Why should I purchase life insurance?
Many insurance police focus on protecting either your property or yourself. Life insurance protects individuals who rely on you financially. If you become seriously ill or die, this coverage insulates them from financial losses. In addition, mortgage lenders may require life insurance as reassurance that the mortgage will be repaid if you should die before the mortgage is paid in full.
But, I am young and healthy—is life insurance really worth it for me?
The key factor when deciding to buy life insurance is not age or even health. It is whether an individual will suffer a financial loss as a result of your death. If you support a family, surviving members may be unable to make mortgage payments or pay household bills. If you have a joint mortgage with a partner, that individual relies on at least part of your income to pay the mortgage. It makes sense to get a life insurance policy if someone else relies on you for financial support, regardless of your age or health status.
Does life insurance only pay for the mortgage?
A mortgage is the most costly expense for many consumers and many life insurance policies are designed to cover it. A basic term life policy is suitable for coverage that lasts through the mortgage term. Decreasing term insurance is an alternative coverage with a benefit that declines over time to mirror the declining mortgage balance. Other life policies are designed to cover different expenses or the combined total of the mortgage and other expenses.
If I already have life insurance, is there any reason to purchase another policy?
During the past decade, life insurance costs have declined substantially. If you took out a life policy several years ago, you may be able to drastically lower the premium while maintaining the coverage level. However, this may require to you to change insurance companies. An in-depth review of the available coverage is recommended and our company offers this service at no charge.
What types of life insurance are available?
The two major categories of life insurance are term and whole life. Term policies provide only financial protection, while whole life policies are also investments.
Why do some insurers refer to term insurance as “temporary” insurance?
The reason some insurance companies use the word “temporary” is because term insurance only offers coverage for a fixed timeframe, referred to as the term, not during the entire lifetime of the insured. If the insured dies outside of the term, no benefit is paid.
Are there separate classifications of term insurance?
Yes, increasing term, increasable term
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