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Life Insurance Simulator

Project your life insurance capital with euro funds and unit-linked funds, and compare taxation before and after 8 years.

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Life insurance: France's favourite savings vehicle

Life insurance combines flexibility, tax advantages after 8 years and a favourable estate framework (€152,500/beneficiary).

Euro funds vs unit-linked funds

Euro funds offer capital guarantee (2.5-3%). Unit-linked funds offer higher potential (6-8%/year) but without guarantee.

Favourable taxation after 8 years

After 8 years: €4,600 allowance (€9,200 couple) on gains, then reduced rate of 24.7%.

Frequently asked questions

Is life insurance locked in for 8 years?
No, withdrawal is possible at any time. The 8 years relate to the tax advantage.
What return for the euro fund?
2.5-3% on average, up to 4% for the best contracts.
Are fees important?
Yes, 0.5% vs 1% over 20 years can mean tens of thousands of euros difference.
Life insurance or PEA?
PEA is more advantageous for EU equities. Life insurance is more flexible with a better estate framework.
What happens on death?
Transfer with €152,500 allowance per beneficiary, outside the estate.

Track your life insurance

Centralise all your contracts and track their performance.

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