My mother is 72-years-old and has an old $1 million life insurance policy. She no longer has a need for this policy and she can’t afford the premium payments anyway. She has enough problems paying for her care at home, and her life savings is rapidly depleting. Her insurance company has offered her very little if she were to cash in her policy. Does she have any other options? There are always options. One of them would be for you and your siblings to pay the premiums. If you’re going to get the money after your mother’s death, then this may be a good idea. But if that’s not feasible, then having your mother drop her policy or cash it in is probably the worst thing to do. Life insurance...
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on August 30 unveiled a mega merger plan for public sector banks (PSBs), amalgamating 10 banks into four. While the initiative is aimed at having fewer but stronger banks, this will impact the insurance joint ventures of the merger candidates. Also, there may be some uncertainty for policyholders. Will their policy hold if the insurance provider is a part of a bank that is getting merged with another? As per rules of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), an entity or institution can promote only one insurance company in the life or non-life sector. Once the banks merge, some will have two life insurers within the group which...
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Whenever the conversation surrounding whole life insurance arises, one of the most common question asked is where the best whole life insurance policy can be found. In truth, this is a fair question as we all want sufficient coverage without paying more than necessary. Therefore, we have some information for you today regarding where to look, what to look for, and some overall important information on the topic of life insurance . Who Needs Whole Life Insurance? Perhaps this is the best place to start as this could decide whether or not the rest of the information applies to you. We hear all the time about whole life insurance and everything related, but just who does need it? Ultimately...
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Most people who buy life insurance do so with the aim of providing financial resources for loved ones after they die. But if you don't read and understand your policy, your loved ones may end up with less financial security than they need. A life insurance policy is a contract with an insurance company in which you pay premiums in exchange for a lump-sum amount of money after you die. The money, also called a death benefit, goes to your beneficiary, a person or entity that you designate to receive it. Even if your insurance agent explained your coverage, it's important to read your policy to make sure you have what you think you have, says Tony Steuer, an insurance literacy advocate and...
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Divorce can be an emotionally and financially challenging life event. In the face of the many possible adjustments divorce entails, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked. Here’s a look at each type of coverage: If there is a change in auto ownership, you may need to obtain car insurance coverage to coincide with that change. You also may want to think about removing your former spouse from a policy to protect yourself against potential liability and ensure that his or her name does not appear on any claim check. Don’t forget to notify the insurance company of any address change. A divorce may mean a new place of residence for one or both spouses. Consider...
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What is the Life Insurance Medical Exam A Life Insurance Medical Exam is a requirement by the insurance carrier in order to review your medical history and assess what your overall health and life expectancy is. This gives the life insurance carrier an idea of how much risk they may be taking by insuring you. Life Insurance premiums are tied to rate classes, which are based on risk. When the insurer views you as healthy and low risk, you receive lower premiums than someone with average health. The life insurance medical exam is usually performed by a qualified nurse and they are done in the comfort of your home. Their is no cost to the insured for the life insurance medical exam. Two...
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Buying life insurance is an involved process, and chances are, once you’ve signed the dotted line, you know what you’re getting into. But if you have your policy in your hands and still have questions, you might need help deciphering what you’ve just purchased. This article helps to give you a starting place; it is not a replacement for professional financial advice on life insurance choices. Your life insurance policy is a binding document, and, as such, it has a lot of legalese, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. Each carrier’s policies will look a little different, so if your policy isn’t in this exact order, that’s okay. In general, there are three key parts of your life insurance...
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It turns pennies into dollars and delivers the money exactly when it’s needed. You won’t be able to find another product that does that. Watch the video below to learn how life insurance works. When you die, the proceeds from your life insurance policy can take care of those who depend on you financially. A life insurance policy is a legal contract. You pay the life insurance company. In return, the insurance company promises to give money (called the death benefit) to one or more beneficiaries you pick. (See our Life Insurance 101 page for a more in-depth explanation.) In addition to the death benefit, life insurance can provide: Peace of mind – When you die, your family will be...
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How do I trace old life insurance policies? My father recently passed away. I have two life insurance policies that he paid for, and I am the beneficiary. I am unable to locate either company and assume they were bought or they merged with other companies. How do I track these down? Thank you for any assistance you may offer. You’re facing a common dilemma. At least you have his policies. See if he still is being charged a premium for either policy. The billing notice usually lists the company name. If these life insurance policies are paid up, there wouldn’t be any additional billing notices, but there would be an annual statement that should still be coming. If you can locate that, you...
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How to cash out your life insurance policy We value our editorial independence, basing our comparison results, content and reviews on objective analysis without bias. But we may receive compensation when you click links on our site. Learn more about how we make money from our partners. If you’re tight on cash or simply don’t need as much coverage, we explore how to get access to your funds early. Whole and universal life insurance provide lifelong coverage and can be more expensive than term life insurance. But these permanent life insurance policies come with the benefit of growing in cash value over time. If you can’t afford life insurance or no longer need it, we help you explore ways to...
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