Life Insurance – Money Saving Top Tips
 by: Michael Challiner

More and more people are buying life insurance online and the numbers seem to be doubling every two years. The reasons are clear. Prices are lower on the Internet and life insurance is fundamentally a simple insurance product.

Despite the underlying simplicity of life insurance, most web sites channel their online clients through a telephone based help and advice service manned by experienced personnel. They represent your safety net so if a little technical knowledge is called for, help is at hand.

But it’s always a good idea to have a few Top Tips in your back pocket when you’re shopping online for life insurance. They’ll help you ask the right questions and find the best policy.

1. Always have your Life Insurance policy “Written in Trust”.

This means that in the event of a claim, the money goes directly and immediately to the person(s) you nominate when you first take the policy out. It also avoids all possibility of your estate having to pay Inheritance Tax on the proceeds of your policy and that could represent a 40% tax saving !

All you have to do is tell the online brokerage organising your policy that you want your policy “Written in Trust” and the names of the people who the life insurance company pay in the event of a claim. They will then sort it all out for you. The extra good news is that this service is invariably free of charge. So it’s a win win situation and there aren’t many of those around these days !

2. In the early years a Reviewable Life Insurance Policy will be cheaper but a Guaranteed Policy will work out a better buy in the longer term.

With a “Guaranteed Policy” the insurance company guarantees never to increase your policy’s premium.

With a “Reviewable Policy” you agree that your insurance company can review the cost of your policy at regular intervals. But don’t be kidded – in our experience a “review” is just another word for a price increase. After all, who’s ever heard of an insurance company passing up a chance to charge you more! The review intervals are usually between 2 to 5 years but this does vary between insurance companies. You will find the details of the review intervals on the documents sent to you before you accept the insurance – these are called The Key Features Documents.

So, comparing otherwise like for like policies, in the early years the premiums for a “Reviewable Policy” will undoubtedly be lower than the premiums for a “Guaranteed Policy”. Thereafter, the premiums for a Reviewable Policy increase eventually catching up with and overtaking, the premium for a “Guaranteed Policy”.

In our experience, you can expect the monthly premiums for a Reviewable Policy to exceed those of a Guaranteed policy in about 7 to 10 years and then within the following 10 years, more than double again. If your budget is currently tight then by all means choose a Reviewable Policy – after all your salary may increase in coming years and ease the strain. On the other hand, if the premiums for a Guaranteed Policy are affordable, we think they represent your best buy.

A footnote. Many insurance companies have stopped offering “Guaranteed” rates for standalone critical illness insurance policies. This because they have experienced much higher claim rates than they initially expected. However, you may still find a Guaranteed life insurance policy that also provides critical illness cover. As we have explained, “Guaranteed” rates are especially good value and if you can get a quote for a Guaranteed life policy that includes critical illness cover, you may have a real bargain.

3. Thinking about a Joint Life Insurance Policy?

A Joint Life Insurance policy is usually written on a first death basis. This means that the policy will pay out on the death of the first policyholder, subject to the policy being in force at the time. This leaves the second person uninsured and older. Older people can struggle to get life insurance at an affordable premium, so rather than a Joint Policy consider taking out separate policies now. Overall it will work out a little dearer – but you get twice the cover and double the peace of mind.

4. Taking out a Life Insurance Policy? Now would be an ideal time to include Critical Illness cover.

Are you likely to need Critical Illness Insurance in the future? Yes? Then consider adding it now to the life insurance policy you’re arranging. Why? There are three reasons.

Firstly, a Life Insurance policy combined with Critical Illness cover will work out significantly cheaper than buying two separate policies. Secondly, as we have already explained in the footnote to Tip 2, you may be able to buy a combined Life and Critical Illness policy with a guaranteed premium. That could be a real bargain. Finally, premiums for critical illness cover increase rapidly as you get older – so the sooner you take it out, the cheaper it will be.

