What Happens To My Life Insurance If I Am Diagnosed With A Terminal Illness?
Posted: May 30, 2019
In most cases, life insurance benefits are paid out after the insured dies and a claim, along with a certified copy of the death certificate, is filed with the insurance company. In cases of terminal illness, however, there may be an exception to this rule. If you have been diagnosed with such an illness, you may qualify for accelerated death benefits. What Are Accelerated Death...
How Will My Beneficiary Collect My Life Insurance Money?
Posted: May 23, 2019
When you purchase life insurance, you pay the premiums for years or decades, and your beneficiaries collect the benefits when you pass away. It is important to tell your beneficiaries about the policy so they file a claim with the insurance company after your death. How Are Death Benefits Collected? Life insurance benefits are typically paid out when the insured person has died and the...
What To Expect When You First Sign Up For Life Insurance
Posted: May 16, 2019
Buying life insurance for the first time can be a bit confusing, but our agency is available to help you through the process. Here we have outlined the steps you will need to take to purchase a life insurance policy. Learn the Lingo Half the battle is knowing the life insurance terminology. Use a good glossary to get a full understanding of terms such as:...
Your Guide to Insurance Needs Following a Divorce or Separation
Posted: January 17, 2014
Whether you are married or living with a partner, the process of ending a relationship can be extremely complicated. Many aspects of your life will be affected, including your insurance needs, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). “When discussing the financial aspects of a divorce or a break-up, insurance considerations should be a key component in ongoing and final decisions,” said Jeanne M. Salvatore, senior vice...
Do "Empty Nesters" Need Life Insurance?
Posted: August 13, 2013
Quite possibly. Here are 10 reasons to own life insurance after your kids have left home: To meet goals If your children are in college and/or not completely financially independent, life insurance can help “finish the job.” Although you may have saved enough for tuition, the kids’ living expenses (e.g., room and board, laundry, entertainment/activity costs, etc.) continue, but not Social Security benefit payments for...
