What is term life insurance?
Pays a death benefit if death occurs during a set term; usually no cash value.
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Life insurance FAQs
Term, whole, universal, beneficiaries.
What is whole life insurance?
Permanent life with death benefit and cash value.
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What is universal life?
Flexible permanent life with cash value.
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How much life insurance do I need?
People consider income, debts, and goals—an agent can walk through approaches; we cannot give a personalized amount here.
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What is a beneficiary?
Who receives the death benefit.
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Do I need a medical exam?
Sometimes; accelerated underwriting may skip exams.
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What is cash value?
Savings component of permanent life.
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Can I have more than one life policy?
Yes with insurable interest and underwriting approval.
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What is group life through work?
Employer coverage that may not continue when you leave.
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Is life insurance taxable?
Death benefits are often income-tax free under current federal rules, with exceptions—ask a tax professional.
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