5. Don’t confuse Terminal Illness cover with Critical Illness cover.

There’s world of difference between Terminal Illness and Critical Illness cover so it’s important to understand the difference.

Terminal Illness cover pays out the insured lump sum if a Medical Doctor diagnoses you with an illness from which the Doctor expects you to die within 12 months. Most good life policies automatically include Terminal Illness cover at no extra cost. It’s basically an early, and welcome policy payout.

A Critical Illness policy pays out the insured lump sum if you are diagnosed with one of a wide range chronic illness and there is no life expectancy criteria. Indeed, with many of the insured illnesses you could expect to survive for many years. For example: certain cancers, heart disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, loss of speech, sight or hearing, onset of Parkinsons or Alzheimers disease, third degree burns etc. Say you were an engineer aged 40 and you lost your sight. A Critical Illness policy would pay out immediately and that money could well be vital in helping you and your family through many difficult financial years ahead. If you just had Terminal Illness cover there’d be no chance of a payout.

So as you can see, Critical Illness cover is far more comprehensive than simple Terminal Illness cover and for that reason critical illness cover always costs you extra.

About The Author

Michael Challiner has 15 years experience in financial services marketing at senior level, the last 5 of which specialised in online marketing. Prior to that he spent 15 years in advertising with two of the world’s top advertising agencies, J Walter Thompson and Saatchi & Saatchi. Tel. ++ 1477 535920 http://www.express-life-insurance.co.uk

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Citigroup Inc's (C.N) spinoff of its life insurance unit, Primerica Inc (PRI.N) saw its shares gain more than a third in its debut on optimism that the life insurer will benefit from a rebounding economy.

The IPO's reception was also the latest glimmer of positive news for the third-largest U.S. bank, which was forced to seek various government rescues in 2008 and 2009. Citi shares closed up 3.2 percent at $4.18.

The first day rally followed investor interest that led underwriters to raise the size of the offering by 19 percent to 21.36 million shares. The shares were priced at $15 each, above the expected range of $12 to $14.

But the IPO still sold at a price-to-book value discount to Ameriprise Financial (AMP.N), MetLife (MET.N) and Prudential Financial (PRU.N), which it identified in its prospectus as competitors, said IPOdesktop.com President Francis Gaskins.

The relatively low valuation, plus signs of confidence in a gradually rebounding economy, both contributed to the share's gains, analysts said.

“Life insurance has been hammered by the recession like everything else has, but there has been an uptick over the past year in applications for issuance of traditional bread-and-butter life insurance,” said Clark Troy, a senior analyst at Aite Group LLC. “Insurers have been looking to bulk up their sales forces, and Primerica has one.”

The Dow Jones U.S. Life Insurance index has more than quadrupled since March 2009 (.DJUSIL).

Primerica shares rose much as 35 percent above their initial public offering price. They opened at $19.15 and rose as high as $20.20 Thursday afternoon.

The shares closed up 31 percent, at $19.65, on the New York Stock Exchange.

DIVIDING THE SPOILS

Citi, which accepted $45 billion worth of U.S. government bailout funds, is seeking to divest assets that are not part of its core banking business.

The bank tried to sell Primerica last year, but failed to find a buyer willing to pay a high enough price. Citi has taken nearly $1 billion in dividends out of the company since 2007 and will take another $622 million before the end of the IPO process.

Citi will take all of the proceeds from the offering and most of Primerica's existing accounts. Primerica will keep its new policies.

Primerica said in its prospectus that it would enter into co-insurance agreements with three affiliates of Citi. Those affiliates would take 80 to 90 percent of the risks and rewards of the term life insurance policies Primerica held at the end of 2009.

Despite Citi's retention of most accounts, Primerica is gaining more autonomy over its strategy, analysts said.

“This will give an opportunity for Primerica management to step out of the shadow of the larger organization and assert itself,” Troy said.

