Your Insurance Agent: A Resource During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Posted: April 17, 2020
We are living through a time of great change, but thankfully, your local insurance agent is a resource for you. Insurance Policy Questions Your local agent, and the insurance companies in the USA, are here to help you through this challenging time. If you have financial concerns due to a furlough, lay-off, or your small business is closed with cash flow at a standstill, our...
Should I Invest In A Fixed Annuity?
Posted: March 22, 2020
Individuals who are semi-retired, about to retire, or already retired may choose fixed annuities to help stabilize their income from investments. Fixed annuities are insurance contracts. They offer the person who owns the annuity a set amount of income at regular intervals up to a specified point in time or a specified event, such as the annuity owner’s death. Investing in fixed annuities has both...
How Long Will My Life Insurance Application Take?
Posted: March 7, 2020
Applying for life insurance may seem like a daunting process, but knowing what to expect can make it simpler and easier for you. Depending on a variety of factors, the underwriting approval process can take anywhere from a few days to a few months or longer. The following are the basic steps you can expect with a life insurance application process. Gather Up The Necessary...
Can I Designate Someone Other Than A Family Member As My Beneficiary?
Posted: February 22, 2020
Although many people name family members as beneficiaries on their life insurance policies, it is certainly not a requirement. There are almost no rules restricting who you can choose, and you can change your beneficiary at any time (for example, after a divorce). The only universal restriction for life insurance beneficiaries is age. You cannot name a minor as your beneficiary. To provide a person...
Understanding The Main Life Insurance Classifications
Posted: February 7, 2020
Life insurance companies use a system of classification to determine an individual’s state of health, based on a series of factors pertaining to that person. Your classification can affect how much life insurance coverage you can get at each price point. Healthy people get more favorable classifications and lower rates. If you have health issues, that will be reflected in your life insurance premiums. The...
