Death cover

What is death cover?

Death cover provides a lump sum benefit for your dependants if you pass away.

Terminal illness cover is included in your death cover, so you may be able to claim an advance payment of your benefit if you’re diagnosed with a terminal illness. 

In most cases, death cover is provided automatically to members of Catholic Super who join us as employer-sponsored members. But if you don’t receive death cover automatically, you can still apply for cover. You can also change or cancel your existing cover at any time.

How to apply for, change or cancel your cover

• Online: Log in to Member Online

• Via mail: Alternatively, you can complete the Change your insurance cover form and Personal statement and send it to us.

Transferring your existing death cover into Catholic Super

You may be able to transfer the death cover you have with another super fund or life insurer into your Catholic Super account.

Log in to Member Online to apply to transfer your cover or complete the Transfer your insurance cover to Catholic Super form.

There are some important considerations to be aware of when transferring cover from another insurer. We recommend finding out a little more before you make the change.

Download the guide

For more information on death and terminal illness cover and how it works, refer to our Insurance in your super guide.