With a door-to-door sales force of independent contractors topping 100,000, Primerica sells life insurance to households earning between $30,000 and $100,000 annually.

Co-Chief Executives John Addison and Rick Williams told CNBC they planned to add sales people.

“We're going to be a smaller, faster-growing company going forward,” Williams said. “When we grow the sales force, the underlying sales grow.”

Citi was the sole bookrunner on the IPO. If the company and other underwriters purchase their full overallotment of 3.2 million shares, Citi's stake in Primerica will be reduced to 39 percent.

ANOTHER STEP FOR CITI'S SELL-OFF

Cutting troubled assets has been a major goal of Citi's restructuring. The IPO and a private deal with Warburg Pincus LLC (WP.UL) should reduce Citi's GAAP assets by about $5 billion during the second quarter, the bank said in a statement.

Michael Holland, chairman of Holland & Co in New York, said that Primerica's offering was a good sign for Citi, “but I wouldn't overstate the significance. It's something they had to do and they did it well.”

Holland said the offering could provide some momentum for banks trying to rid themselves of non-core assets. The Primerica offering is a good way to “go out there and test the marketplace,” he said.

The life insurance portion of Primerica was founded in 1977, but the company has roots in American Can Co, a food packaging business. It became part of Citigroup in the 1980s.

(Reporting by Clare Baldwin and Maria Aspan; Editing by Maureen Bavdek, Richard Chang and Leslie Gevirtz)

Life Insurance – Money Saving Top Tips
 by: Michael Challiner

More and more people are buying life insurance online and the numbers seem to be doubling every two years. The reasons are clear. Prices are lower on the Internet and life insurance is fundamentally a simple insurance product.

Despite the underlying simplicity of life insurance, most web sites channel their online clients through a telephone based help and advice service manned by experienced personnel. They represent your safety net so if a little technical knowledge is called for, help is at hand.

But it’s always a good idea to have a few Top Tips in your back pocket when you’re shopping online for life insurance. They’ll help you ask the right questions and find the best policy.

1. Always have your Life Insurance policy “Written in Trust”.

This means that in the event of a claim, the money goes directly and immediately to the person(s) you nominate when you first take the policy out. It also avoids all possibility of your estate having to pay Inheritance Tax on the proceeds of your policy and that could represent a 40% tax saving !

All you have to do is tell the online brokerage organising your policy that you want your policy “Written in Trust” and the names of the people who the life insurance company pay in the event of a claim. They will then sort it all out for you. The extra good news is that this service is invariably free of charge. So it’s a win win situation and there aren’t many of those around these days !

2. In the early years a Reviewable Life Insurance Policy will be cheaper but a Guaranteed Policy will work out a better buy in the longer term.

With a “Guaranteed Policy” the insurance company guarantees never to increase your policy’s premium.

With a “Reviewable Policy” you agree that your insurance company can review the cost of your policy at regular intervals. But don’t be kidded – in our experience a “review” is just another word for a price increase. After all, who’s ever heard of an insurance company passing up a chance to charge you more! The review intervals are usually between 2 to 5 years but this does vary between insurance companies. You will find the details of the review intervals on the documents sent to you before you accept the insurance – these are called The Key Features Documents.

So, comparing otherwise like for like policies, in the early years the premiums for a “Reviewable Policy” will undoubtedly be lower than the premiums for a “Guaranteed Policy”. Thereafter, the premiums for a Reviewable Policy increase eventually catching up with and overtaking, the premium for a “Guaranteed Policy”.

In our experience, you can expect the monthly premiums for a Reviewable Policy to exceed those of a Guaranteed policy in about 7 to 10 years and then within the following 10 years, more than double again. If your budget is currently tight then by all means choose a Reviewable Policy – after all your salary may increase in coming years and ease the strain. On the other hand, if the premiums for a Guaranteed Policy are affordable, we think they represent your best buy.

