Frequently Asked Questions About Life Insurance
Life Insurance Info provides a comprehensive overview of life insurance on the web, with topics about life insurance companies, types of life insurance, life insurance basics, and advanced life insurance topics. This page is an overview of frequently asked questions.
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Why do I need life insurance?
While many believe they do not need life insurance, consider the consequences on your family if you die prematurely. Life insurance is critical for the financial security of your family. Without coverage, in the event of your death, your loved ones may be severely impacted by the loss of your income. More…
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What types of insurance are available?
There are a variety of insurance types available, each with something different to offer. Visit Types of Life Insurance for a review of term, permanent, whole life, universal, variable, variable universal, and more.
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How much can I expect to pay for a policy?
The price of your premium is determined by a number of factors such as your health, medical history, age, and whether or not you smoke. Insurance companies classify your risk in a “rate class” system to arrive at the premium amount. More..
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What is the difference between permanent and term life policies?
There are a number of differences between term life insurance and permanent life insurance policies. The biggest difference is cost – term life insurance policies are much less expense than permanent because they only cover a specific period of time. Permanent policies, on the other hand, have higher premiums because they are spread over the entire life of the policy. More…
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Is there a way to evaluate a life insurance company?
Evaluating life insurance companies is one of the most important things you can do as an insurance consumer. There are a variety of reliable rating systems available online that assess the financial “health” of life insurance companies to arrive at a score. Learn more about the rating system.
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How should I choose a life insurance agent?
Even though you can conduct your life insurance research online, life insurance agents still provide a valuable service. An agent’s professional experience in life insurance planning allows them to make recommendations about the policy that is going to best fit your needs. Learn more about finding the right agent.
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What is a broker?
A life insurance broker is an intermediary that researches the right coverage for you from a variety of insurance companies. Brokers have a great deal of knowledge about the industry and have extensive experience with a number of insurance carriers. More…
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Do I need to purchase life insurance for my child?
This is a hot topic of discussion, with some in favor of a children’s policy and others discounting it as unnecessary. Learn more about the child policy debate. (link to child life insurance page)
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Can you explain the sections of a life insurance policy?
A life insurance policy is a legal contract between you and the life insurance company. Like most legal documents, there is a lot of confusing information to sort through. Review the Life Insurance Policy page to learn more.
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