philippines for 2025, understand key metrics, and learn how to choose the best insurance provider.
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Enter your goals, age, and budget. We'll estimate the coverage you need and the plan types that fit, with no email required to see results.
SADD stands for sickness, accident, disability, and death. Learn how each can hit your family's finances and how life insurance helps you prepare.
How much is life insurance in the Philippines? See sample premiums by age, what affects the price, and why buying while young and healthy saves you money.
Discover the top life insurance companies in the Philippines for 2025, understand key metrics, and learn how to choose the best insurance provider.
Is life insurance only for the rich, or too expensive? We debunk 7 common life insurance myths Filipinos believe and explain the facts behind each one.
Learn the key points of the Insurance Code of the Philippines (RA 10607) in simple terms: your rights as a policyholder, consumer protections, and more.
What is life insurance and how does it work in the Philippines? Learn the types, benefits, and costs, plus how to choose the right policy for your family.
Meet the founder
Merald Ayson is the founder and lead financial specialist of The Insurance Master. A Certified Wealth Planner (CWP®) and Certified Estate Planning Practitioner (CEPP™), Merald writes independently of any captive agency, so every guide is built around what's right for Filipino families, not what one insurer sells.
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