A footnote. Many insurance companies have stopped offering “Guaranteed” rates for standalone critical illness insurance policies. This because they have experienced much higher claim rates than they initially expected. However, you may still find a Guaranteed life insurance policy that also provides critical illness cover. As we have explained, “Guaranteed” rates are especially good value and if you can get a quote for a Guaranteed life policy that includes critical illness cover, you may have a real bargain.

3. Thinking about a Joint Life Insurance Policy?

A Joint Life Insurance policy is usually written on a first death basis. This means that the policy will pay out on the death of the first policyholder, subject to the policy being in force at the time. This leaves the second person uninsured and older. Older people can struggle to get life insurance at an affordable premium, so rather than a Joint Policy consider taking out separate policies now. Overall it will work out a little dearer – but you get twice the cover and double the peace of mind.

4. Taking out a Life Insurance Policy? Now would be an ideal time to include Critical Illness cover.

Are you likely to need Critical Illness Insurance in the future? Yes? Then consider adding it now to the life insurance policy you’re arranging. Why? There are three reasons.

Firstly, a Life Insurance policy combined with Critical Illness cover will work out significantly cheaper than buying two separate policies. Secondly, as we have already explained in the footnote to Tip 2, you may be able to buy a combined Life and Critical Illness policy with a guaranteed premium. That could be a real bargain. Finally, premiums for critical illness cover increase rapidly as you get older – so the sooner you take it out, the cheaper it will be.

5. Don’t confuse Terminal Illness cover with Critical Illness cover.

There’s world of difference between Terminal Illness and Critical Illness cover so it’s important to understand the difference.

Terminal Illness cover pays out the insured lump sum if a Medical Doctor diagnoses you with an illness from which the Doctor expects you to die within 12 months. Most good life policies automatically include Terminal Illness cover at no extra cost. It’s basically an early, and welcome policy payout.

A Critical Illness policy pays out the insured lump sum if you are diagnosed with one of a wide range chronic illness and there is no life expectancy criteria. Indeed, with many of the insured illnesses you could expect to survive for many years. For example: certain cancers, heart disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, loss of speech, sight or hearing, onset of Parkinsons or Alzheimers disease, third degree burns etc. Say you were an engineer aged 40 and you lost your sight. A Critical Illness policy would pay out immediately and that money could well be vital in helping you and your family through many difficult financial years ahead. If you just had Terminal Illness cover there’d be no chance of a payout.

So as you can see, Critical Illness cover is far more comprehensive than simple Terminal Illness cover and for that reason critical illness cover always costs you extra.

About The Author

Michael Challiner has 15 years experience in financial services marketing at senior level, the last 5 of which specialised in online marketing. Prior to that he spent 15 years in advertising with two of the world’s top advertising agencies, J Walter Thompson and Saatchi & Saatchi. Tel. ++ 1477 535920 http://www.express-life-insurance.co.uk

A Guide To Getting The Cheapest Life Insurance

Getting the Cheapest Life Insurance is not so hard. There are so many different types of Life insurance so choose the right type and you will not go far wrong. There are whole of life polices, term plans, with-profits endowment policies and even saving schemes for kids. How do you get the cheapest life insurance possible?

There are a number of variations of term life insurance with each offering a variety of benefits.

Life Assurance is an insurance that guarantees that a specific sum of money will be paid to a designated beneficiary upon the death of the insured policy holder or to the insured if he or she lives beyond a certain age. This is also know as Whole of Life insurance cover and is the most expensive type, so you might want to avoid it if you want the cheapest life insurance.

Term life insurance is the cheapest form of life cover. It simply pays out a fixed sum should the insured person die during the set period that the plan runs for. There is no financial return at the end.

Term plans are especially beneficial for young people with dependents which is handy as they normally have a great deal of outgoings and would need the cheapest life insurance that they can get.

