Life insurance is a policy that pays a predetermined sum of money to the policyholder’s beneficiaries if the policyholder dies unexpectedly. This money can come in handy in clearing debts, paying estate taxes, covering funeral expenses, and even paying for the beneficiaries’ education and healthcare. Here are five instances where life insurance can provide for Read More
A standard life insurance policy typically pays out death benefits to the named beneficiaries in the event the policyholder dies unexpectedly. In exchange, the policyholder pays premiums throughout the term of the policy, that is, during their lifetime. However, if the policyholder wishes to terminate this arrangement for one reason or another, he/she can decide Read More
With so many options to choose from, the process of shopping for life insurance can be both hectic and confusing. According to a study by LIMRA and Life Happens, consumer confusion around life insurance is among the main reason why some Americans don’t carry this coverage. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has given many Americans a Read More
Life insurance is a policy that pays a specified amount (death benefit) to named beneficiaries when the policyholder dies. For this coverage, the insured pays a premium at regular intervals, such as monthly. The financial payout can cover costs such as: End-of-life expenses Beneficiaries’ upkeep Debts owed by the deceased College tuition for children of Read More
Traditional term life or whole life insurance policies aren’t approved fast enough for some people. The long waiting period can be an issue if you’re older or sick, and wish to quickly avail critical financial protection for your dear ones and cover end-of-life expenses. Simplified life insurance would be your best bet in this scenario. Read More
New Year’s is arguably the perfect time to make resolutions aimed at improving your life in every aspect. One area you shouldn’t overlook is the financial well-being of your dependents in the event of your unexpected death. For instance, without your income, your surviving spouse may go into debt, striving to pay for college education Read More
All of us will pass on, sooner or later. For this reason, you should have adequate life insurance coverage and other resources in place that will provide for those who rely on you for financial support. In case of untimely death, life insurance can pay off your unpaid debts, burial expenses, as well as cover Read More
A survey by LIMRA reveals that 35% of men and 22% of women in America believe that their employer-sponsored life insurance is sufficient. It’s worth noting that more than 50% of American households rely on at least two incomes. The most recent Insurance Barometer study shows that a quarter of these households would start struggling Read More
Part of the underwriting process for life insurance policies requires you to take a medical exam. The health classification you get is primarily determined by your current health status as well as your medical history. Your health classification, in turn, impacts the life insurance rates you’ll pay. Getting favorable results in your medical exam translates Read More
While 54% of Americans currently own life insurance coverage, this figure is 10% lower than 10 years ago, according to the Life Insurance Market and Research Association (LIMRA). Even worse, about 20% of the current policyholders are underinsured, mainly because they perceive life insurance to be expensive. While life insurance can be expensive, there are ways you Read More