What is Accidental Death Insurance?
Recently, the CDC announced that accident was now the #1 leading cause of death for Americans age 1-44.
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Most People Want a Financial Professional
Clearly, many consumers understand the value of reviewing their needs and potential solutions with the personalized assistance of an agent or advisor.
Read MoreParents of Gen Y Buy Term Life Insurance For College
Being able to use their core talents is essential to the Gen Y
Read MoreWhy Are Nicotine Users Charged Higher Life Insurance Premiums?
Over the course of many years, smokers will be at a higher risk for diseases like emphysema. However, there are other side effects of smoking to consider – such as higher life insurance premiums.
Read MoreChoosing the Right Type of Life Insurance
Choosing the right type of life insurance can be confusing, but it’s also an important decision. Here are some guidelines that can help you narrow down your best life insurance options. Consider term life insurance if… You need life insurance for a specific period of time. Term life insurance enables you to match the length of the term policy to the length of the need. For example, if you have young children and want to…
Read MoreWhy Purchase Permanent Life Insurance?
A permanent life policy provides lifelong insurance protection. The policy pays a death benefit if you die tomorrow or if you live to be a hundred. There is also a savings element that will grow on a tax-deferred basis and may become substantial over time. Because of the savings element, premiums are generally higher for permanent than for term insurance. However, the premium in a permanent policy remains the same, while term can go up…
Read MoreHow to Save Money on Life Insurance
Buying the wrong benefits for a low premium does not add up to savings There are ways to save money when buying life insurance, but they don’t always entail paying a lower premium immediately. As your top priority, look for a policy that meets your needs. Buying the wrong benefits for a low premium is a waste, not a saving. Beyond that, here are some ways to maximize your life insurance dollars. Before you buy…
Read MoreHow Is Life Insurance Sold?
You can buy life insurance either as an “individual” or as part of a “group” plan. Individual Policy When you buy an individual policy, you choose the company, the plan, and the benefits and features that are right for you and your family. You might be able to buy the policy from the same agent or company representative who sells you property and liability insurance for your home, auto or business. And although you won’t…
Read MoreHow Should I Choose a Life Insurance Agent?
When you’re considering buying life insurance, it’s important to choose an agent or broker who can help you. Buying life insurance can be complicated or confusing. The key to buying the right amount and the right type of policy at a good rate is a good agent or broker. You should choose one who: Understands your financial situation, including your attitudes about risk, your income and estate tax “brackets,” and your other financial assets and…
Read MoreHow Do I Pick a Life Insurance Company?
Roughly 1,000 life insurance companies sell life insurance in the U.S., but many are members of groups of companies and so aren’t really competitors with each other. Having separate companies enables a group to offer its products through separate distribution channels, to more efficiently meet the regulatory requirements of particular states, or to achieve other organizational goals. There are an estimated three hundred company groups. Moreover, not every group has a company licensed to operate…
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