There is a variation of this plan called Decreasing Term Life Insurance. The benefit amount reduces by a fixed amount each year, decreasing to nil at the end of the term. This is even cheaper than the usual “Level” term assurance plan but is usually only used with a loan. It is calculated to always be just enough to pay off the loan if the borrower dies.

With so many different insurance companies to choose from, it can be difficult to know which policies are best. Do not be persuaded into going for cash value insurance because it is more expensive and offers a poor return, usually. Choose term assurance and invest the difference elsewhere. Saving money on premiums certainly helps, and setting that money aside and investing it helps to obtain the cheapest life insurance.

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For many of us, term life insurance makes the most sense out of all types of policies. What is term life insurance? Simply put, it’s a policy that exists for a predetermined amount of time. You can choose from 5, 10, 15, 20, or 30 year terms. When the term expires, so does your coverage. In order to compare term life insurance rates correctly, you need to be aware of the following factors.

1) Payment scheduling. There are two types of term life insurance policies as they relate to paying your dues. The traditional type raises your rates as you get deeper into the policy and as you age. Then there’s level term coverage. With this type, you pay the same amount every month no matter how old you get or how close to expiration your policy comes to. Each type has it’s own benefits and negatives so make sure to talk to an experienced agent who can clearly explain your options here.

2) Length of term. Usually, the longer the term is, the less you pay for your policy. Even though this is usually the case, it may not make the most financial sense for you to choose the longest term. Your payout and monthly budget play a big role in determining what length of term to choose.

3) Go online. There are so many great websites online that will allow you to shop through literally hundreds of different insurance companies and policies. You will save yourself a lot of time by going online and you will ensure that you exhaust all of your options and find the best rates possible.

To get more information on getting the lowest rates on term life insurance, visit www.affordableinsuranceoptionsonline.com

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Life is unpredictable. There are so many things that are out of our control and try as we might we can never decide the outcome. Therefore the best thing in life that we can do is to prepare ourselves for any eventuality that may occur. The most common and uncontrollable event in life is death. No one knows where and when it can happen and that is why perhaps a lot of people dread the moment. There are those however who know that death is an eventuality and not only prepare all their lives for this but do so in a structured manner. One of the most common ways one can prepare for death is by buying a life insurance policy for your self or your loved ones.

If you are the earning member of the family and if they are dependent on your earnings taking a life insurance policy will offer them the financial benefit that they would so require.

Buying a life insurance policy today is a very easy task. What is difficult is choosing the right life insurance that best suits your need and pocket.

There are several insurance agencies that offer a wide variety of insurance policies. There is life insurance that basically covers you for death. There are term life insurance policies that usually last for a specified period which is usually 10 to 25 years. This period is determined by the length time you actually pay the premium. After that the policy lapses and no insurance can be claimed for any eventuality that occurs thereafter.

You also have life insurance policies that are tied to medical insurance policies and accident policies.

The actual life insurance policies are determined and specific to the individual.

When a person decides on taking a life insurance policy there are basically two things he must note. One, what is his requirement? This would mean he would have to first see why he needs a life insurance policy. While everyone can take a life insurance policy to protect themselves and their families financially, there are some cases in which taking a life insurance policy cannot be compromised. Some of these cases could be if the person is in potential danger of death due to the nature of his work, if frequently traveling within dangerous territory, if his family has a history of life threatening diseases etc. What is clear is that some people must simply take a life insurance policy no matter what.

The second factor to consider when taking a life insurance policy is the premiums to be paid. Premiums are the cost of owning a policy. These are paid by the person to the insurance company as a kind of charge for obtaining the life insurance policy when required.

While we now know that taking a life insurance policy is very important it is the costs of buying one that deters many people. While we hope that we would not need to use the money from the life insurance policy ( which would mean in event of death) it requires a certain amount of discipline and foresight to take a life insurance policy. Premiums would have to be paid either monthly or annually and this would entail a certain amount of budgeting. As we don’t see the benefits of this money in the present, it is very easy for a person to decide not to continue with the premiums and give up the life insurance policy. This could however be the worst thing to do.

