Life insurance policy types

Policy types

Before you start shopping for life insurance, read this section to get to know the unique features and benefits that come with each type of policy

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Whole life insurance financial benefits

While whole life insurance may not be right for all, there are financial planning benefits to purchasing this type of permanent or cash value policy.

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What you should know before buying a credit insurance policy

Because your financial life doesn't always go as planned, credit insurance can be a way to protect your finances.

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Understand the differences between AD&D and life insurance policies

An AD&D insurance policy is not a replacement for a standard life insurance policy, it but does offer a payout under certain conditions and can provide you with valuable coverage.

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3 benefits of permanent life insurance policies

While term insurance is extremely popular, there are good reasons to consider a permanent type of life insurance - including the potential for lifetime coverage.

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Survivorship life insurance definition and how it works

Survivorship life insurance offers a very different option in life insurance. Designed with very specific purposes in mind, you may want to see if this type of insurance is right for you.

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Guaranteed issue life insurance

This article gives quick facts about guaranteed issue life insurance, a policy you are guaranteed to be approved for, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages to this type of policy.

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