An AD&D policy may be a good idea, especially if you work in a high-risk job. People with riskier jobs pay higher premiums than people with low-risk employment. Supplemental AD&D coverage could be a wise investment regardless, but understand that AD&D doesn’t cover you for any type of death or dismemberment.
How does accidental death and dismemberment differ from life insurance?
Life insurance provides financial protection for your family in most cases of death and will pay out if you die by accident or illness. Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, on the other hand, only pays out in certain instances of death by accident, but not for natural causes or illness.
How much is accidental death insurance payout?
Every insurer will differ in this respect, but generally, your policy will pay out 100% of its value in the event of your accidental death. If you are dismembered, the policy will typically pay out on a per-member basis. For example, loss of one eye might be worth a 25% payout, both eyes could be 50%.