Is there any way then that we can get a cheap life insurance policy, if at all it exists? The good news is yes! A cheap life insurance policy does exist and it can be taken by anyone.

To get a cheap life insurance policy we have to come back to our requirements. What is the amount of life insurance that you need? While the life insurance companies can offer huge amounts, you may not need them. It is not the amount of the policy only that you have to keep in mind but also the premiums. The premiums you pay depend on the policy amount and this is why you must choose a policy amount that requires you to pay a premium that you can afford.

Usually quite a few life insurance policies come with add-ons like loss of income benefit, medical benefit, waiver of premium benefits etc. When you are choosing your life insurance policy you can decide how much of these you really require. If you already get social security cover or medical cover through your employer you can do without adding these to your personal life insurance policy.

Apart from the above what you need to do in order to get a cheap life insurance policy is research the and find out the various insurance companies that offer good life insurance policies and do a study. Read the fine print and get all the information you need to make the best decision.

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Life Insurance Basics You Should Know

It is important to understand some life insurance basics before committing to a particular policy. We work hard to take care of our families and our goal is to protect those who depend on us. But, unfortunately, many of us are unaware of how significant life insurance could be in the future well being of those we love.

Not all life insurance is created equal, and it is necessary to know your goals and to have a basic understanding of the options available so you can make the best choice possible.

1.Wants vs needs. When deciding how much or what type of life insurance to buy, a common strategy is to buy based on “needs”. While it is important to condsider the needs of the dependents left behind, basing your purchase on needs is limiting. If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, how much life insurance would you want? I’m confident you would answer, “As much as I can get.” This stems from the desire to insure for the total value of your life instead of just meeting the basic needs of your loved ones. When we insure our homes and cars, we don’t insure for half the value because that would meet our needs. We insure for the maximum value because that is what we want. We want to replace the total value of the life lost. Keep this in mind when making life insurance decisions and make your choice based on wants rather than needs alone.

2.Know the terms. When shopping for life insurance, you will encounter a unique language with jargon that can often be confusing. Taking a little time to understand the terms will help you make a more informed and educated decision.

Perhaps the most important distinction you will need to know is the difference between term life and whole life insurance.

Term Life Insurance: Basically, as implied by the title ‘term life insurance’, you are covered for a limited period of time, specified by the policy. If you die with the policy in place, the insurance company will pay the agreed upon amount to your beneficiaries. However, if you live beyond the deadline, the term will expire and the coverage will cease. Term insurance is a popular choice because premiums are cheaper than with other options, at least in the beginning. However, it is important to remember that since premiums are based on age and health, insurance cos
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ts will increase when it comes time to renew or purchase new coverage. If you are young and healthy, your premium may be quite low, making term insurance attractive. At an average 1% pay claim, companies are able to keep rates reasonable because they know that the term will likely expire before a payout is required. Term life insurance provides no living benefits to the policyholder and is only paid upon death. We often call it “death” insurance.

Whole Life Insurance: Also known as cash value insurance or permanent insurance, this type combines the death benefit with an investment component so that you are able to build up cash value for your entire life. Basically, the policy outlines a fixed amount that is to be paid upon your death, but part of the premium is also invested by the company providing a cash value. The policy owner can borrow against the cash value without being taxed. Although whole life insurance premiums are higher, there is no renewal period and the premiums will never increase regardless of age or health issues. The coverage is in effect for your entire life rather than just a specified period of time. In contrast to term insurance, which has an approximate 1% pay claim, whole life insurance is guaranteed to be paid out since it does not expire. And, since it has living benefits, the policy holder can enjoy all of their investment while they are still alive.

3.Seek expert advice. Since life insurance can be complicated and confusing, it is important that you consult with an expert or insurance agent that is willing to spend some time explaining the various options. Make sure that your representative understands your goals and clearly outlines the provisions of each policy. Remember that most insurance agents are paid according to their sales, so you need to be careful that you are not pressured into a decision that you do not feel comfortable making. Find someone who will outline all the details and thoroughly explain all the conditions and provisions of the policy.

4.Shop around. There are many different policies available, and choosing the one that is best for your situation will depend on your needs and goals. Also, the cost differences between companies will vary, even for the exact same coverage. Taking the time to gather several quotes could save you a lot of money. Most insurance agents will try to find you the best deal possible, but this is not always guaranteed, so it is important to make sure that they work on your behalf to secure the best coverage and premiums possible.

Knowing life insurance basics and following a few simple tips will help you find the coverage you want so you can relax, knowing that you have taken every step possible to provide for and protect your family.It is important to understand some life insurance basics before committing to a particular policy. We work hard to take care of our families and our goal is to protect those who depend on us. But, unfortunately, many of us are unaware of how significant life insurance could be in the future well being of those we love.

By: Bern Buen

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I hope you’ve been enjoying my posts lately. I thought I might do something different today and rustle up a few bits of info from around the WWW. These are some of the news items and blog posts that have been popular over the last few weeks. Leave me your thoughts.

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Do you really need term insurance? There are other options, so, is term life insurance for you? Some people are convinced there are no other choices. Ever consider why this type of life insurance is so favored? Let us take a look at some of the most popular term policies and see whether or not they would fit your unique situation.

5 Year Term

Why would one buy a 5 year term policy? If you have a short term need for life insurance this policy may be exactly what you are seeking. You have some outstanding debt that a close friend or relative helped you get by signing on the dotted line with you. This person had guaranteed repayment of this loan. You don’t want to die and leave your friend holding the bag. The thoughtful thing to do would be to buy a life insurance policy to pay off the debt in case you should die before paying it off yourself. The 5 year term insurance policy may be ideal for this. This policy is very inexpensive, it has a level death benefit as well as a level premium.

10 Year Term

Sometimes people buy this policy because of its low cost even though this is not exactly what they feel they need. This is a short term fix for a need that may be long term. A family with young children may need a 20 year or a 25 year term policy to protect the family through to the end of the college years but because of cost they use the 10 year term policy until they can afford the more costly policies.

In some cases, on the other hand, the 10 year policy fits. Your only child is age 15 and you want to be certain s/he graduates college even if you are not here. The 10 year term policy may be ideal.

15 Year Term

You youngest child is age 10. You will feel more relaxed if you own a 15 year term policy which would provide sufficient income to take care of the family until the last child graduates. This policy is also quite inexpensive. Premiums and face amount are level for the duration.

20 Year Term

Perhaps the most popular term insurance policy is the 20 year term life insurance policy. People tend to buy this policy when planning to get married or is they are recently married. When a child is born that is a good time to buy a 20 year term policy. If you own a business you may want to use this type of policy for key employee life insurance. You could use it also to fund a buy sell agreement for a partnership or corporation.

25 Or 30 Year Term

One would purchase any of these policy instead on any of the above if you anticipate a need for life insurance for a longer period of time. Think about it, we normally anticipate a need for a newlywed couple to be for a 20 year duration. This couple may not want to have a child until after 5 years. You may therefore need a 25 or 30 year policy to protect that child through age 25. What of other additions to the family later on and what if you cant qualify for the life insurance you need when you get there.

You see if you buy a 25 or 30 year term policy from the outset then all is taken care of. It is important to note that the purchase of term insurance from the better life insurance companies allows you the opportunity to convert to permanent life insurance at a later date.

Once you determine how much life insurance you need you may find that term insurance would be ideal for you if it is even just for a temporary period of time.

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For more than 40 years Donald has been known for his extensive knowledge of the life insurance business. He has represented some of the largest and most admired life insurance companies in the United States as well as Canada. His advice is invaluable.

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Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…

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